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  1. Mack Hagood

    When and How Did Your Tinnitus Start and How Have You Tried to Alleviate It?

    Thanks to everyone for sharing their stories--this is very helpful! I am still following the thread. And good luck to you all. Best, Mack
  2. Mack Hagood

    When and How Did Your Tinnitus Start and How Have You Tried to Alleviate It?

    Hi Brad, thanks for your message. Is the smart meter a power meter in your home? Is the tinnitus louder when you are closer to the meter? If not, I tend to doubt this is the cause. What does the tinnitus sound like? You say you work in a quiet home environment--have you tried adding other sounds...
  3. Mack Hagood

    When and How Did Your Tinnitus Start and How Have You Tried to Alleviate It?

    Hi again, everyone. I really appreciate your stories--they are so helpful to my research. If anyone wants to tell me their story in a less public way, you can send me a private message in TT or email me: whagoodi /// indiana.edu. I am also doing skype interviews with many people with T. If you'd...
  4. Mack Hagood

    When and How Did Your Tinnitus Start and How Have You Tried to Alleviate It?

    Thanks everyone. This is very helpful. Please keep them coming!
  5. Mack Hagood

    When and How Did Your Tinnitus Start and How Have You Tried to Alleviate It?

    Hi everyone, I am doing dissertation research on tinnitus and the ways people deal with it. I am interviewing many patients and audiologists in person, but I would also like to get input from folks on the TT forum. So if you don't mind, please share your story: When did your T start? (Some...
  6. Mack Hagood

    MBCT (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy)

    MBCT is based upon principles in zen buddhism, which is all about being aware, present, and accepting of what you're feeling and thinking in the moment. So for example if you think, "This tinnitus is going to drive me nuts," mindfulness practice helps you step back and realize that this is a...
  7. Mack Hagood

    Hey, folks! I'm Mack, a tinnitus (non-medical) researcher.

    Thanks Clive and Jim. I will definitely set up a poll in the near future!
  8. Mack Hagood

    Sleep Strategies for Tinnitus Related Sleep Problems

    As for sleeping with in-ear monitors, I'd suggest the Mee Electronics M9. They are available for well under $20 on Amazon and sound surprisingly good, especially after you break them in. I think of them almost as disposables but they sound comparable to some much more expensive sets and better...
  9. Mack Hagood

    Hey, folks! I'm Mack, a tinnitus (non-medical) researcher.

    Hi everyone, I'm a PhD candidate at Indiana University's Department of Communication and Culture, doing dissertation research on the ways people use media technology to deal with their tinnitus. My definition of "media technology" is pretty broad and includes things like Neuromonics, sound...