Hi everyone,
I visit Tinnitus Talk often, but I never dared to create an account. Today is the day, because I really am in desperate need of some support. My name is Nikki and I'm a 25-year-old girl from Holland.
I am a long time sufferer from anxiety and depression.
This is the reason why I started SSRI medication (Zoloft) in 2016. That year my tinnitus started. It was a very soft hiss and I didn't notice it much.
In March 2020 my tinnitus suddenly became more intrusive. This was a very big shock to me, because I never listen to loud music and I don't use headphones. When I look back, in March 2020 the whole COVID-19 chaos started and I was very stressed at that time.
My tinnitus was manageable until December 2020. At that time it became very intrusive and since then I can hear it all the time. December 2020 was the month that Holland went into a strict lockdown. Because of the lockdown I couldn't practice my biggest hobby (going to the gym) and I couldn't go to university anymore. This caused a lot of stress and anxiety again. Since December the tinnitus is getting worse and worse, the same goes for my anxiety, stress and depression.
I also grind my teeth very badly at night. Maybe this plays a role too?
At the moment, I feel like my life is over at the age of 25. I'm studying for my Master's degree, but I can't find the energy and will to do anything. I feel so lost. I don't know what to do anymore. Because of the lockdown I barely have anyone to talk to and this makes me feel very lonely. I'm unable to get the anxiety, stress and depression under control. I don't know that to do anymore...
I visit Tinnitus Talk often, but I never dared to create an account. Today is the day, because I really am in desperate need of some support. My name is Nikki and I'm a 25-year-old girl from Holland.
I am a long time sufferer from anxiety and depression.
This is the reason why I started SSRI medication (Zoloft) in 2016. That year my tinnitus started. It was a very soft hiss and I didn't notice it much.
In March 2020 my tinnitus suddenly became more intrusive. This was a very big shock to me, because I never listen to loud music and I don't use headphones. When I look back, in March 2020 the whole COVID-19 chaos started and I was very stressed at that time.
My tinnitus was manageable until December 2020. At that time it became very intrusive and since then I can hear it all the time. December 2020 was the month that Holland went into a strict lockdown. Because of the lockdown I couldn't practice my biggest hobby (going to the gym) and I couldn't go to university anymore. This caused a lot of stress and anxiety again. Since December the tinnitus is getting worse and worse, the same goes for my anxiety, stress and depression.
I also grind my teeth very badly at night. Maybe this plays a role too?
At the moment, I feel like my life is over at the age of 25. I'm studying for my Master's degree, but I can't find the energy and will to do anything. I feel so lost. I don't know what to do anymore. Because of the lockdown I barely have anyone to talk to and this makes me feel very lonely. I'm unable to get the anxiety, stress and depression under control. I don't know that to do anymore...