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    How to Not Fear Your Tinnitus Might Get Worse in the Future?

    Hi, Recently I am suffering a bit more with my tinnitus but I am sure with the right mentality, good people around me and lots of distractions I will be ok. However, I can’t stop worrying about the future and the idea of my tinnitus getting worse and worse. I am only young and the thought of...
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    Tinnitus Spikes Coping Skills

    I am currently going through my first random tinnitus spike after being habituated for almost 3 years. It took me a while to habituate but once I did, the tinnitus never bothered me at all. So to suffer with this spike is really disheartening and I feel scared that I am back to square one. I...
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    Mild Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Have Become Much Worse — Making Life Unbearable

    Hi, I’m Natalie! It looks like we are going through pretty much the exact same situation and I completely understand how you feel. If you ever want someone to talk to about it then I’m here, I’m also starting university again in a month and I’m terrified that this new level of tinnitus will...
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    I Managed to Habituate Before — A Few Days Ago I Noticed My Tinnitus Has Become Significantly Louder

    Hi, I posted on here a few weeks ago because I am suffering with a tinnitus spike. I started out quite hopeful that it would disappear but as the days go on and it remains the same, I’m really struggling. Some hopeful, kind words would really be appreciated right now. I had habituated to my...
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    I Managed to Habituate Before — A Few Days Ago I Noticed My Tinnitus Has Become Significantly Louder

    Hello, I really appreciate it if you took the time to read this post, sorry it's so long! I’m Natalie. I posted on this site a couple of years ago when I was going through a really tough time after being diagnosed with tinnitus. After about half a year, I managed to habituate and I was so...
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    Hello!! Newbie Here :)

    Hi @Lorenzo74 Thank you so much, you really made me feel welcomed and reassured :) Your advise is very useful and in the mean time I will definitely be careful around loud music and loud environments in general! I will try the background noise idea when I am studying, as it can be more...
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    Hello!! Newbie Here :)

    Hi Michael! Thank you so much for your advise, I haven't listened to music through my headphones ever since I got the tinnitus and I will continue to do that :) Your article was very helpful, thank you so much. I really appreciate you commenting!
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    Hello!! Newbie Here :)

    Hi! I'm Natalie, 18 years old and from England :) I won't go into too much detail because this is only my first post but I got tinnitus a few months ago! Doctor and ENT hopeful it will go away but for now, I'm going to try my best to live with it. I'd love to make friends here and talk to lots...