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@Autumnly I would agree that "you let tinnitus win" is a bad choice of words. However, fear is something that can be overcome. Most fears are irrational and are distorted thoughts. To overcome fears you must jump in. It sucks, it's hard but its possible to overcome. I'm still very much new to...

Look I am always very reluctant to take to heart with what is posted on this forum. I have to remind myself everyday that people who post (the majority) are people who are currently suffering. At the end of the day it is your choice. Life is full of choices and life is full of uncertainties. I...

Yes, I would go. Life is far too short. Life is meant for living. Wear the earplugs, who cares. I doubt anyone would even give it a second thought! Enjoy yourself, if you chose to go! :)

@TracyJS Hello Tracy. I am so sorry you are suffering so bad. I just wanted to extend support if you ever need it. I see that you live in Illinois. I also live in Illinois and I just wanted to let you know that if you need some support you can always reach out to me. I don't visit the site...

@Bill Bauer I appreciate your concern. But I am comfortable with my choices. Using ear plugs for my normal daily life will just instill negative thinking and bad habit. My t no longer spikes and as I have said before I believe it is decreasing or I am habituating. Since mine is AD (lexapro)...

@Lane Thank you for your kind words!! Hope you are coping well!!

@jimH Thank you so much for your kind words! It hasn’t been the easier journey but it’s one that will make me stronger. I hope you are coping well!! I will for sure come back when I feel I am closer to 100%. The journey is most certainly a one step forward two steps back, two steps forward and...

Thank you for your kind words! You will get there. It’s a lot of work and a lot of good positive self talk. The first 2 months were horrible! I even went to the emergency room because I had a complete melt down and didn’t know where to turn. It was nice to talk to a human doctor who had sympathy...

@Greg Sacramento Thank you so much for your kind words! I am really sorry to hear that your tinnitus worsened due to an accident. I do hope you have a decrease in volume soon or feel at peace with it once again! This is a horrible affliction that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. I will forever...

@fishbone Oh I don’t disagree at all. I am so thankful I had found this forum to read so many positive posts. I have saved the posts on my computer that I like and read when I have a bad moment. It’s hard being on the forums because it’s just a daily reminder that I am suffering. And plus I...

Bill we can most certainly agree to disagree. I believe this a journey that is very unique for everyone. Would i still like for it to go away? Yes. But if it doesn’t I’d rather not give it any power. I’m only 28 and I still have a lot of good years left. Also, I would say that I live a quiet...

You can do this!! I hope you find the strength with in yourself to over come this. Treat yourself well. You deserve it. Just know that once you get to the other side you’ll be so much stronger. And remember it’s okay to cry and be frustrated just don’t let it over come you. What I do when I feel...

Like I said Bill, you live your life as you see fit. You use a lot of posts from people who are still suffering from t. And quite frankly it makes a huge difference. I know several people in my life who have t and none are bothered by it in the slightest. No one can be sure that t will go away...

Well Bill. How did I know that you would come here and tear down my post? I can hear mine in the shower so I would say that pretty darn loud. Maybe not I don’t know. People have the choice to live the life they want too. I however choose to live my life the way I want to and not let t bring me...

I try not to visit this forum too much anymore as it just instills to much negative thinking preventing me from getting better. However I just wanted to come back today and give some newbies some hope that things can get better, even in a short amount of time. I can still hear my tinnitus...

I would recommend never take drugs that are past their experation date. This will vary drug to drug due to its half life, which changes the chemistry of the drug. As long as you take before experiation date it should be fine. Speak with a pharmacist if you are unsure.

@TaraOC It’s very possible that it will go away. It does for many people who get it from ADs. I myself got mine from an AD lexapro. It is slowly fading away and doesn’t bother so much like it used to. If it doesn’t complete go away i know I’ll be just fine. I know several people in my personal...

Both my grandmother and grandfather have had tinnitus for years. My grandfather Who is nearly 80 got his when he was 8 years old from an acoustic trauma and never used sound enrichment at night and he says his volume hasn’t changed since the day he got it. He never hears it never changed his...

I have read in several places apart from this forum that suggests that H can stem from anxiety. Though I know this may not always be the case. Also some ADs can cause H as a side effect as well as withdrawal (discontinuation syndrome) from the medication. It’s very interesting to say the least...

Well I certainly appreciate all the support and help you give others and on this site. You prove that not matter what life hands us we can find a way to live a very productive and even a very enjoyable life!

@fishbone You are truly an inspiration. Some days I feel so defeated and then I read one of your posts and I instantly feel better. I wish I had just a fraction of your “go getter” attitude! <3

Yes my tinnitus has improved quite a bit since the onset 11 weeks ago today. Or I’m simply more used to tbe sound. I can still hear it everywhere but honestly I am very much to a point that I don’t care about it as much. I find keeping busy pushes the noise away and I don’t hear it. So I have a...

Have you considered therapy for your anxiety? I myself have dealt with anxiety my whole life. And went on an SSRI and got tinnitus from it. I started to go to therapy and this actually helps a lot. I am currently looking into CBT for anxiety as it proven to do wonders.

@TracyJS i am so thankful that I was able to mother such a sweet dog. My heart may be broken now but she has left such a positive stamp on our hearts and in our lives. If I had to do it again with the same heart ache I would in a heart beat. It’s better to have loved and lost than to never have...

@fishbone thank you for your kind words. I have so many friends and family that reached out today. Words just can’t explain the pain. She was such a sweet and fragile girl. We gave the best life we could and she just loved us so unconditionally. She was my best friend. Time heals all wounds. But...

Thank you everyone for your Condolences. It’s been by far the worst day of my life. Words cannot even explain how I am feeling. She died in our arms as she knew it was okay to let go. ❤️

Thank you @Daniel95 everything happened so fast so I am just grateful that she did not suffer long. And she was definitely more to us than just a dog she was our family. ❤️

i lost my fur baby Ping early this morning due to sudden heart failure. She was only 8 years old. My heart aches so much that tinnitus wasn’t even in my top 100 thoughts. I just wish God could have shown me in a different way that I can live with tinnitus. This has been one of the most eye...

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I missed reading a lot too. But I found rereading a book (such as HP) reduces my frustration. I already know the story so I’m not really missing anything. The way I look at it is that it’ll take some practice and time to really get into a book with tinnitus. But doing the things we used to and...

I believe in a lot of cases, H (I could be wrong) is a result of being in the flight or fight mode. I’ve read this several times on other sites. When we are in this state all of our senses are enhanced to alert us that there is danger. Its a weird beast that’s for sure. In the last two months...

I love this!! It took me 7 weeks to even acknowledge these guidelines! And for the most part i am having a pretty great week! :) keep truckin. It’ll get easier.

Hello Tom71! I’ve had tinnitus for 7 weeks now and I know how difficult this is! Things I do to help stay calm is watching my favorite TV show/movie with a cup of either hot chocolate or hot tea, cuddle with my favorite blanket with my dogs. If my anxiety gets really bad I take a low dose of...

@Danikam Thank you so much for your encouraging words! I really needed that today. I know it’ll get easier. I have my moments. Hope all is well and thank you for sharing your story!

@fishbone Oh wow! I completely understand what you mean about not giving tinnitus the power over your life. I guess the way I take it as I am powerless to make it go away. And in a sense right now tinnitus has taken power over me and my life at the moment is in shambles. Therefore I need to...

hello everyone, So I have been suffering with tinnitus for a very short time (7 weeks) and I just wanted to post a little positivity and hope that it may help someone who is struggling. Anyways I just wanted to share somethings that are helping me over come this hurdle in life. My husband is a...

@emmalee @Mystery Reader Thank you so much for your kind words! Positive thinking and hope are the two things that really help get me through day to day. There are so many wonderful people here who truly what to help encourage us. I try my best to stay away from the negativity on this forum...

@billie48 Thank you very much for the kind words. I am really glad I decided to log into the forum. Time is the greatest healer. I just pray the courage to get through this. One day at a time. :)

@glynis I had an okay week so far. Except today my other ear started to ring and had put me right back into panic mode. I am just feeling so defeated. So lost. I know one day i will feel okay possibly even better. But it’s the pain that makes us stronger I guess. Praying for a better day...

@fishbone Thank you so much for understanding and for your kind words. It helps to vent here so my poor husband can get a break. And yes I do consider myself to be very lucky to have him! And I do agree that each day is a small victory. That’s what gets me through sometimes.

I am doing my best to take it minute by minute. I have to at this point because thinking about the future gives me so much anxiety. I have a great life and a wonderful husband. But it just feel so bleak at the moment. I feel so horrible to have to put him through this. Nearly everyday i cry just...

Lol it amazes me how drs are quick to prescribe any kind of medication To be honest. AD are handed out like candy. But I know they work for so many people which is great! I have decided to be a little more holistic when it come to my anxiety and it seems to be helping. And I hope it is temporary...

@glynis I really appreciate the support. I certainly have good moments and some really bad moments. I decided to not go on any ADs. I have been working with a therapist and reading self help books and meditating. Lexapro was the first time I had ever taken an AD and only did so to help get my...

I was on Lexapro for only a month. The ringing came on while I was still on Lexapro and my dr. advised me to discontinue as it could be a side effect of the medication. I am just so worried it’s permanent. I have been going to therapy and trying to keep distracted but my life has spiraled out of...

Hello everyone, My name is Lauren. Pretty sure I got tinnitus from Lexapro. I've been off Lexapro for 6 weeks now. The tinnitus literally changes from day to day. Sometimes it’s so loud I hear it over everything. I am feeling pretty beaten up. I was wondering if it’s possible to habituate to...

I just wanted to say thank you for the responses. I am trying to keep my anxiety under control but it is quite difficult. I have so many fears and I am having a very hard time living life. I feel like I am in constant survival mode. I am just very let down knowing that a medication caused all of...

Hello My name is Lauren and my tinnitus started at the end of March. I am almost certain it was caused by Lexapro. I was on Lexapro for about 5 weeks and stop immediately since the on set of tinnitus. My tinnitus started off as blaring car horn in my left ear but has faded quite a bit since...