Hey Packy,
You're welcome and I know how you feel. The key to all of this is time. If your ear isn't even healed yet (and possibly infected- go get a second opinion from a doc on that!) you can't really expect the ringing to go down yet. Just breathe, mask it, take some (prescribed) anxiety medication if you have it and accept that it is where it is now. Nothing you do will change that right now except being good to your body and mind and not stressing about it. It's hard to let go of that kind of control (or it was for me), but it's really a bit of a relief when you known you've done/are doing all you can. Stop focusing on the sound and the volume and focus on doing something peaceful (long hot shower, video games, yoga etc. - I swear by the yoga - works for me every time - try Kate potters Ayurvedic yoga - there's a 15 min nervous system calming sequence that just rocks - that's how I got myself off sleeping pills)
Also realize you need to give your body time. There is literally a hole in your ear. That's a big trauma for a delicate thing like the ear and an war infection or a ruptured ear drum can cause tinnitus all by itself (usually temporary in those cases so don't fret). It may take months for it to go back down to its old level, but I really think it will. Just stop waiting for it to change. It's like watching grass grow or water come to a boil. It'll happen, but certainly not any faster because you're watching. You may as well be off living and healing your soul
Try the yoga, or chi Kung or take a jog - whatever floats your boat. Even if it's not fun the first time and you're thinking about the ringing, just keep at it. Things will start to change in your mind if not in your tinnitus itself. You will be amazed
Also, mine was noise induced too, and I still think it can heal, even after all this time, but if it doesnt, then you know, I just think to myself, "today I am okay." I'll worry about tomorrow, tomorrow, you DO NOT KNOW what it may bring
Thank you very much for the suggestions. Its just been really loud and like I said, it is like i'm hearing noise from within the ear. Bass from music sounds hollow and inwardly generated. My ear hurts every few hours for a second or two. Doctor said also, there can be a hole behind the covered portion of the hole, so that alone is consideration,
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