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  1. douglas_charles

    Update from a Music Maker After 9 Months of Persistent — But Now Mild — Tinnitus

    No problem, John! So many people who make their livelihood from music have experienced this trauma, and in it's beginning onset it's hard to not feel so swallowed up by the grief and stress of it all. Given that you're a few months in, hopefully you've found some solace (to the best of your...
  2. douglas_charles

    Update from a Music Maker After 9 Months of Persistent — But Now Mild — Tinnitus

    @DimLeb - I really appreciate that! It was a terrifying experience in the beginning that I sort of had to stumble my way into figuring out what I could and couldn't do. I use an app on my iPhone called "Decibel X." There's a free version that comes with a ton of adds, and after tax it's...
  3. douglas_charles

    Update from a Music Maker After 9 Months of Persistent — But Now Mild — Tinnitus

    @Uklawyer - I really appreciate your response and kind words. I started using the "Waking Up" app on my iPhone last April. It costs $100 a year, but I know they offer free trials and even free memberships if that's out of anyone's budget. I do a 20 minute guided meditation every day, and since...
  4. douglas_charles

    Update from a Music Maker After 9 Months of Persistent — But Now Mild — Tinnitus

    @ALS - That's very nice of you to say. I still have hope that one day the ringing will go away completely, but in the meantime I'm committed to making sure it never gets worse. Feels like the best path to hope I've been able to think of.
  5. douglas_charles

    Update from a Music Maker After 9 Months of Persistent — But Now Mild — Tinnitus

    Hi Everyone :) I made a promise to myself that after nine months or so of experiencing consistent tinnitus, I would post on this forum to share my experience thus far. So many of the success stories on this site gave me so much hope when I was in the depths of despair over my tinnitus in the...