It was so loud when I woke up today.. and staying loud now...
I am going crazy over this...
First, your tinnitus is new. There is a good chance it will go away so don't freak out. Please. It will only make your noise louder.
Your best chance for recovery is to try to minimize your noise--to reduce its impact on your brain. And also keep soft background noises on 24/7 to distract you as your ear tries to heal.
Second, tinnitus is often louder when you awake in the middle of the night or when you first get up. That doesn't mean anything. In fact, as long as you aren't taking aspirin or another ototoxic medication, you tinnitus may fluctuate quite a bit for no known reason. There's nothing you can do about this except to mask the noise. I had background noise on 24/7 for many months after I initially got tinnitus. I still keep something on 24/7. And, when I sleep, I found some water sounds that blend in with my tinnitus so it is less noticeable.
Third, are you able to meditate? There are YouTube videos on mindfulness, for example, that might help. But it does take time and practice before meditation helps. You might also ask the physician and the psychologists on this board to discuss strategies you can use to help you cope. You can also look up coping strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on this board.
Fourth, I don't believe anyone will give you steroids one-to-two months after you develop tinnitus. By this time, there is not much the steroids can do. They are used in the acute phase only, and most doctors won't give them after a few weeks.
Finally, do tell you doctor about not getting enough sleep. I think sleep is one of the most important factors in recovery. When tired, you become stressed and your tinnitus is louder. This is true for everyone!
Good luck and keep us posted! I know you'll get better. Everyone does. But it takes time and developing good coping strategies to relax you and help you cope.
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