MadeleineHope
Member
- Mar 25, 2023
- 109
- Tinnitus Since
- 10/2022
- Cause of Tinnitus
- Acoustic shock/noise-induced
I'm applying because of my severe hyperacusis, rather than my tinnitus. My tinnitus interferes with my functioning for sure (it's multi-tonal, reactive, & 'winds up' with sound exposure), but I wouldn't be applying for euthanasia if I just had that. The severe hyperacusis is what has resulted in no quality of life & tons of suffering.How old are you and how severe is your tinnitus?
As for my age, I don't really feel comfortable sharing that, but I'd say I'm not exactly considered young or old - somewhere in the middle.
Hey Sarah,I'm freaking out right now guys. I STUPIDLY stopped my anxiety meds abruptly (had withdrawal symptoms), and I'm worried it's the explanation for why my hyperacusis/tinnitus got seemingly worse out of nowhere.
Just read that stopping meds can cause tinnitus (the opposite happens in some cases too). I panicked because I read they could be ototoxic which is why I stopped. Who does that?! I should have talked to a doctor first but scared of phone calls/office visits.
I still can't believe I did it. Does anyone know if this would explain the worsening? I never used to have nerve pain/sensitivity before and my loudness hyperacusis went up too. One night I didn't feel well, my heartbeat was off, and I started getting nauseous.
TIRED OF MAKING STUPID DECISIONS, USUALLY BASED ON FEAR. Sometimes I feel like I'm too deep to come back up.
Apologies for rant and please judge me bc I deserve it.
Though I'm sure we wish we could, I don't think anyone can tell you what led to a worsening of your condition... I suspect the withdrawal from the benzodiazepine was responsible for the nausea/vomiting but the other symptoms could be a variety of things... the withdrawal, exposure to sound, anxiety, or a combination thereof are a few that come to mind. So I don't think it'll help to try to analyze what happened... but instead to create a plan of action for moving forward in your recovery. I know this is so much easier said than done, but I sincerely think the effort you put into this will reward you significantly & put you on the path of healing.
Wishing you all the best,
Maddy