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Personally, I'd choose peace of mind over silence.

Hi, The struggle is real, but it gets better with time. Chances are that your tinnitus will either go away, as it does in many cases or you will learn to live with it without it being anything more than a nuisance. Why would you assume it will get worse? Just take care of ears, live healthy...

Great! Nice to hear that. I hope you get your hearing back. It sounds like you are already beyond obsessing over your tinnitus and habituated to it. It is easier to resolve tinnitus with a definite cause, if it falls under the umbrella of a treatable version. Get well soon! G'day.

With due respect, I don't really fret over the opinion of any Tom, Dick and Harry over the internet. I wasn't born to please anyone. You've lived in your house for the last 7 years and that must have been tough. My heart goes out to you. But that does not mean someone else must face the same...

If electricity is causing my tinnitus then there is no escape. If I were made to choose between tinnitus and electricity, what would I choose? Ah, that's a thinker.

Let's not be dismissive. If this is how she feels, this is how she feels. I for the longest time have felt that all the radio frequencies, mobile phones, Wi-Fi etc have contributed to my tinnitus. That's what we do when we don't know for sure. G'day.

No, actually not. But then, just stepping out of your house and crossing the road could put you at risk of being run over by a car. It is the probability that matters. You can't just stay indoors all your life, can you?

Well, you seem to have completely overlooked the fact that he will be wearing 'double protection' to this event. Hence, chances are that it won't have any impact on his tinnitus.

I know what you mean. There are far too many people out there who will use your misery to make a quick buck. Kills your faith in the system. You've got it rough, but you've still managed. More power to you!

I am torn between Yes and No. No, because why would you want to risk it? Chances are that it won't have any impact on your tinnitus, but, the stress might cause a spike. So, why go through it? Yes, because why would you want to restrict yourself from enjoying something when you can easily...

Oh, there is always hope! Tinnitus does get better for most people. It takes time, but it gets better. Of course, for some it does not get better and you will have a majority of such cases on online forums looking for support. The people on such support forums represent only a small minority...

Hi Juan, Perhaps it is common sense for you, but it isn't for most people. It can be very distressing in the initial few months and it helps a lot when someone lays down the process of habituation. It often helps you get there faster than you 'naturally' would. More importantly, it gives...

Mild hearing loss at 50+ is actually an excellent result. My Audiologist told me that mild hearing loss isn't severe enough to cause tinnitus. The hearing loss needs to be much worse to 'cause' tinnitus. Looks like you have somatic tinnitus. Have you tried massaging your neck and head to see...

Absolutely! Stress almost always causes a spike, or makes me notice it more. Strangely, fast food and sugar makes me feel better. I mean, it does not quieten my tinnitus but just puts me in a better frame of mind to cope with the noise. I wonder why. Also, off late I have started to notice...

Would you count three years as long term, or short term? Well, we can indeed take any test/procedure with minimal effort. All we need to do is - ask. Not assuming, hoping. I never said what worked for me 'will' work for you. Anyway, no more clarifications. Of course. I understand that...

How am I minimising people's suffering? I am one of them. This is what I do. It works for me. So, why won't it work for someone else? What is with all the negativity here? It is like you don't want to feel better. I never said it will be easy.

Pay attention to the last sentence. They made me go back in the MRI machine to check the ear canal and everything. Nothing.

Well, honestly, I was too stressed during the MRI because along with everything else, I am claustrophobic as well. I underwent the MRI without any ear protection as the ear protectors they put made me feel like I was stuck and could not move. It was LOUD, but I have had MRIs done before...

LOL. Thank you, Unicorn. Honestly, I want to try it. I'll just wait for when I am on a vacation or have a few days to spare. I cannot afford to crawl into my bed right now. Well, you cannot please everyone, can you? While I do consider the negatives, my mind does not automatically find...

No, it won't be the last vacation in your life. I am sure you have realised by now that it isn't your tinnitus, but your thoughts that are driving you down. The negative emotions and the constant belief that your life is over is what is troubling you. You might not be able to control your...

God! Why is there so much needless hate here? A guy is here, giving something away for FREE to help people and all he gets is hate? What is wrong with everyone? I admit, I am a little scared to try this. I am quite habituated and fear if this will change the tone of my tinnitus and make it...

I remember hearing all sort of tones, with changing frequencies, when my tinnitus started. They seemed to change following some trigger. Over a period of time, almost everything was a trigger and I realised that the more I kept noticing this noise the more intrusive it became. What worked for...

I've never had Diosmin & Hesperidin but I have apples all the time. I love them. I don't remember ever getting a spike from eating apples. Over the years I've realised that spikes are random (at least in my case). I could be sitting in a silent room with no triggers and suddenly have a spike...

Honestly, I went through it all. MRIs, blood tests, EEG, ECG and everything. It never pointed to anything but did keep me distracted and indirectly helped me cope with my tinnitus. Just get yourself checked up. If everything is in place, you know this tinnitus isn't a sign of anything bad. It...

I won't argue with a unicorn. Of course. You must visit sometime.

Hi Vek, You are not alone! There are far too many people who have tinnitus, me being one of them. You are right. You might have had it for longer but weren't really conscious/aware of it. That is exactly how I feel with my tinnitus. Because you were not worried about this noise, your mind used...

You are getting better buddy. The progress will now be much faster. You'll notice that you've been distracted and haven't noticed your tinnitus for 15 minutes, then 1 hour, then days and weeks. In another 3-6 months, you will be at - tinnitus, who cares! Best of luck.

Well, I can see you are quite upset. Perhaps our experiences ain't the same? How about having a conversation instead of getting worked up and disrespectful? When someone fires a shotgun next to your ears, it is fresh damage. It ain't just a spike. Screaming and firing a shotgun ain't the same...

I am not him, but just wanted to let you know. Spikes are never permanent. They commonly last a few minutes/hours, they might last a day or two if you are in the phase of anxiety. The more relaxed you are, the sooner it will go away. If it has lasted longer, it is very likely your anxiety...

So, when I first had tinnitus: I went to an ENT, and he suggested that stress caused my tinnitus. I went to a dentist, and he suggested that my severely damaged molar caused my tinnitus. I went to a neurologist, and he suggested that my history with CVT caused my tinnitus. I went to an...

I am certain that the Back to Silence method works. Two things we "must" achieve to move on from tinnitus suffering is "acceptance" and "calmness". When you accept tinnitus as your new normal, you can move ahead. It is the first step. You cannot get better if you keep fighting it and...

...on the road to getting better.

Of course. I wasn't looking for an approval from you my dear, just giving you my 2 cents on reasons why someone won't talk about it. There are reasons beyond what you'd assume. Anyway, best of luck with your condition. I hope you feel better. That's more like it. I just don't want to be...

Well, You know what silence sounds like. Albeit temporarily, you can achieve it when you want. That is a WIN. G'day.

To be really honest, I don't talk about it to anyone I care about. I have a fear that everyone can hear this noise but are unconscious about it. Once you start paying attention to it, you cannot let it go. I don't want then to notice their tinnitus. I want them to be unaware of it. I cannot...

Of course, without a doubt. Once you feel better, you move on. It is also a big part of habituation to not think about the tinnitus. Subscribing to such forums only reminds us of it. G'day.

Okay. So, a month ago I would have not thought twice and said "Yes", I can enjoy my life as much as I did before I had tinnitus. But for about 10 days, I've had a rebound, and a couple of nights ago, I was miserable. Today, at the 10th day of the rebound, where I can clearly hear tinnitus, I...