Socializing with Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome (TTTS) — Any Activity Suggestions?

[Rosa_D_123]

Hello everyone,

My name is Rhona Coghlan. I am 24 years old and living in Ireland. I have had tinnitus for the past four years and have been experiencing symptoms of Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome (TTTS) for the last three months.

I am trying to widen my social circle for the sake of my mental health, but I am worried about how my ears will react. I have become very sensitive to sounds, especially when people talk to me. Interestingly, music and other sounds like cars do not seem to affect me.

If anyone has TTTS or knowledge about it and can offer advice on how to socialize while managing it, I would really appreciate it. I used to love dancing, but I understand that I may need to give that up.

I have not seen an ENT yet, but I have an appointment in about a month. Thank you all for reading, and I welcome any advice you can share!

 

[MindOverMatter]

Hello everyone,

My name is Rhona Coghlan. I am 24 years old and living in Ireland. I have had tinnitus for the past four years and have been experiencing symptoms of Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome (TTTS) for the last three months.

I am trying to widen my social circle for the sake of my mental health, but I am worried about how my ears will react. I have become very sensitive to sounds, especially when people talk to me. Interestingly, music and other sounds like cars do not seem to affect me.

If anyone has TTTS or knowledge about it and can offer advice on how to socialize while managing it, I would really appreciate it. I used to love dancing, but I understand that I may need to give that up.

I have not seen an ENT yet, but I have an appointment in about a month. Thank you all for reading, and I welcome any advice you can share!

Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome, by itself, is not dangerous to my knowledge. Most of all, it is annoying and disturbing. I have had many bouts with it throughout the years, the last one lasting a few months if I recall correctly.

TTTS tends to fade when you stop focusing on it. In other words, it often improves when you react to it with less negativity and stop worrying about it constantly.

It is largely fueled by stress and anxiety.