Hi Leeroy - Hang in there. Been there many times. It will settle down again. The hardest part is, when it is this bad, anything anyone suggests in terms of how to pass the time/divert your focus will seem pointless or impossible (at least that is always how I feel in those times). But distraction and forcing yourself to do quiet activities, especially getting outside, and just believing that some relief will come is all I know to recommend.
Hang in there brother, if there was no associated noise trauma, these spikes usually settle down, and even with noise trauma it could also settle down.
I totally understand. I have been there too. I don't even like to think about those times because they were so dark and incredibly hurtful. I used to say literal prayers all day long to die, get hit by a truck, etc. - just anything to have it end but without hurting my family by hurting myself.
I feel you so much. I love you all so much. WE gotta make it!
Any (specific) advice? I know I'm supposed to explain how every day is for me and the restrictions. I've written up some notes. It's difficult to express to people a condition they have no clue about and can't relate to. I was going to emphasize that I constantly think of suicide and don't see myself being around in old age or even 10 years. They can't relate to a constant ringing sound in their brains and ears so I have to stress the psychological effects, the depression especially and anxiety. Even that is a challenge because the only backing and support I have is a family doctor and he was no help at all at the start. So, it's going to be difficult.
Everyone's tinnitus and condition is unique and different - but, many have similar reports. My ringing is unbearable, too. I still am not sure, after all this time - how it is getting worse. It is definitely worse than the first 6-12 months I had tinnitus.
No experience with hearings, but my advice is to get a psych report and if you can afford it, get a qEEG scan, that will show abnormal brain hyperactivity-especially in auditory cortex and prefrontal areas (amygdala, etc).
I know this wasn't directed at me, but I am in the UK and have had a successful disability claim. Although I do have an autoimmune condition which causes nerve & joint pain.
@dan, thanks mate! I'm hanging in there for now but really need some solid sleep to manage my mental state a bit better. Had a tiny bit of Valium yesterday (which i rarely ever take) and ended up with another sound in my left ear. So F***** awesome!
@PebblesForNow, exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you. I have let tinnitus get on top of me over the past 12 months and controlled me for too long. Time to take some ground back.
I agree. I had burning for 4 days and was at end of my rope... not even stabbing, just burning and I was done.
Off label... it's a hit or miss. I have slight hope for Dr. Thanos but looks like it will come out just before he retires.
Man I've been trying to habituate to sharp stabbing pain, but trust me, you just can't.
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