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This was the hardest part for me, and which caused the most distress, I would say. In the end I used amitriptyline. I used ear buds to play soothing ambient sounds, and it would work to get me to sleep but I would wake early, uncomfortable and unable to see sleep again. I bought a book that...

Hey Neenie, I wanted to add my voice to the number of people wishing you well and all the best for you. It's hard not to let the dark thoughts take over, but if you can observe them, you can reject them too. I remember feeling like you; people living their lives around me, and me jealous of all...

I had two great naps today, didn't even notice my T. I never thought I'd sleep again in the worst of my days, at the beginning. I'm never taking napping for granted again!

Hi Ishank Unfortunately, it's a bit of a vicious cycle; some of us become aware of mild tinnitus, which stresses us out. The stress and anxiety causes us to pay more attention to it (we tune into it), and then we notice it more. And so on. My own experience is that mine is worse when stressed...

My head hurts today, but all you lot are making me smile :thankyousign:

You guys and gals are awesome XXX

FANTASTIC!!!!

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Very pleased to hear this! What a massive step forwards :-) :-) :)

I get that fullness. It was what made me panic most I think. It took me a while to realize it was tension from stress and worry, which was then feeding back on itself from my reaction to it. When you're able to relax a bit, distract yourself, it will all subside enough for you to stop worrying...

Ha, did someone mention beer? :beeranimation:

Hi Emily Good job on introducing yourself. Try not to give yourself a hard time, it's a tough time. You've already seen it's a pit you're very likely to climb out of. I think also you can think of the pity thing as an outlet, it's what the forum is for after all. I hope things get better for you...

It's brilliant isn't it :-) I am lucky enough to know the author too.

Neenie, you will find a way to cope. Your brain at the moment is reacting to the noise like it's a threat and it's causing the fear and anxiety. It makes it hard to sleep, and trying to deal with all this when tired makes it all worse. As others have said, a doctor will help you deal with the...

:-) I'm afraid it was Costa Coffee, which is like Starbucks. To be honest, I was glad to be anywhere feeling distracted from T. I'm sorry your doctor wasn't particularly helpful. A CBT therapist (non-T related) I have been seeing wasn't aware of the link between personality types and tinnitus...

Jade what a fantastic response, thank you - made my morning. Made me smile too. Funnily enough, I am sitting in Costa, which was another part of my recovery plan - to get out and habituate, and do something instead of sitting scared at home. So I'm still doing it 18 months later. DD

This is a repost of something from about a year ago, but I always wanted a proper place to post my story, in case it helps anyone. One thing is for sure, it was the success stories that gave me hope. The tiniest little shred. With that one little shred, like a pearl, you can build it up into...

Calin, just seen this. Very sorry to hear of your loss. DD

Thanks @LadyDi, I hope things get better for you very soon (and there's a really good chance they will) and you're back jetting off to more dream vacations. DD

Hi @Per I've been away so took me a while to see your question. I did attend an initial consultation for TRT and we decided to focus on the mental approach, and not any kind of masking therapy. I didn't go back (yet), since I feel I've got it under control, and I was encouraged that I could...

It's worth pointing out that last year, I stopped my wife booking a holiday because I couldn't face it; that was in lowest point of my T. I got back on my feet and we did eventually go. Thanks for the "likes" chaps.

Per, I strongly believe it's perception. The only difference between now and when I thought my life was over is my mental approach. I don't hear it (in the perceptive sense) for the most part. When I do, I'm more questioning than worried about it (like, "is this louder than normal", or "how come...

I definitely get periods where I think it's a lot louder, but I'm sure it's mostly a perception thing. Luckily it's rare that it distresses me. I still wonder if caffeine, stress, sleep are factors, but can't find a definite causal link.

I am going to Spain with the family :-)

Hi Per I think perhaps that it's a good idea to use the plugs where you feel you need them, no need to add anxiety into the mix. As long as you can find time to let ambient noise do its habituation thing, you should be able to find a good balance. DD

Just seen this.. I wonder if you made people wary of responding with this: > nor am I into receiving it light heatedly with comparisons of how easy it can be for others A lot of the initial responses tend to be reassurance of some kind, but you kind of rejected that. However, I would like...

Hi Jade, As others have said, you will get through this and you will care less and less about it. It's hard to believe when you're anxious about it, but work on distracting yourself from thinking about it. DD

Mahdi, I'm doing good, and it's thanks to TRT, albeit indirectly, and nothing to do with luck. DD

Hi Jason You've found a great forum, hope you find some useful answers to your questions DD

There is a chance that you're hearing it more because you're paying it so much attention. You were initially worried about it, from the very start. Your fears were partially realized, and since then you've been monitoring it for improvement (a perfectly natural reaction). However, focusing your...

Sometimes that's all it takes to make your day better isn't it? I'm glad you're feeling better. I have one suggestion, if I may, which is to find a way of distracting yourself without the music too. If you play an instrument, spend a few minutes on it, or take a walk. But..whatever works...

Hi James, good to meet you. I think there's an excellent chance you'll stop noticing it within a couple of months. If you can, keep doing what you love doing. DD

Jim, would you be comfortable sharing one or two of the YouTube links that work for you? Cheers

I have to say that the existence of TRT was a life-buoy for me, regardless of its efficacy. Don't take away any shred of hope for people who are looking for a way to continue. There are aspects of TRT that are known to be very effective (the mental training / approach etc), and pursuing TRT will...

Krystie, how has today been?

Hi Sparrow Possibly it's only louder because you're paying so much attention to it? I can't believe music will worsen it, at a reasonable volume, and I also do believe that the best thing you can do is subject your ears to a healthy and wide range of sounds. This would include playing and...

> I'm interested about going back to the state I was 2 years ago before that developed. Me too. I was just trying to offer some hope.

Hi U001 Lots of people are effectively cured of their tinnitus by becoming habituated to it to the point of not noticing it any more. I'm not sure there are many people that have actually been cured in the sense that they cannot hear it any more. However, I like to think when I'm not suffering...

Hey Casper Your ears will take a few days to recover from the pounding at the club, anyway, but what you're very likely to be suffering from right now is over-attention (?) to the ears. You're focusing so much attention on them, you're likely to be creating that sensation where you feel like...

I was summoned again :-) I feel like a frickin' genie. Can I at least grant wishes?

I was summoned...

Hi Lyns You've really been through it. You've found an excellent community here, though, so welcome. Personally I'm doubtful about electronic devices (such as wifi routers) having any bearing on tinnitus, but we do have to keep an open mind. I've seen more evidence for antibiotic reactions...

I don't think it was the concert. Did you worry about the concert afterwards? Possibly, you just started a cycle of anxiety => focus-on-ears => anxiety. I hope it settles down again DD

Alienware + Windows 7, Samsung S2. I'm a Windows / Android kind of minion. Windows 8 is an excellent study in how to confuse your tablet market with your desktop market. It adds exactly nothing to the desktop experience (it actually slows you down), while clearly being designed for tablets/phones.

Because I have bared my soul to a level I'd be uncomfortable with sharing to the outside world.

This happens to me. I do a gig, go out somewhere with loud music, and then, like never before, I'm worried about my ears; I just think it's the stress that makes it seem louder. Try to relax.

Absolutely. My toothache is pissing me off more than the tinnitus. I fear the next anxiety attack which might come if I come of the ADs though. The only reason I'm posting this message is to counter any negative thoughts you're having; I was uplifted and given hope by reports of "my tinnitus...

If that's the app I'm thinking of, that got me through some rough nights.

Last time I went to cinema it was seriously loud, and I play in a rock band. If it's not a musical you're going to , then hopefully it will be the odd sound effect, intro music, etc. You just stick your fingers in your ears, no-one's looking at you :-)

You can get an app for your phone that will measure the sound level. Use this to reassure yourself that it isn't as loud as you think. Spend a few minutes on wikipedia learning about sound levels (if you don't already know about them). Also, you can pick up foam earplugs at the chemist/pharmacy...

I was going the other way, really. It could be 15 years or 5 years; 1 year or never. I'm just pleased to know people are working on it.

That's how I look at it. You don't need a cure for something you don't suffer from. Like, I don't need a cure for flatulence. My family may disagree.

I see your speculation, and raise you: 5 years.

Hey Josh, Being young is something will probably work very well for you. Being worried about it is going to make it worse, and you have the pressure of your exams adding to your general anxiety level. You've already made the connection between anxiety/thought-processes and your perception of...

What gets me through bad days? Knowing I have good days. I believe in cycles. God knows I'm not an optimist or a positive-thinker, but having been down and up a few times, I know it gets better.