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    How to Tell the Level of Tinnitus?

    How do people gauge if they have high, medium or low tinnitus. It's a relative question. What may be high to one might be low to another, and vice versa. I've always heard, if you can't hear it when putting you ears near a running faucet or in the shower, then its low. Thoughts?
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    It's Not Going to Win!

    I tell people on here it's all about keeping calm and looking past the tinnitus. It's harder done than said. Example: I've been doing great, actually started the habituation process. That doesn't mean you won't have bad days. I'm having one today. It will make you feel that all the progress...
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    How Do You Adapt to / Live with a Very Reactive Tinnitus?

    Michael is correct, soothing sounds are best while sleeping. Remember the brain is trying to make up for the decibal loss. So music is not best for masking. You might have to try a few before you find one that suits you best. I down loaded a fan app and play it. I can make it as low or high as i...
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    Support Group in Memphis, Tennessee, US

    I'm starting a Tinnitus support group in Memphis, Tn. I'm listed on the ATA website under "support Groups". Send me a PM if interested.
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    An Approach to Dealing with Tinnitus and Getting Happier

    I agree with your approach. I've had T for 20 yrs. Back in May they changed me from paxil to trintellex. I woke up at 2:00 am one morning and my T was screaming. The trintellex didn't work. So i fell into a depression along with my anxiety. It was hell. They put me on zoloft. It wasn't working...
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    My Experience with Tinnitus

    Michael, Did you get my PM?
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    Tinnitus, A Personal View

    Really enjoyed reading your post.Very informational. I've had "T" for about 20 yrs. It didn't bother me. I could put it back and not think about it. I've been on paxil since 2002. It pooped out and i was put on trintellex around April. I tappered off paxil and increased the trintellex at the...
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    Support Group in Memphis, Tennessee, US

    I have started a Tinnitus support group in "Memphis Tn". My information is on the ATA website. If you or someone you know in the area is looking for a support group. Tell them to get ahold of me.