Tinnitus for Over a Decade: I Used to Love Going Out to Loud Clubs and Gigs — Now It's Become Worse

[Jessyroo]

Hello,

I've never really joined a forum before and chatted to people so this is pretty new to me. I guess I'm here because at the moment, I feel like I want to be amongst people who all understand each other and know what we're all going through. Tinnitus is awful and it's a horrible thing to unite a lot of people but at least we have a place where we can talk to each other.

I've had tinnitus for years, maybe 10-12 years. I'm 36 and it developed in my mid twenties. I can't pinpoint a specific event but I used to love going out to loud clubs and gigs and I can only assume it's that. It's waxed and waned over the years. My tinnitus virtually changes on an hourly basis so I can hear anything from a white noise hiss, a high pitched whine or something I liken to a school bell where it's ever so slightly irregular which is incredibly annoying. I've been able to ignore it mostly and live a normal life - it never defined me and it was only occasionally it would get to me. However, over the past few months it's got considerably louder, high pitched, irregular as always and I just can't shut it out. It's starting to consume me and I just don't want to slip under, I don't want it to become my life. There's times it's made me cry, made me feel so lonely and isolated and I just don't want to feel that way.

So it's nice to be among you although I wish it was in different silent circumstances!

 

[Kirstystired]

Hey there!

I'm 33 and developed tinnitus after having my daughter only 5 weeks ago!

This forum has been an absolute lifesaver for me, as I have had some very dark days! I'm hoping I can learn to live with the tinnitus but at the moment it's quite loud which is frustrating.

Just wanted to say you are not alone xx

 

[Juan]

Hello,

I've never really joined a forum before and chatted to people so this is pretty new to me. I guess I'm here because at the moment, I feel like I want to be amongst people who all understand each other and know what we're all going through. Tinnitus is awful and it's a horrible thing to unite a lot of people but at least we have a place where we can talk to each other.

I've had tinnitus for years, maybe 10-12 years. I'm 36 and it developed in my mid twenties. I can't pinpoint a specific event but I used to love going out to loud clubs and gigs and I can only assume it's that. It's waxed and waned over the years. My tinnitus virtually changes on an hourly basis so I can hear anything from a white noise hiss, a high pitched whine or something I liken to a school bell where it's ever so slightly irregular which is incredibly annoying. I've been able to ignore it mostly and live a normal life - it never defined me and it was only occasionally it would get to me. However, over the past few months it's got considerably louder, high pitched, irregular as always and I just can't shut it out. It's starting to consume me and I just don't want to slip under, I don't want it to become my life. There's times it's made me cry, made me feel so lonely and isolated and I just don't want to feel that way.

So it's nice to be among you although I wish it was in different silent circumstances!

Hi Jessy, did anything change in the last few months that could have made your tinnitus change?

Have you tried supplements, vitamins, magnesium etc? For some people they can make a slight difference in perception of tinnitus...

 

[Kendra]

I had a spike that lasted 4 months. Hopefully it will get better for you and calm back down!

 

[KWC]

@Jessyroo greetings.

I cannot completely relate in time as I have only had tinnitus for 7 months. I am guessing on my tinnitus cause as when I got it I got a ear infection, took antibiotic, was under a lot of stress, and eventually was diagnosed with TMJ. Maybe one or all combined.

What I can relate to is I felt like I was getting to point of dealing with what I had but feel like my tinnitus sound has increased. I was working away from masking to background sound enrichment trying to acclimate but took 10 steps backward as I felt like the volume has increased.

As noted you are not alone. As all of our experiences may be different our theme is the same.

Ken

 

[nmackintosh]

@Jessyroo hey ya i have had t hyperacusis and ear fullness/pain for the last four years after an accident at work. Honestly everyday has been tough but there have been times i have been able to shut it out. Any amount of stress makes it worse for sure so i would try and keep your stress levels as low as possible. Hope u are going well and we are here to support eachother

 

[nmackintosh]

Hey there!

I'm 33 and developed tinnitus after having my daughter only 5 weeks ago!

This forum has been an absolute lifesaver for me, as I have had some very dark days! I'm hoping I can learn to live with the tinnitus but at the moment it's quite loud which is frustrating.

Just wanted to say you are not alone xx

Hipe u are doing alright... all the best

 

[Kirstystired]

Hipe u are doing alright... all the best

Thank you. Just trying to take each day as it comes. Hope you are ok too. X

 

[nmackintosh]

Thank you. Just trying to take each day as it comes. Hope you are ok too. X

Ya thats all u can do really.... let me know if u ever wanna talk

 

[Alexhoulston]

Hi jessyroo,

Your story sounds very much like mine. At 35 I went through a relapse, very high frequency sounds. Going mad I was. By my last birthday (38) I was back to my old self (the one who had had tinnitus for over 10 years). Over a 2 year period it got so much better. When or how long it took I do not know. One day I just became aware that I was no longer aware of my tinnitus, it was no longer controlling me. Not gone but almost forgotten.

Give it time, your old self will comeback. Not today, not tomorrow but one day you will just realize you have been back to your self for quite some time unable to say how long it's been but you're happy again.

Two thing to remember -

When you are no longer reacting and feeling like your old self again. Let all new sufferers know on here your positive story.

Stay away from anything that goes above 85dB!! (This is why I am back here)

Wishing you well.

 

[Kriszti]

Stay away from anything that goes above 85dB!! (This is why I am back here)

How? You step outside your home and you are easily exposed to >85 dB.

 

[Daryl Edwards]

If you need someone to talk to about this, feel free to message. I know your feeling and I hate the thought of anyone feeling how I felt, makes me sick and sad. All the best!

 

[Dirtworks]

I'm 58 and am having trouble adjusting to tinnitus. I first noticed it around age 54 but it really spiked a couple months ago and was unbearable. I had no idea it could be so loud and I'm so sorry for you that are young. Please protect your ears and listen to your parents and grandparents.