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There is definitely a chance for a full recovery (no more tinnitus). If it was only a few rounds fired and you are so young, you have good odds of recovering. Stay hopeful. Stay strong. And maybe no more guns for you. If you do continue to shoot, use earplugs and wear earmuffs on top of them...

After experiencing a few incidents at the gym where someone dropped the weight stack on a cable machine, creating a loud metal-on-metal sound, I started wearing foam earplugs during my workouts. I do wonder about the pressure that builds up when squatting heavy, but I think that’s the lesser of...

Sorry to hear that your tinnitus has worsened. Was the muffler explosion recent? I haven’t returned to work yet. I might try going back to the machine shop later this year on a part-time basis, just to test the waters. Are you still working in a CNC milling factory?

I do have a baseline, fortunately. To those of you with reactive tinnitus, I truly feel for you. Hopefully, someone who can better relate to your struggles will comment soon. Stay strong!

I’m so happy to hear that you’ve found a major improvement! Welcome to the site! There are many kind and helpful people here who can support you.

Well said!

@DamagedJoe, what you shared is a good sign, in my humble opinion. If your “archenemy” tone comes and goes, it might be a sign of healing!

Have you tried a simple, old-fashioned box fan? You can adjust the settings to low, medium, or high. It provides a soothing, hypnotic drone to fall asleep to.

THIS! I totally understand, as I’m sure most of us here do. Welcome to a club of torture that few of us even knew existed. All I can say is to keep putting one foot in front of the other—and remember TPP: Time, Protection, and Patience. Protect your damaged ears from now on and for the rest of...

I hope someone with more knowledge about air pressure changes, whether the ear canals need to be unobstructed during these changes, and basic tips for flying with tinnitus chimes in.

I’ve flown 3- to 5-hour flights several times over the past 1.5 years, and I always put in foam earplugs before takeoff, leaving them in until the plane has landed. Fortunately, I don’t experience reactive tinnitus, and this method has worked well for me without any issues. I agree with you—if...

Your symptoms sound a bit like mild vertigo. I experienced something similar once. I felt dizzy and noticed I was walking more slowly and upright, trying to maintain my balance. When I visited my doctor, he discovered a ball of earwax in one of my ears. After flushing it out with water, I felt...

Alcoholics have Alcoholics Anonymous meetings they can attend, for fellowship and support. People like us with ear issues need something similar. A place we can meet up, face to face, and help one another get thru this ordeal.

My “therapy” was a complete joke. It cost $175 for a 50-minute session, and all she basically said was, “Think positive thoughts.” She was supposed to be a CBT therapist, but it was a total waste of my time and money. It’s shameful that they charge so much for such worthless drivel.

I want to repeat my advice to you: stop trying to find a cure, supplement, surgery, pill, or anything else to fix this. Just stop and do nothing for now. Instead, try to grit your teeth and bear it. Your wife and kids need you to be strong. It will be tough for a while, no doubt, but things...

Congratulations! I’m so glad to hear that you’ve gotten better. Please make sure to protect your ears for the rest of your life and help spread awareness about these challenging conditions to your friends, family, coworkers, and others.

I know this is really tough. Believe me, I understand. We all do. Please do whatever you think is best for you. I truly hope things start to calm down, and I believe they can if you just give it some time. Hang in there, for your family and for yourself. I am rooting for you!

Sir, with all due respect, you may want to stop. Stop researching surgeries. You experienced acoustic trauma, an injury caused by noise, during the MRI just a month ago. Give your ears and psyche time to heal. Pursuing surgery so soon could potentially worsen your condition, leading to...

Hang in there! There are so many stories of improvement, sometimes gradual and other times sudden, that happen over months or even years. One month is just the beginning of the journey. Think of this as a marathon, not a sprint. The TPP formula (Time, Protection, Patience) is your best...

How are you doing, Matthew? Has your tinnitus faded any? Has your hearing improved?

Hang in there, @delta784. I know it is really tough right now, but just keep taking things one step at a time. This mindset helped me get through the first difficult six months.

What is "severe, catastrophic OCD"?

What weapons do you think caused your tinnitus? Were you issued any hearing protection during your time in the military? I’m sorry you’re going through this difficult experience. Please hang in there!

Suicide rates in the military are alarmingly high. I believe tinnitus is the #1 disability claim among veterans. Sadly, not everyone in the military is able to survive this struggle.

@FellowSufferer, can you elaborate on the story of the person you know whose tinnitus from a gunshot faded?

Hello, Michal. I’m sorry to hear about your situation. While I’m not a sport shooter myself, my tinnitus also resulted from shooting guns. Perhaps something in my threads or posts could be helpful to you, or maybe some of the other shooters here will share their insights soon. Hang in there!

I’m glad to hear you are getting a reprieve from the tinnitus! Enjoy the silence while you can. That said, please be very cautious with mind-altering medications prescribed by doctors. In my humble opinion, taking medication these days can feel like playing Russian roulette—you never know what...

Maybe practices like meditation, yoga, or entering trance states could help slow the brain waves. Even if they do not have a noticeable effect on tinnitus, they might still provide a deeply relaxing and pleasant experience—something I think we could all use more of.

@knk89, how are you holding up?

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I also developed tinnitus from shooting. You might find something helpful or relatable in my previous posts or threads—feel free to check them out. Hang in there! This could improve with time or even go away completely.

How are you doing? I hope you are feeling a bit better. I too have tinnitus caused by gunshots. Did the tinnitus fade any for you, after your gunshot incident? Or did it stay about the same? Hang in there.

You’re only four months into this round. Remember TPP - Time, Patience, Protection. With time, things will improve. Be patient. Hold onto faith and hope. You will feel better, friend.

Look up @Mymlan's post in the Success Stories section. Her tinnitus began after exposure to a jackhammer in a tunnel. It took about three years, but her tinnitus has nearly faded away. Healing can be a slow process, sometimes taking years. Start embracing the TPP motto: Time, Patience...

It sounds like you’re managing quite well. I’m hopeful for any improvements, and I remind myself that things could always be far worse. I’m also very grateful that I can sleep and function without medication. Adopting an “attitude of gratitude” really helps pull me out of any feelings of...

I’m truly sorry you’re going through this difficult time. Most, if not all of us, know exactly how you feel. It may go away entirely, fade to a more manageable level, or your brain may adapt to it through habituation. Try talking to someone about it. Tinnitus is more common than you might think...

Insomnia, anxiety, nervous breakdowns, and panic attacks are common during the first few weeks or months. Be patient; things will likely calm down over time. It took me about five months before I started getting 7–8 hours of sleep each night. I also struggled with insomnia and broken sleep at...

How loud and bothersome would you say your "normal" tinnitus is? Are you coping with it ok?

@re-animator, what you described sounds like “fleeting tinnitus.” I used to experience this several times a day for the first 6 to 12 months. It would start with a split-second of dead silence in one ear (never both at the same time), followed by a louder, pure tone that lasted 10 to 20 seconds...

@johnnyovercash7 shared his experience with tinnitus, and it seems like his condition either stayed the same or worsened. He has every right to share his story. However, you chimed in to criticize him for sharing his experience. My point is that you seem unwilling to accept a “negative” story...

I don’t think it’s helpful to lie to newcomers or sugar-coat the harsh realities of living with nonstop ringing in your head. Sometimes things get better; sometimes they don’t.

Welcome!

Maybe look into getting custom molded earplugs, that are a perfect fit for your small ear canals. Hang in there!

You do realize that you are supposed to sloooooowly and gently remove the foam earplugs, to break the seal without damaging your ears, right?

@re-animator, hi there! I also developed tinnitus from firearms, so I understand the anxiety and panic you’re experiencing—it’s no fun. Are you able to sleep? I struggled with sleeplessness, waking up several times each night, and never feeling truly rested. For the first three to four months, I...

Good idea with the manual scaling! A bit of extra money to pay versus risking your sanity—easy choice!

How loud was the concert? Were you close to the stage or speakers? I’m sorry you’re going through this. Hang in there! You went through this 10 years ago, so you know that things can calm down. How bad was your initial tinnitus, ear pain, or hearing loss from the 2014 gun incident?

If I understood your last reply, your theory is that the ear aches/pain and hyperacusis must subside BEFORE the tinnitus starts to fade. Am I correct on that? If so, I really don't have a clue how the body/mind heal, and if healing is in a certain order, or everything at once. All I know is I...

Yes... It's been 17 months since the incident. Yes... Tinnitus, pain, hyperacusis were maybe "moderate" right after the incident. I'd say at least 3 months for dull ache in my ears to go away. 9 months, at least, for the hyperacusis to settle down. The volume of my tinnitus HAS faded. It is...

I’m back with an update. The tinnitus is still with me—mild and stable—and for that, I am VERY grateful. I know it could be much, much worse. The hardest part has been forgiving myself for the poor choices I made the day my wife and I went shooting. I already had a mountain of regrets, and when...

Hang in there, Emily! The trauma to your ears—and your psyche—is still fresh, but it will get better with time. We all go through the initial shock, grief, and regret over the actions that caused our tinnitus. Feelings of panic, high anxiety, hopelessness, and depression are common. But please...

I'm glad it went well for you! Did you wear earplugs throughout the entire process?