It has taken a long time. I have had every level of intensity, that tinnitus has had to offer me. Out of all of them being struck by tinnitus at it's early stages was most difficult. I say this because, I was so surprised that it even existed. I figured in the early years that I was just hearing my old tv, or a fridge. It was a pure shock to have ringing come out my head.
My mentality and attitude towards tinnitus got set from the early years. I had to adapt my thinking, ways, emotions from the very first mild encounter that I had with tinnitus. Years passed and new baselines came along, those early years and my dealings with tinnitus were instrumental to how I live today.
These days I live with a very nasty/loud/aggressive tinnitus and very bad hearing as well. I don't get down on myself or get filled with negativity. Life is not easy at all, but I never expected it to be either.
My philosophy on life is very different from most. Affliction is here and it's a 24/7 ordeal, but my rise to it is 90% non-existent.
PS- I am the type of guy that will find a WAY, to manage and live with an affliction/obstacle. I may not have an answer right away, but I keep looking and trying things to make my situation a little better. I just have that drive and motivation.
I come here to give these people motivation and a drive to help them live a little better with their tinnitus.
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