- Mar 10, 2016
- 270
- Tinnitus Since
- 01/2016
- Cause of Tinnitus
- The world may never know..
Hi people,
Just thought I'd share my story. So back in 23 December 2015, I woke up and had a buzzing in my ears; that is the day my life changed forever.
Now, I won't go into the trauma side of things because I want this to be a very positive post. (As you may already know the kind of party we're having in our heads
)
Anyways, here I am almost 2 years with my annoying best friend tinnitus, what a fucking journey it has been, amiright?
Anyways, I guess I just want to talk about how my life has been! Well, I am married to the love of my life who has helped me through the worst times in my life. Who understands that certain noises flare up my ears.
I have also moved overseas to be with my partner, and we've been having adventure after adventure.
I have a wonderful job as a marketer and the best thing is that MY BOSS ALSO HAS TINNITUS! Meaning that he understands why I listen to bells and stuff some days. He is completely deaf in his left ear and he says that he hears a loud whistle (if he listens out for it).
My partner and I have been to Spain, Portugal, France, Luxembourg, Ireland, Netherlands, English Countryside, America, and now we're planning on maybe visiting Thailand next year. Not bragging but just letting you know that airplanes are nothing to be afraid of
I just wear earplugs (I accepted a little over a year ago that yes, I will hear the tinnitus. It's there, it's sharp, but it's there.)
I have also been to concerts. I have actually been in the front, right in front of the singer, I just wear earplugs. The cheap foam earplugs you can buy at Boots for £1.
I drink, I have wine, beer, sherry, port, spirits, etc. It's not my escape, I just really enjoy these.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that when I first got tinnitus, I was in a whirlwind of emotions. I felt like my world was over but in reality, it didn't 'start over', it just went on. My focus wasn't so much on the ringing in my head. It was on my life, my relationships, the things that I want and I'm working for. I guess in simple terms, it will and does get better
My tinnitus is like many others on here. It's loud, it's annoying, it feels like there's a static sensation in the back of my head. So I know it's there. I don't want to compare because everyone's is different, and we all go through things differently. However, I just want to say that I'm here for you. We're all here for you. If you need a friend, hey! Hit me up I live in London, wanna grab a beer?
-Richie.
Just thought I'd share my story. So back in 23 December 2015, I woke up and had a buzzing in my ears; that is the day my life changed forever.
Now, I won't go into the trauma side of things because I want this to be a very positive post. (As you may already know the kind of party we're having in our heads
)Anyways, here I am almost 2 years with my annoying best friend tinnitus, what a fucking journey it has been, amiright?
Anyways, I guess I just want to talk about how my life has been! Well, I am married to the love of my life who has helped me through the worst times in my life. Who understands that certain noises flare up my ears.
I have also moved overseas to be with my partner, and we've been having adventure after adventure.
I have a wonderful job as a marketer and the best thing is that MY BOSS ALSO HAS TINNITUS! Meaning that he understands why I listen to bells and stuff some days. He is completely deaf in his left ear and he says that he hears a loud whistle (if he listens out for it).
My partner and I have been to Spain, Portugal, France, Luxembourg, Ireland, Netherlands, English Countryside, America, and now we're planning on maybe visiting Thailand next year. Not bragging but just letting you know that airplanes are nothing to be afraid of
I just wear earplugs (I accepted a little over a year ago that yes, I will hear the tinnitus. It's there, it's sharp, but it's there.)I have also been to concerts. I have actually been in the front, right in front of the singer, I just wear earplugs. The cheap foam earplugs you can buy at Boots for £1.
I drink, I have wine, beer, sherry, port, spirits, etc. It's not my escape, I just really enjoy these.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that when I first got tinnitus, I was in a whirlwind of emotions. I felt like my world was over but in reality, it didn't 'start over', it just went on. My focus wasn't so much on the ringing in my head. It was on my life, my relationships, the things that I want and I'm working for. I guess in simple terms, it will and does get better
My tinnitus is like many others on here. It's loud, it's annoying, it feels like there's a static sensation in the back of my head. So I know it's there. I don't want to compare because everyone's is different, and we all go through things differently. However, I just want to say that I'm here for you. We're all here for you. If you need a friend, hey! Hit me up
I live in London, wanna grab a beer?-Richie.
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