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  1. Barry O'Connell

    How Do Tinnitus Sufferers Deal with Being Constantly Tired?

    Thanks Michael I will read the information but not today as I'm feeling particularly tired, looks like some good stuff. I have been reading up on it in various places & calling helplines so I'm getting some understanding. I have though spoken to 3 professionals,I think, about using headphones &...
  2. Barry O'Connell

    How Do Tinnitus Sufferers Deal with Being Constantly Tired?

    Hi, I've had tinnitus for about 6 months now & it's never the same 2 days in a row. The only guarantee is that it will be there when I wake up. I'm lucky in that my doctor is giving me sleeping tablets so I get to sleep easily, the trouble is when I wake up at 4/5 o'clock I can't get back to...
  3. Barry O'Connell

    Hearing Aids Made Tinnitus Worse

    I tried it again last night for a couple of hours & it seemed OK. However today tinnitus is bad in both ears & I'm really struggling It is now 2 days later, I tried it for a couple of hours last night but had to take it out as it was itching. Today I am really struggling as it is bad. Still...
  4. Barry O'Connell

    Hearing Aids Made Tinnitus Worse

    I tried hearing aids today but they didn't help, sadly. I was told it will take time.
  5. Barry O'Connell

    Hearing Aids Made Tinnitus Worse

    I've had tinnitus for about 6 months now but the last few weeks have been very quiet apart from last thing at night & first thing in the morning. The tinnitus is in my left ear but the hearing in that ear is very good. The hearing in my right ear is very poor & today I got my hearing aid. I...
  6. Barry O'Connell

    Tinnitus Was Quiet for a Week — Now Back in Hell

    I was wearing headphones sometimes but at a low volume & have been using them to listen to quiet music sometimes & sometimes white noise or waves on a beach. I've seen plenty of posts where that is actually recommended.
  7. Barry O'Connell

    Tinnitus Was Quiet for a Week — Now Back in Hell

    I've had tinnitus for about 4 months & it's been really hard. A week ago though it stopped & I had peace. I was in quiet places & it was fine, I read 2 books & listened to an audio book. I'd been sleeping better & my anxiety was better.A friend of mine who's helped me immensely collapsed & had a...
  8. Barry O'Connell

    Can Acupuncture Help Tinnitus?

    Hi, has anyone tried acupuncture for tinnitus? I've been watching Julian Cowan Hill on YouTube & he suggests any body based treatments can be helpful. How many sessions did you have? I have been offered 4 sessions at a comparatively good price as I don't have much money but am wondering if...
  9. Barry O'Connell

    Suicidal

    Thanks, I've managed to pull it around somewhat since this morning. More hopeful now after watching some success stories on YouTube. Was a bit overwhelmed but I know every time I get through something like today it makes me stronger.
  10. Barry O'Connell

    Suicidal

    Thank you both. I saw my doctor this morning & she's given me something that should help. I was in floods of tears when I saw her & she was very sympathetic. I'm in England so the trade names are probably different. I'm seeing a counselor in a few days with a view to CBT therapy so I'm starting...
  11. Barry O'Connell

    Suicidal

    Hello, it's been about 4 months since I developed tinnitus & the lack of sleep & almost constant anxiety is really starting to get to me. I have been taking Zopliclone to help me sleep, it knocks me out but I wake up in fear every morning about 5 o'clock & lie there thinking about suicide. I've...