Accidents Do Happen — Stepped on an Air Packet and It Was VERY Loud

[fishbone]

Hi Folks,

It's been an ok day, I took off from the gym today (yesterday I power lifted) and just slept a little. I have no one to cook for me and I wasn't in the mood to make food that didn't taste all that great (I'm a guy that kinda sucks at cooking food ).

I grabbed one of my dogs and we ran out into a rainy day and went to a fast food spot and I bought a chicken sandwich. I knew that eating this food could possibly upset my stomach, but I cared less...I wanted a tasty food that I could enjoy. Yes, my stomach feels bloated and in pain as usual and that's ok, I live with it almost daily and I do not know any other way.

I decided to go to the supermarket because I needed some protein snacks, I went with a bad stomach but my willpower and drive was spot on. I was focused to get my goal/objective accomplished. I came back from the market and stepped on an air packet and it was VERY loud.

When things like this happen, I tell myself this "It's ok, my tinnitus is already at demon level and my hearing is beyond garbage, I will not rattle myself over this." I do not get excited or frustrated over this type of stuff anymore. Living with brutal/intrusive tinnitus and garbage hearing is never and easy thing, but I have accepted my reality, I accepted the struggle that tinnitus can possibly bring.

My goal is to not have these types of accidents happen, but they do happen and I am not rattled by it. Seeing people in the market with their families, their BF's, GF's kinda gets me still. It's never an easy thing, but I am beyond driven to live my life and be the best version of me possible.

I will not reach for any pills due to my accident either, just some quality time with my dogs

 

[DebInAustralia]

Hi Folks,

It's been an ok day, I took off from the gym today (yesterday I power lifted) and just slept a little. I have no one to cook for me and I wasn't in the mood to make food that didn't taste all that great (I'm a guy that kinda sucks at cooking food ).

I grabbed one of my dogs and we ran out into a rainy day and went to a fast food spot and I bought a chicken sandwich. I knew that eating this food could possibly upset my stomach, but I cared less...I wanted a tasty food that I could enjoy. Yes, my stomach feels bloated and in pain as usual and that's ok, I live with it almost daily and I do not know any other way.

I decided to go to the supermarket because I needed some protein snacks, I went with a bad stomach but my willpower and drive was spot on. I was focused to get my goal/objective accomplished. I came back from the market and stepped on an air packet and it was VERY loud.

When things like this happen, I tell myself this "It's ok, my tinnitus is already at demon level and my hearing is beyond garbage, I will not rattle myself over this." I do not get excited or frustrated over this type of stuff anymore. Living with brutal/intrusive tinnitus and garbage hearing is never and easy thing, but I have accepted my reality, I accepted the struggle that tinnitus can possibly bring.

My goal is to not have these types of accidents happen, but they do happen and I am not rattled by it. Seeing people in the market with their families, their BF's, GF's kinda gets me still. It's never an easy thing, but I am beyond driven to live my life and be the best version of me possible.

I will not reach for any pills due to my accident either, just some quality time with my dogs

Hey,

Good attitude...

Do you have hyperacusis?

I've had a few noisy incidents which have similarly rattled me.

I toss back a few nicotinamide ribosides and get my mind off worrying about what could be. Most times, it fortunately hasn't amounted to an increase.

This is no small feat for me to contain my anxiety regarding spikes since I already have anxiety and OCD to manage.

Pets are great therapy. I know they're not for everyone, but for me, having a furry friend is comforting.

You should post a pic of you with your dogs...

 

[fishbone]

Hey,

Good attitude...

Do you have hyperacusis?

I've had a few noisy incidents which have similarly rattled me.

I toss back a few nicotinamide ribosides and get my mind off worrying about what could be. Most times, it fortunately hasn't amounted to an increase.

This is no small feat for me to contain my anxiety regarding spikes since I already have anxiety and OCD to manage.

Pets are great therapy. I know they're not for everyone, but for me, having a furry friend is comforting.

You should post a pic of you with your dogs...

At times I feel that it's possible for me to have some sort of hyperacusis. At other times, I don't feel that I have it. I have been in martial arts classes and we clap and encourage each other and I was not bothered. When stressed it can annoy at times. Them air packets are loud, and I hate stepping on them. I can be at a restaurant that has 85+ dB and not be bothered as long as I don't stay too long. So, basically hyperacusis is an odd thing, but I feel that it doesn't bother me too much.

When I first got tinnitus in the early years, It was brutal and very painful. So, I know first hand how it feels.

When I have accidents like these, I apply sound enrichment and it calms down the mind.

P.S. - Tomorrow night I am supposed to be at a party, I may sit that one out.

 

[DebInAustralia]

Yes ...

Bottom line is: (this is my reasoning). It has happened now. Allowing anxiety to escalate your fears will only add to your distress.

So well done you for holding your ÷=%#$ together and for all that you do on this forum.

Happiest of new years to you xxx

 

[another sean]

In times when I crave something to go I usually use UberEats or Postmates. Door Dash went down hill.

 

[linearb]

Yup, stuff happens. someone else's (much louder than mine) motorcycle backfire shook my bones recently.

Meh, whatever. of course, I DO take pills, not not just for tinnitus, and I don't take more or less of this stuff happens.

 

[Jack Straw]

I am glad you're doing okay @fishbone!

 

[Sash]

@fishbone your message made me feel very sad for you especially the bit "Seeing people in the market with their families, their BF's, GF's kinda gets me still." I really hope you do find your soul mate. some day. I always think good things happen to good people so maybe something will happen for you one day. Tinnitus and loneliness is bit of a double whammy. It does help talking about how your day was and Tinnitus.

I did like your comment "best version of me possible" thats' the spirit. You obviously have the drive and determination. Too many people are defeatist in attitude though you probably have the experience dealing with it after so long.

There are just too many noises and difficult to isolate yourself so these can of hits will happen like Air packet. I hate it when I hear Sirens.

 

[fishbone]

Severe tinnitus is horrible, but it is what it is. I take a stand against tinnitus and will never let it dictate my life! I fully feel the pain all my tinnitus brothers and sisters feel and that's why I come here to help. I take life lessons and use it daily to be a better person and live to the best of my capability.

 

[Alue]

Someone popped a whole roll of these things right next to me today. It sounded like a string of firecrackers going off. It was really close to my ear, maybe two to three feet. I'm not sure how worried I should be. I did have earplugs in at the time thank god.

 

[Allan1967]

Hi Folks,

It's been an ok day, I took off from the gym today (yesterday I power lifted) and just slept a little. I have no one to cook for me and I wasn't in the mood to make food that didn't taste all that great (I'm a guy that kinda sucks at cooking food ).

I grabbed one of my dogs and we ran out into a rainy day and went to a fast food spot and I bought a chicken sandwich. I knew that eating this food could possibly upset my stomach, but I cared less...I wanted a tasty food that I could enjoy. Yes, my stomach feels bloated and in pain as usual and that's ok, I live with it almost daily and I do not know any other way.

I decided to go to the supermarket because I needed some protein snacks, I went with a bad stomach but my willpower and drive was spot on. I was focused to get my goal/objective accomplished. I came back from the market and stepped on an air packet and it was VERY loud.

When things like this happen, I tell myself this "It's ok, my tinnitus is already at demon level and my hearing is beyond garbage, I will not rattle myself over this." I do not get excited or frustrated over this type of stuff anymore. Living with brutal/intrusive tinnitus and garbage hearing is never and easy thing, but I have accepted my reality, I accepted the struggle that tinnitus can possibly bring.

My goal is to not have these types of accidents happen, but they do happen and I am not rattled by it. Seeing people in the market with their families, their BF's, GF's kinda gets me still. It's never an easy thing, but I am beyond driven to live my life and be the best version of me possible.

I will not reach for any pills due to my accident either, just some quality time with my dogs

Twice this week I've had the same stupid biatch toot her horn in an under ground car park whilst collecting a pool car. Today I looked at her with an expression that said 'You fcukin idiot' and shook my head. Twice!