To People with New Onset of Tinnitus

[Erin1997]

This is nice to read. I'm in the psyc ward right now feeling scared. I am new to T. And have depression/ anxiety that started before the T.
My husband sent me a quote:

Unhappiness is never the situation you are in but your thoughts about it.

Trying to stay positive but It's difficult.

That is a beautiful quote. You are new to T but you will be alright, I promise Positivity will come naturally eventually, don't worry. Even when you are anxious, positivity still can occur even during the anxious feelings. I still get anxious from time to time, but I fight through. I keep positive best that I can

 

[Erin1997]

Erin, Congratulations on your self hypnosis! However, seeing that you are six months into this I'm going to speculate that your T volume may be lower than many of us. Still, words of encouragement are always good.

I am roughly nine years into this with very loud T and Hyperacusis, and still manage to go about life. My advice to you would be to now take the best care of your ears as possible in hopes there is no further damage, or increase in volume.

If you are invited to a function with loud music, politely explain why you cannot go. Not long after the onset of mine I accidentally got placed beside some loud speakers at a wedding reception......bad mistake. I had to leave. That is just one example. Just be aware of your surroundings, or anticipated exposure to louder than normal noise levels.

Thank you! and thank you for the advice... I've already had to ask for ear plugs at a wedding lol. Ears first is my motto now.

 

[Erin1997]

I am encouraged by all the dialogue on this post! And thankful to @Erin1997 for posting this! As a fairly long term veteran of severe chronic tinnitus, one who has gone thru the valley of death, and suffered, I can only give MY testimony. And that is that I have (many will ate me to say this), "learned to live with it". I NEVER thought that was remotely possible for a long time. But it's real!! Take heart, focus on positive contacts and threads. Avoid the negative. It will only do you good. Support others and be supported. Peace.

Thank you so much for your response. Yes learning to live with it is possible and feels almost as good as not having it! I still get anxious from time to time but I get through it, and come out positive always on the end