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  1. starrynights

    Kind of have to get an MRI if I want to treat my TMJ disorder. Such a dilemma >< Also hi...

    Kind of have to get an MRI if I want to treat my TMJ disorder. Such a dilemma >< Also hi everyone! It’s been a while.
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    Tinnitus is just way too mentally exhausting to deal with. Knowing that it could potentially...

    Tinnitus is just way too mentally exhausting to deal with. Knowing that it could potentially worsen for reasons out of your control is the most draining aspect of this affliction to me. You can do everything in your power to keep yourself safe, and somehow that still isn't enough.
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    Had a great skating session with a friend yesterday. Sadly having a slight setback because of a...

    Had a great skating session with a friend yesterday. Sadly having a slight setback because of a loud bike that passed me by :(
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    This community is made up of the most resilient people on the planet. Literally what will stop...

    This community is made up of the most resilient people on the planet. Literally what will stop us when there's a viable treatment?
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    And wow I haven't really considered that! @aot I figured my posts would be kind of like a point...

    And wow I haven't really considered that! @aot I figured my posts would be kind of like a point of reference to my success and habituation? You can kinda see the progression throughout the months. It was pretty intentional too :) I feel I am still on that journey to success. (3/3)
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    I just make sure to cover my ears really well. I haven't experienced any issues or fullness...

    I just make sure to cover my ears really well. I haven't experienced any issues or fullness after a day out :) I have made some modifications to my life though. I think I've pretty much sworn off concerts or any loud events. If I do go to bars, they're outdoors. No spike afterwards! So that's...
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    Sorry to hear that, wishing you a speedy recovery! @aot Honestly, I didn't think it was...

    Sorry to hear that, wishing you a speedy recovery! @aot Honestly, I didn't think it was possible. But its doable as long as I'm wearing either foam or high fidelity ear plugs while I'm out! Usually I'm commuting to busier parts of the city at least once a week. I can comfortably walk around...
  8. starrynights

    Quick update: Got my first dose of the vaccine two days ago! Went with Moderna and have not...

    Quick update: Got my first dose of the vaccine two days ago! Went with Moderna and have not experienced any changes to my tinnitus thus far! Was feeling super nervous but realized that my chances of having my tinnitus worsen were much higher from COVID then from the actual vaccine. Also there...
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    Ah cool, I trust you @aot :) How have you been btw? And skateboarding is going super well...

    Ah cool, I trust you @aot :) How have you been btw? And skateboarding is going super well! Finally landed my first trick, its called a 'pop shuv it' -- took me about 50+ tries but finally got it down hahah. Feeling really proud of myself :D Really glad I decided to pursue the sport, this is...
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    Thanks for the reassurance! :D And noted. @Tanni

    Thanks for the reassurance! :D And noted. @Tanni
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    Never do this but I took a baby aspirin (81mg) cause I’ve been having a major headache, should...

    Never do this but I took a baby aspirin (81mg) cause I’ve been having a major headache, should be okay, right?
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    @AfroSnowman Glad everything went well. <3

    @AfroSnowman Glad everything went well. <3
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    I’ll make sure to take some turmeric supplements a couple days prior to help me with any...

    I’ll make sure to take some turmeric supplements a couple days prior to help me with any inflammation that may occur. Vaccine induced tinnitus seems like its also temp and can take 3-6 months to subside (at worst). I think its worth the risk and there’s no telling what the new COVID strains may...
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    At first I was terrified because so many people were experiencing spikes in their tinnitus after...

    At first I was terrified because so many people were experiencing spikes in their tinnitus after getting vaccinated but I’ve done some research and seems like more people have experienced spikes from Moderna then Pfizer. I plan to get vaccinated soon though and will definitely get Pfizer. (2/3)
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    Hi there! @kuromi I’m so glad that my posts can serve as a source of positivity for someone on...

    Hi there! @kuromi I’m so glad that my posts can serve as a source of positivity for someone on here. I always make sure to post when things are going particularly well just to give hope to others and give insight on my healing process. I currently haven’t gotten vaccinated yet. (1/3)
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    @twa I’m so sorry you’ve been experiencing those issues. Has your T or H improved? I am set to...

    @twa I’m so sorry you’ve been experiencing those issues. Has your T or H improved? I am set to get my first dose on Friday and am feeling extremely nervous. I don’t think I am mentally equipped to handle a T increase.
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    For those of you who already got your COVID-19 vaccinations, which vaccine did you get and has...

    For those of you who already got your COVID-19 vaccinations, which vaccine did you get and has there been any changes in your tinnitus?
  18. starrynights

    Its going really well! I always make sure to wear high fidelity plugs when I'm out skating but...

    Its going really well! I always make sure to wear high fidelity plugs when I'm out skating but sometimes its safe not to when I'm just cruising around in a quiet park. I've gotten pretty good since I started, I'm already learning tricks and I've never been one to go to the gym so its keeping me...
  19. starrynights

    Just wanted to give everyone a quick update and hope everyone is well! I'm just happy I've...

    Just wanted to give everyone a quick update and hope everyone is well! I'm just happy I've learned to cope with my tinnitus a lot better and having a sense of normalcy in my life again :)
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    Been doing pretty well recently. Tinnitus has not been bothering me and the days that it does...

    Been doing pretty well recently. Tinnitus has not been bothering me and the days that it does spike I am able to cope until it subsides!
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    Welcome :)

    Welcome :)
  22. starrynights

    Hope everyone is doing well today! Spike from yesterday has subsided quite a bit and I have...

    Hope everyone is doing well today! Spike from yesterday has subsided quite a bit and I have never been more grateful.
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    Living in a city is exhausting, they'll be at night all summer too! @twa

    Living in a city is exhausting, they'll be at night all summer too! @twa
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    I feel like they do but the attention and getting a laugh matters much more to them @Lucifer

    I feel like they do but the attention and getting a laugh matters much more to them @Lucifer
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    Now suffering a spike in my right ear, I was doing great this past month. I had high fidelity...

    Now suffering a spike in my right ear, I was doing great this past month. I had high fidelity plugs on, but it wasn't enough :( I am really praying it subsides...Now to stay home and give my ears time to recover. It sucks when you do everything possible to keep your tinnitus at bay, and then...
  26. starrynights

    Modified cars with loud exhausts are the bane of my existence.

    Modified cars with loud exhausts are the bane of my existence.
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    Same, listening to music hasn’t been the same since I quit using them.

    Same, listening to music hasn’t been the same since I quit using them.
  28. starrynights

    It can range anywhere between 4-12 years! It all depends on the area of study...

    It can range anywhere between 4-12 years! It all depends on the area of study, university/program, etc. The average amount of time to complete one would be 5-6 years @buttercake
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    If not, I hope you are coping at least a little better.

    If not, I hope you are coping at least a little better.
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    Hoping everyone is doing okay and that your tinnitus is at least a bit quieter today.

    Hoping everyone is doing okay and that your tinnitus is at least a bit quieter today.
  31. starrynights

    Information Experience Design! It is a blend of the Information Science (IS), Human-Computer...

    Information Experience Design! It is a blend of the Information Science (IS), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and User Experience (UX) disciplines. @Charburchar :)
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    Yes, bachelor's degrees take 4 years to complete! @buttercake

    Yes, bachelor's degrees take 4 years to complete! @buttercake
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    They are both considered graduate degrees! A graduate degree/program refers to an advanced...

    They are both considered graduate degrees! A graduate degree/program refers to an advanced academic degree in a specialized field of study pursued after someone has obtained a bachelor's degree (4 year undergraduate program). Hope that cleared up the confusion :) @buttercake
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    Feeling really good, finally found a graduate program that seems right for me :)

    Feeling really good, finally found a graduate program that seems right for me :)
  35. starrynights

    Nice :) Love going for walk longs in nature, making playlists and discovering music is also a...

    Nice :) Love going for walk longs in nature, making playlists and discovering music is also a hobby of mine! @arcanesystem
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    Cool & same. Which video games do you play? @GBB

    Cool & same. Which video games do you play? @GBB
  37. starrynights

    What are some of your hobbies?

    What are some of your hobbies?
  38. starrynights

    Thank you so much! Do you wear foam earplugs or high fidelity plugs? And wow that is incredibly...

    Thank you so much! Do you wear foam earplugs or high fidelity plugs? And wow that is incredibly loud, was not expecting that. @martinberryhorse How long have you been skating?
  39. starrynights

    It should subside! I hope you feel better soon <3 My tinnitus has days where it spikes for no...

    It should subside! I hope you feel better soon <3 My tinnitus has days where it spikes for no reason at all.
  40. starrynights

    Thank you so much for your words of encouragement - <3 I honestly felt so down about it. I am...

    Thank you so much for your words of encouragement - <3 I honestly felt so down about it. I am just trying to have some normalcy in my life again for the sake of both my physical & mental health. I am only 23, I don’t want to feel like my life is over. I am really trying my best! @kuromi
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    Point proven.

    Point proven.
  42. starrynights

    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    If you’re outside, skating isn’t loud at all. The loudest will be a trick and that is only a second and depends on how hard you’re slamming onto your board. If you have low quality trunks/wheels then its going to sound bad. Also I think high fidelity earplugs may remedy the occlusion effect.
  43. starrynights

    I don't think its fully habituation either, I really listen for it at night and just honestly...

    I don't think its fully habituation either, I really listen for it at night and just honestly seems extremely quiet.
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    Not betting that this quiet T is permanent for me but its definitely possible. Just thought I'd...

    Not betting that this quiet T is permanent for me but its definitely possible. Just thought I'd share considering how different our experiences with tinnitus are.
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    But it has been super quiet, I was in a completely different headspace in September 2020...

    But it has been super quiet, I was in a completely different headspace in September 2020, suffering from a noise induced spike, suicidal ideation and severe anxiety/depression for weeks at a time. There is hope for those of you who are going through the worst of it right now.
  46. starrynights

    This condition is an absolute mystery. I am a chronic sufferer of noise induced tinnitus for...

    This condition is an absolute mystery. I am a chronic sufferer of noise induced tinnitus for those of you who don't know. I have not done anything differently. Getting enough sleep, taking magnesium biglyscinate, multivitamin supplements and melatonin once in a while.
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    Don't want to jinx myself but for the past few weeks my tinnitus has been extremely quiet...

    Don't want to jinx myself but for the past few weeks my tinnitus has been extremely quiet, almost silent at night. It's honestly shocking.
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    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    What risk would be too high? Like skating or the injuries that comes with skating? Personally, I believe the greater the risk, the greater the potential injury when it comes to landing a trick. Once I start doing tricks I will definitely wear a helmet.
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    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Thank you so much for your suggestion! I will definitely check it out. I hope it all goes well :)
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    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Thank you and yeah I will make sure to invest in some great protective gear, currently just learning the basics. There are also ways to learn to fall to minimize or avoid any damage to the neck or head area, need to start learning that as well ahaha.
  51. starrynights

    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    I am an overly cautious person and I won't be doing anything to risk head or neck injury anytime soon or ever. I'm just learning how to cruise at the moment. I won't be kick flipping off a flight of stairs anytime soon, I doubt I want to get to that level anyways. Just mostly get down the basics...
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    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Thank you so much! I want to pursue this seriously but really don't want to make things worse for myself in the process; my tinnitus has been improving a lot within the last few months so I don't want to regress. Yes, its a ton of fun! I have not learned any tricks yet and I've been wearing high...
  53. starrynights

    Feels like having a major part of your youth taken away from you. I can no longer enjoy live...

    Feels like having a major part of your youth taken away from you. I can no longer enjoy live concerts, taking long walks with headphones on, going to parties, or theaters without the anxiety and risk of inducing a major spike in my tinnitus. I try not to think about it too much but it's the...
  54. starrynights

    Sucks really bad, doesn't it? And thanks aot, been feeling down not going to lie but just...

    Sucks really bad, doesn't it? And thanks aot, been feeling down not going to lie but just hanging in there. Hope you're doing well @aot
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    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Yeah, I have been learning how to cruise and have been wearing high fidelity plugs for every outing. Not going to lie, the third day I went out to skate I had a minor increase in tinnitus that night (that has subsided) but I think it was due more to city noise than actual skateboarding. I will...
  56. starrynights

    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    Yeah, that is a major concern for me as well. Thankfully, I am at the very beginner stages so I am learning how to cruise and not landing any tricks yet or doing ramps anytime soon. Once I start to learn tricks I will definitely invest in a helmet and other equipment. Thank you for you response!
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    What kind of hobbies?

    What kind of hobbies?
  58. starrynights

    What's sometimes worse than the tinnitus is the amount of limitations you have to put on your...

    What's sometimes worse than the tinnitus is the amount of limitations you have to put on your life, especially if you're young. Sigh.
  59. starrynights

    Hang in there :(

    Hang in there :(
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    Is Skateboarding a Safe Sport to Pursue for Someone with Tinnitus?

    I recently started skateboarding and am really considering pursuing it as a long term hobby? Just wanted to know if it's considered safe for someone with tinnitus. The loudest it can get is doing tricks on a board and going to indoor skate parks where it can be as loud as 90 dB. I have been...