Why Am I Getting Bad Spikes?

[vaseto99]

Lately, I haven't been exposed to any that much of a loud sounds, but yet every night my tinnitus seems to be getting worse and I don't even know why .
I also currently have my worst episode of depression ever so I don't know maybe that triggers my spikes.

I just don't know anymore, I am literally avoiding loud sounds as much as possible and yet my tinnitus still spikes for some reason ...

 

[Bill Bauer]

my tinnitus seems to be getting worse and I don't even know why

Dairy foods definitely spike my tinnitus. I suspect that sugary foods might do this to me too. Lack of sleep is a known cause of spikes.

It is most likely stress, though.

 

[RoeTaKa]

If you can't really find a cause that might be the trigger in recent memory then I'd say that you really have to try and rule out that it could be your depression. I know it's a complete bitch to tackle anxiety and depression when tinnitus so easily adds to that, but if you can make steps to improve your mood and well being then you might discover that after possibly several weeks the spikes will reduce and you will be much more in control. Try to do all you can in that time to not let tinnitus bother you, mask it with sounds and keep yourself busy with work or things you enjoy.

Sometimes tinnitus to me feels like the worst reminder that you've got to do more for yourself, it's the worst motivator but in a weird way you can condition yourself to see it as a motivator.

 

[Alex Prime]

It is probably related to depression...I have similar problems, can't fall asleep because of my T, my T gets higher and it is even harder to fall asleep

 

[Red]

Probably anxiety to be honest. People who have had it longer than I have say anxiety makes it worse. From my own personal experience I can agree that anxiety does make it worse. If you're on this website, you're probably posting because you're being fueled by anxiety.

Actually, there are some long term members I see are still here that I think would be happier if they stopped posting.