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Hi @Petey04, Tinnitus can change, and when it does, it can be alarming. We know that an anxious reaction often makes it worse, but we also know that when we accept and work on managing our anxiety around tinnitus, our perception of it tends to lessen, allowing us to live well with it. When we...

You’ve been through a shock, and you’re in the process of recovering. It’s normal to reflect on that night, to feel sadness or regret about your situation; this is all part of the recovery journey. Recovery can be slow, but you’ll find comfort as you start to notice improvements, just as you...

Hello, I have tinnitus and live very well with it. I joined this forum to help others, just as people helped me on my journey to wellness. I spent a lot of time “suffering” from tinnitus, and I hope that sharing my journey and the actions I took to achieve wellness can help others. I believe...

I remember all too well how real tinnitus struggles can be. I spent many months living like a zombie, just going through the motions. Improving my sleep was a huge step toward recovery. Many of the feelings you describe, I have felt too. Keep searching for ways to improve your sleep, and talk...

Hi @momus, This is definitely an interesting topic. I approach it from the perspective that the best way to recover from tinnitus is to make it as irrelevant as possible. The best way to do that, in my view, is to continue living your life as you would have before. Of course, the big caveat...

Hi @ddela889, how has your week been?

This seems sensible if it helps. Antidepressants can be beneficial; they were helpful for me on my journey. You’ll find differing opinions on this, but in my experience, they allowed me to regain some objectivity, which, in turn, made other methods I was using to calm myself more effective.

Hi @Smartone202, How is your week going? All I meant was that, throughout my journey, I noticed I often had spikes when I was expecting them. For example, after a night out, I would perceive my tinnitus as more intense, not because the night out actually made it worse, but because, on some...

You’re comparing hearing loss to a leg fracture, but these are not the same. The hearing system isn’t like a bone breaking. I don’t think it’s as straightforward as you suggest, and I believe people should remain open-minded to the possibility that they can continue living as they did before a...

Hi @JohanR, On reflection, do you think it was the medication that caused the symptoms (the tripling of your tinnitus), or could it have been your body monitoring for any changes after taking the tablet? I ask because one tablet is a very small dose, and I believe that SSRIs can be an...

Hi @Smartone202, Experiencing baseline days is really positive, and I am sure these will become more frequent as you adjust to this latest episode. Have you considered a hearing test to rule out any potential hearing loss after the loud night out you had? It is more likely that the increased...

I’ve always thought of tinnitus as something that adjusts in response to our level of hearing loss—the greater the hearing loss, the more prominent the tinnitus. Did you experience any specific incident in gym class that might have triggered this reaction? I believe my tinnitus developed as a...

I’m sorry to hear about your experience, and I hope better days are ahead for you. I agree that everyone should take a sensible approach to protecting their hearing. Personally, I believe that living life as I would have without tinnitus is essential. When people adopt this approach, assuming...

Hi @emmie, We know that tinnitus distress often feeds off attention, so it’s possible that this time of year triggers increased focus on it, leading to these challenging Octobers. I’d recommend avoiding Google searches, as that tends to increase attention on the symptoms and can make the...

Hi @Nick47, I understand that choosing this approach is a decision many people will make, and if it feels right for them, then it absolutely is the right choice. However, I sometimes wonder if our heightened tinnitus symptoms are actually a result of increased focus on them. Are we...

I remember thinking that I would never go to the cinema or attend sporting events again. In the end, it was attempting these activities and realizing I was fine afterward that allowed me to enjoy them as I did before. This is just my experience, though. We’re all different, and you should do...

It’s probably best for an expert to provide their opinion. Logically, it doesn’t feel right to me that some people would be more or less susceptible than others, but I’m not an expert.

Hi Daniella, This is exactly how I felt during the first few months of experiencing my tinnitus. Being kind to yourself is a great starting point. Tinnitus often feels louder the more anxious or focused you are on it. It may take time and care, but you will be okay. Talk to your friends and...

Hello, I don’t believe people with existing hearing damage are necessarily more or less susceptible, but this is something best confirmed with an ENT specialist. Let me use an analogy to explain. Imagine your nervous system as a primitive monkey living inside you, one that has a certain fear...

Hi Daniella, Please don't worry; you're going to be okay. Tinnitus is very common, and many people live well with it. I'm one of those people. Tinnitus often appears after a significant life event or during periods of anxiety, and it rarely indicates a serious medical condition. An ENT...