MemberThe Big Picture
Tinnitus can affect us in a variety of ways. One of the most difficult hurdles for some to get over is to stop thinking of their past. The way life used to be before the onset of the condition. If we are not careful this can cause stress, anxiety and in some instances delay the habitation process. Understandably, a person wants everything to be as it once was but sometimes this is easier said than done.
If the tinnitus was caused by exposure to loud noise, which is often the case and not an underlying medical problem, this could be another cause for concern, as some people might constantly berate themselves. Thinking what they are enduring could have been so easily avoidable if they had known of the potential risks involved and what the eventual outcome would have been. Many times I have been on the phone listening to someone say: if I hadn't gone out clubbing so much or listened to music through headphones at such high volumes then I wouldn't be going through this terrible ordeal now. As compassionate as one might try, it is not so easy to convince someone they are not to blame, when their own conscience has decided they are judge and jury. The benefits of hindsight can be a wonderful thing it's just unfortunate we haven't the ability of foresight too.
Of course not all loud noise exposure is avoidable because a person might just happen to be in a particular place or situation at the wrong time. Nevertheless, some people do find themselves at a crossroads and not knowing how to get over the stumbling block that's set before them and therefore, I have a few suggestions.
We cannot change the past because what has happened has happened. No matter how many times we replay that video in our mind it will remain unchanged. I believe it's a total waste of time and energy to keep reliving it. Lay it to rest and forget it and move on. However, we can do something about our future because it hasn't been written yet and there is a world out there and you're a part of it. Put your mind in gear and start thinking what you're able to do with your tinnitus instead of thinking what you're unable to do. The positive vibe will come through with time, patience and determination.
It is the important things in your life that really matter so hold on to them. In essence I am saying to look at the big picture. This will give you clarity, perception and will cut a clear path, that will enable you to see where you want to go in life.
Michael
Tinnitus can affect us in a variety of ways. One of the most difficult hurdles for some to get over is to stop thinking of their past. The way life used to be before the onset of the condition. If we are not careful this can cause stress, anxiety and in some instances delay the habitation process. Understandably, a person wants everything to be as it once was but sometimes this is easier said than done.
If the tinnitus was caused by exposure to loud noise, which is often the case and not an underlying medical problem, this could be another cause for concern, as some people might constantly berate themselves. Thinking what they are enduring could have been so easily avoidable if they had known of the potential risks involved and what the eventual outcome would have been. Many times I have been on the phone listening to someone say: if I hadn't gone out clubbing so much or listened to music through headphones at such high volumes then I wouldn't be going through this terrible ordeal now. As compassionate as one might try, it is not so easy to convince someone they are not to blame, when their own conscience has decided they are judge and jury. The benefits of hindsight can be a wonderful thing it's just unfortunate we haven't the ability of foresight too.
Of course not all loud noise exposure is avoidable because a person might just happen to be in a particular place or situation at the wrong time. Nevertheless, some people do find themselves at a crossroads and not knowing how to get over the stumbling block that's set before them and therefore, I have a few suggestions.
We cannot change the past because what has happened has happened. No matter how many times we replay that video in our mind it will remain unchanged. I believe it's a total waste of time and energy to keep reliving it. Lay it to rest and forget it and move on. However, we can do something about our future because it hasn't been written yet and there is a world out there and you're a part of it. Put your mind in gear and start thinking what you're able to do with your tinnitus instead of thinking what you're unable to do. The positive vibe will come through with time, patience and determination.
It is the important things in your life that really matter so hold on to them. In essence I am saying to look at the big picture. This will give you clarity, perception and will cut a clear path, that will enable you to see where you want to go in life.
Michael
