Suicidal

[PeteJ]

I see that your tinnitus was caused by acoustic trauma. It seems to be only a month or so old, so here are some important facts:

Most tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma fades over time, typically within 6 to 18 months. In many cases, it fades completely. No matter how loud it seems today or how overwhelming the ear pain, fullness, and sensitivity to noise may feel, it will improve over time. Trust me—I've been there. It will get better, and you will regain your life.

This will likely be one of the toughest journeys of your life, but what you're experiencing now will not be the same in 6, 12, or 18 months. Healing is slow, but it will happen. Be patient, give yourself plenty of time, and make ear protection a lifelong priority.

I think this is false information that is spread here, for some reason.

 

[jjflyman]

I think this is false information that is spread here, for some reason.

@PeteJ, what part do you believe to be false?

 

[jim.wilson.169]

I want to repeat my advice to you: stop trying to find a cure, supplement, surgery, pill, or anything else to fix this. Just stop and do nothing for now. Instead, try to grit your teeth and bear it. Your wife and kids need you to be strong.

It will be tough for a while, no doubt, but things might eventually get better. If you give up, you will never know. Fight to stay alive. You are stronger than you think.

my family is my temple helping me through this. I have very dark thoughts but their presence and support give me strength and i know they are always there for me no matter what.

 

[PeteJ]

@PeteJ, what part do you believe to be false?

1. "Most tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma fades over time, typically within 6 to 18 months. In many cases, it fades completely."
2. "No matter how loud it seems today or how overwhelming the ear pain, fullness, and sensitivity to noise may feel, it will improve over time."

Those statements lack scientific or statistical evidence, and the rest is entirely opinion or subjective (100%).

Even if some people post and claim that "they improved," it remains subjective and often doesn't make sense. If it's acoustic trauma specifically, our ears might "heal" to some extent, but the degree of healing depends on the severity of the internal damage. The "healing" can only go so far.

My statement that tinnitus doesn't "fade" is subjective, sure—but I know a few people in real life who have tinnitus. At least four people have shared their experiences with me, and none of them have told me it "faded" or improved. In fact, two of them said it got worse. One person mentioned it got somewhat worse, while another—a friend—said it got significantly worse. That friend has since told me, "What you said was true." They were initially skeptical, or maybe just reserved, but they eventually acknowledged my perspective. However, I don't say "I told you so," because my intention was only to help.

It just doesn't make sense to me that tinnitus would "fade." Why would it? There's some kind of damage there. The only "positive" aspect for some people is that it fluctuates. Mine fluctuated too, but ultimately, it got worse.

 

[jjflyman]

1. "Most tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma fades over time, typically within 6 to 18 months. In many cases, it fades completely."
2. "No matter how loud it seems today or how overwhelming the ear pain, fullness, and sensitivity to noise may feel, it will improve over time."

Those statements lack scientific or statistical evidence, and the rest is entirely opinion or subjective (100%).

Even if some people post and claim that "they improved," it remains subjective and often doesn't make sense. If it's acoustic trauma specifically, our ears might "heal" to some extent, but the degree of healing depends on the severity of the internal damage. The "healing" can only go so far.

My statement that tinnitus doesn't "fade" is subjective, sure—but I know a few people in real life who have tinnitus. At least four people have shared their experiences with me, and none of them have told me it "faded" or improved. In fact, two of them said it got worse. One person mentioned it got somewhat worse, while another—a friend—said it got significantly worse. That friend has since told me, "What you said was true." They were initially skeptical, or maybe just reserved, but they eventually acknowledged my perspective. However, I don't say "I told you so," because my intention was only to help.

It just doesn't make sense to me that tinnitus would "fade." Why would it? There's some kind of damage there. The only "positive" aspect for some people is that it fluctuates. Mine fluctuated too, but ultimately, it got worse.

I'm sorry your tinnitus has not improved over time.

Tinnitus caused by acoustic trauma often has a good chance of fading with time, which is easily confirmed through a quick search online. Twenty years ago, I experienced severe acoustic trauma for about 45 minutes. My tinnitus was at a 10/10, accompanied by pain, fullness, and sensitivity to sound.

Over two years, my tinnitus gradually faded to nearly zero.

I hope you also see improvement with time. Tinnitus is a very challenging condition to live with, and I wish you relief soon.