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  1. Ruth Gil

    I've Habituated, Not Surrendered — I No Longer Monitor My Tinnitus or Think About It

    My 3 year anniversary is near and the tinnitus isn't gone (but it is extremely mild). I've habituated. Tinnitus is just not a part of my day-to-day life anymore. I do still take care of my ears by avoiding loud sounds like the plague and I haven't worn headphones in years. I went from...
  2. Ruth Gil

    Quarantine Has Dehabituated Me :( Anxiety and Helplessness Have Come Back

    I was very much habituated to the point where I had no emotional reaction to my tinnitus, but with the quarantine and feeling isolated the anxiety and hopelessness have come back. I know everyone is having a hard time with the pandemic situation, but I feel like people with tinnitus are having a...
  3. Ruth Gil

    Tinnitus Fading Gradually... Sinusitis Is a b!t©h

    My tinnitus is most likely caused by ETD from my sinusitis/allergic rhinitis. After almost 3 months of incessant bilateral multitonal ringing I can finally say I'm making some significant improvement. I have/had a HUGE allergy plus my ears sometimes feel clogged and they make a clicking sound...
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    Is There Anything I Can Take for My Sinusitis/Allergic Rhinitis That Won't Make Things Worse?

    English is 2nd language. I developed a mild case of tinnitus on August 12th, I went to the ENT and turns out I have a huge allergy, she told me that since my sinuses where so congested, that was likely causing my ears to ring/be blocked. I recently was on Montelukast (Singulair) and still am...
  5. Ruth Gil

    High Pitch Noise Completely Stops with Jaw Movement

    I noticed that my high pitched screeching noise COMPLETELY goes away when I press my tragus against my ear canal and move my jaw to the right. What could this mean?
  6. Ruth Gil

    What Are the Chances of Untreated Sinus-Induced Tinnitus Going Away?

    So my tests came back yesterday and turns out my allergic rhinitis/sinusitis are most likely the cause of my mild ringing. So if my tinnitus is indeed due to those conditions does that mean that it should go away once my sinus problems are treated? I've read that sinus related tinnitus clears...
  7. Ruth Gil

    Starting to Think My Tinnitus Wasn't Really Caused by My Earbuds...

    Dislaimer: English is not my native language. I'm 16 and the feeling of guilt is something that I've struggled a lot with alongside the feeling of disappointment for knowing that metal concerts wouldn't be amongst my plans any time soon. But lately I've been considering that MAYBE it wasn't an...
  8. Ruth Gil

    I'm Devastated, Please Someone Understand Me

    Hey. I'm 16. I got tinnitus on August 12th. It has been an actual roller coaster of emotions. I was doing a lot better but today something broke my heart. Today I woke up with no hyperacusis so I wasn't wearing my earplugs to school. Everything was fine. Not too noisy. Not uncomfortable...
  9. Ruth Gil

    Small Garage Band Outdoor Concert at Pub — How Big Is the Risk of Tinnitus Worsening?

    Not a native English speaker, so I apologize in advance. I'm 16 and I got mild tinnitus and hyperacusis three days ago from using my earbuds a lot. It particularly bothers me when I go to bed. My boyfriend wants me to go with him to two outdoor concerts next month. I was wondering how big...