Feeling So Suicidal

[geg1992]

No TRT, just time and gradual exposure.
I think some frequency loss plus inner ear infection, but who knows.
You've got to put yourself in normal environments (which will seem loud to you), then grin and bare it. I did use a set of ear plugs (V-MODA Faders $15), that really seem to block the distressing noise out while still allowing me to carry on conversations, and be in public places (not perfect, but not bad).
I played my guitar softly, it put me in as good a place as I could get). Couldn't watch TV, but did burn through a lot of books. Use the technique on that thread, be patient, be determined, believe in the process, but don't expect things to happen over night, it takes time. The H should soften, the T should soften a bit (but you will probably still hear it, however you won't be all stressed out because of it (habituation- it is like co-existence). Feel free to pick my brain at anytime. I've been helped, and I will help if I can. Mick

Hi Mick,

Thanks very much, I really appreciate your help as well as the help of others!

I thought that would be the case but I read about people's ears getting worse by doing that. Mine seem to be getting worse and worse too. I'm dreading work on Monday! I'll have a look for them but I'm in England so who knows thanks. I am able to watch TV up to 65 fb which is one good thing I guess!

I just worry about if the H will get better. I can't live with this my whole life and I have a trip to disney planned in September which I've paid for most of, and may have to cancel that.

I don't understand though, as if the brain senses your hearing is lost, so over amplifies sounds, surely the hearing loss will always be there so your brain will always over amplify sounds? I don't get how we can get back to normal if that makes sense? Strange!

 

[geg1992]

geg1992, Richard is correct with his thoughts on normal ear plugs. The V-moda are different as they seem to block out those frequencies that are most bothersome. They do not prevent whatever noises are going on in your head from being there, they just allow you to gradually work yourself back into social or business environments. You do have to expose yourself to noise to achieve any reduction with your H, but these really did help me do it gradually without an awful lot of discomfort. You do what you feel is best for you, I'm just letting you know how it played out for me. Mick

Thank you again! I may look at these. I worry what sounds are causing more issues. As most sounds hurt so it's hard to tell which are damaging and which are not. I may wear ear plugs when driving as I have low profile tyres meaning the db reading is 80-90. Is that too high?

 

[RB2014]

I installed a free app on my smartphone to measure db levels called sound meter. I have a speed3 which is pretty loud and I have low profile tires also. I've never recorded over 85db. You might want to double check with your car, but its usually in the 70db range for most of the ride. I think its 85 db for 8 hours or so and you really cant drive for that long so it should be safe. Ear plugs while driving should help. I know I had to take my hearing aids off when I had H driving to work.

 

[geg1992]

I installed a free app on my smartphone to measure db levels called sound meter. I have a speed3 which is pretty loud and I have low profile tires also. I've never recorded over 85db. You might want to double check with your car, but its usually in the 70db range for most of the ride. I think its 85 db for 8 hours or so and you really cant drive for that long so it should be safe. Ear plugs while driving should help. I know I had to take my hearing aids off when I had H driving to work.

I have that app too!

And wow! That's the car i was looking at before I got T! Although it's the Mazda 3 MPs here. Yeah I've checked several times. The roads here are poor. It was 92 at one point. I'll check again later too. May get a new car - youve tempted me with the Mazda now!

 

[Street Spirit]

H is not just anxiety. Mine has worsened over the last 1.5 years. Not sharing this to scare but inform. H is different for everyone and truly not one person can actually tell you what it is or IF it will go.

 

[geg1992]

H is not just anxiety. Mine has worsened over the last 1.5 years. Not sharing this to scare but inform. H is different for everyone and truly not one person can actually tell you what it is or IF it will go.

I guess it's a case of everyone's different isn't it, same with T! Luckily mine has improved a lot although once a week it seems to come back again. The less anxious I am towards it, and the more I expose my self to normal sounds, pushing through the uncomfortable times, the better it gets. I hope yours improves soon, it's such a horrible thing.

 

[Street Spirit]

I guess it's a case of everyone's different isn't it, same with T! Luckily mine has improved a lot although once a week it seems to come back again. The less anxious I am towards it, and the more I expose my self to normal sounds, pushing through the uncomfortable times, the better it gets. I hope yours improves soon, it's such a horrible thing.

Thank you.

 

[PhyllisC]

Dear friends with hyperacusis, acupuncture significantly reduced this in one session for me, when my first ear event happened that resulted in my current tinnitus. Please try it. It made everything bearable again. My best to you.

 

[Street Spirit]

Dear friends with hyperacusis, acupuncture significantly reduced this in one session for me, when my first ear event happened that resulted in my current tinnitus. Please try it. It made everything bearable again. My best to you.

I was just looking into this today, thank you for sharing

 

[Danny Boy]

Hi Mick,

Thanks very much, I really appreciate your help as well as the help of others!

I thought that would be the case but I read about people's ears getting worse by doing that. Mine seem to be getting worse and worse too. I'm dreading work on Monday! I'll have a look for them but I'm in England so who knows thanks. I am able to watch TV up to 65 fb which is one good thing I guess!

I just worry about if the H will get better. I can't live with this my whole life and I have a trip to disney planned in September which I've paid for most of, and may have to cancel that.

I don't understand though, as if the brain senses your hearing is lost, so over amplifies sounds, surely the hearing loss will always be there so your brain will always over amplify sounds? I don't get how we can get back to normal if that makes sense? Strange!

I've been taking keppra and it's cured my hyperacusis and mine was severe. So I recommend that, if you want a real cure.

 

[PhyllisC]

Danny Boy, I'm curious: What is keppra?

 

[lapidus]

Danny Boy, I'm curious: What is keppra?

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/thread...er-possible-potassium-channel-modulator.7295/

 

[Danny Boy]

Danny Boy, I'm curious: What is keppra?

It's quite a safe drug, as I haven't had any side-effects as of yet.

 

[PaulBe]

H is not just anxiety. Mine has worsened over the last 1.5 years. Not sharing this to scare but inform. H is different for everyone and truly not one person can actually tell you what it is or IF it will go.

True. Hyperacusis is a blanket term for all sorts of sound intolerances. Blanket terms are bad news, given that modern medicine is so criteria-driven and less inclined toward open-minded investigation than it once was. H vs anxiety is a real chicken and egg debate. Anxiety feeds it no doubt, but I do agree, without the H there wouldn't be the anxiety. Its what they call a positive feedback loop. On begets the other which makes it more intense which makes the other more intense and so on...