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  1. MikeA

    Experiences with Return to Playing Music in a Band

    I want to share my experiences over the past year+ playing music with old bandmates. I've been meaning to do this given the abundance of musicians here. I've had T for 20+ years. Too many AC/DC concerts and the like. T spiked a bit 3 years ago and is now about a 3-4 on 1-10 in my best...
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    Noisy Weekend w/ Travel & Music: No Worse for Wear

    I'd rank my T as mild-moderate; about 3-4 on 1-10 scale. Just finished up a busy weekend. 800 miles of mostly inter-state highways. Jammed with old friends for ~5 hours. Then saw other friends, who back in the 80s had record deals and videos on MTV, etc, play a reunion show. Wore noise blocking...
  3. MikeA

    Tinnitus, Live Music and Habituation

    My T is not too bad, probably around a 3 on 1-10 scale. I'm well habituated. Last night I listened to some music in a recording studio sound booth with old bandmates. Not terribly loud, but not exactly soft. We later played a few tunes for about 30 minutes. My T is no louder today as I sit now...
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    Lithium and Suicide Prevention

    Article advocating for use of lithium as a medication to reduce suicide occurrences in susceptible populations. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/14/opinion/sunday/should-we-all-take-a-bit-of-lithium.html?_r=0
  5. MikeA

    Sleep Thread — Hygiene, Supplements, Medication, etc.

    Thought it might be helpful to have a dedicated sleep thread if OK with the admins. Idea is to briefly share what you find helpful. Some on other forums refer to their "sleep stack". Lately for me, one hour before turning in: 400 mg magnesium 50 mg zinc 50 mg 5-HTP 3 mg timed-release melatonin...
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    Cochlear Implant + Gene Therapy = Regrowth of Auditory Nerve?

    Perhaps this represents an advance in one particular area of research... http://www.techtimes.com/articles/6031/20140424/scientists-tweak-cochlear-implant-with-gene-therapy-improve-hearing-in-animals.htm
  7. MikeA

    20+ Years with Tinnitus

    Long time "listener" here (should I say hear?). T onset after a Joan Jett concert more than 20 years ago. Spent way too much time in the clubs in my 20s. T has caused some anxiety over the years but I guess I've habituated; obtained BS, MS, and PhD degrees AFTER T came on in late 20s. Career...