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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?

Thank you for explaining the "occlusion effect." If you're unsure about going to the dentist, don't rush into it. Dentists are businesses, and part of their job is to create a sense of urgency, making you feel like you need to act quickly before your teeth deteriorate. Don’t fall for it—you...

I’m really happy to see you posting encouraging comments, Matthew! I’ve wondered how you’ve been doing. It sounds like you’re in a much better state of mind compared to earlier in the year. Keep taking care of yourself!

Would using earplugs work? I know people have mentioned the "occlusion effect," but I’m not sure I fully understand what that means. Is it harmful to your ears to wear earplugs at the dentist's office? If so, is it because the dental drill is being used inside your mouth, causing the sound waves...

Try running a box fan in your bedroom when you’re ready to go to sleep. Any kind of soothing or hypnotic sounds can help distract your brain from the tinnitus, making it easier to fall asleep. We've all been where you are right now, and yes, it’s tough. But it might go away, and if it doesn’t...

I have had tinnitus for just over a year, while you’ve been dealing with it for 43 years. I don’t know if I can offer much help, but I want you to know that you’ve been heard. Please hang in there. I’m sure someone with more experience than me will come along and respond to you. Pray to...

I have had mild tinnitus for 16 months now. Fortunately, it has been non-reactive, and the hyperacusis faded away within the first six months or so. However, I did experience something similar to what you described—a wailing police car rushing past me. I've also had loud Harley-Davidson...

I am leaving these forums as I need a break from all the understandable pain and misery. I have mild/stable tinnitus that I think has gotten a bit quieter since the onset 9 months ago. I have gotten used to it, for the most part. My hyperacusis and ear pain have mostly gone away. Thank you...

That's the spirit! Acceptance and true grit. You're a strong person, and an inspiration to me and a lot of others here.

@Jammer, sorry to hear this happened to you. People can be mindless assholes. I hope your ears have calmed down by now.

On the bright side, all this arguing is at least distracting you people from the ongoing ringing in your ears/heads.

Glad to hear you are doing ok. If you can manage to get some sleep every night, it makes all the difference in the world, as far as keeping your sanity with tinnitus. I tried Melatonin, but it didn't really have an effect on me. I got 3-4 hours sleep a night (if I was lucky) for my first 4...

In case you are in denial about the realities of severe tinnitus, it CAN and DOES cause/exacerbate mental illness! Have you not read any of the posts where people tell their stories of being admitted to mental institutions? Of people having nervous breakdowns over the incessant ringing in their...

@David Anthony, how are you doing these days? Any reduction in your tinnitus?

Mighty judgemental there, ain't ya? Tinnitus and the resulting insomnia DID cause this man to do what he did, according to the @LostinTX's story. I'm sorry if those facts don't make you feel all warm and cuddly... but it is what it is.

How are you doing, @MatthewR?

I have taken more Vitamin C, in addition to my daily multi-vitamin... but that's it. I eat pretty healthy, haven't smoked in over a decade, and exercise regularly. Mid-50s and married. Just trying to stay in quiet surroundings, and let Mother nature and time heal me as they may. Sounds like...

@manapuas, sorry you are here. Hopefully you will heal, and never have to go thru this again. I also got my tinnitus from shooting. That was almost 8 months ago, and I have experienced improvement! The tinnitus seems to be slooooooooowwwwwly and subtly getting quieter. And I turned a corner on...

You know what, I'm truly sorry you are dealing with tinnitus now, but you're nuts if you think that guy on the motorcycle should be punished or sued! People rev their engines ALL THE TIME, motorcycles, cars, trucks... Modern life is very loud. It sounds like just a bad, random encounter between...

Thank you all for replying.

@LukeYoung, that is great news! Gives hope to those like us, who damaged their ears with noise. I'm glad you are feeling better after the microsuction. Protect those ears, and have a happy new year!

@LukeYoung, how severe would you say your tinnitus has been in the last few years? Did the volume of it go down since your concert trauma, several years ago?

I hope everyone has a happy new year! Hopefully we will see progress in reclaiming peace and joy in our lives. Here's to a better year in 2024!

Thank you @David Anthony for the detailed update. I hope you are getting thru the stress of this.

Hi everyone. I have worked as a Machinist for 30 years. I quit my job over a year ago, so my wife and I could do a bit more living. We are in our 50s. We had money saved for this. My plan was to travel and just focus on enjoying each day, for at least a year... and then I would return to my job...

Wow! That's a lot you're dealing with. Based on what I picked up from reading your response, I'd say your tinnitus would be severe? Would you agree with that? What has been helpful for you to reduce/manage your anxiety?