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Michael Leigh replied to the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
I am pleased you found some relief using the steroid nasal sprays, @Hardwell. It did help relieve the post-nasal drip. Although I am not using...
May 7, 2024 at 7:34 AM -
Michael Leigh rated Hardwell's post
Agree in the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
To summarize, absolutely none of us here have any clue. The only thing we can all agree on is that blasting music directly into your eardrum is...
May 7, 2024 at 6:49 AM -
Michael Leigh replied to the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
I knew it wouldn't take long for people like you to start mentioning the difficulties that I have recently been going through with my tinnitus and...
May 5, 2024 at 10:21 PM -
Michael Leigh rated Mister Muso's post
Agree in the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
Yes, your tinnitus will most likely get better at some point. It may also get worse either before or after that time. By learning its triggers,...
May 5, 2024 at 9:12 PM -
Michael Leigh rated Utdmad89's post
Agree in the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
Once again, you're stating that it's a fact that tinnitus gets worse. You have no evidence other than your own experience. And my original post is...
May 5, 2024 at 6:46 PM -
Michael Leigh replied to the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
Hi @fishbone, long time no see. Habituation can have different meanings for different people. Please read my posts: The Habituation Process and...
May 5, 2024 at 6:29 PM -
Michael Leigh replied to the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
I totally agree with you @Utdmad89. I will say tinnitus can get worse for some people over time, but this is usually caused by an underlying...
May 5, 2024 at 12:25 PM -
Michael Leigh rated Jupiterman's post
Agree in the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
@kyscrivens, be clear that the phrase "get better" is used synonymously on Tinnitus Talk to mean either: 1. An actual reduction of tinnitus...
May 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM -
Michael Leigh rated Utdmad89's post
Agree in the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
Stop with this; you have no evidence that it gets worse. You have said this 100s of times, and it's tiring. Your experience isn't every person who...
May 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM -
Michael Leigh replied to the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
Please stop reading about tinnitus online because it will do you no good, especially if it is negative information about tinnitus. This is why I...
May 4, 2024 at 9:40 PM -
Michael Leigh rated Eleanor89's post
Agree in the thread Tinnitus, Lifestyle, Misery, Impact on Life.
Hello @Kumquats. I too was in a similar situation, and we split up for a while. My heart breaks for you. This illness can genuinely test a...
May 4, 2024 at 8:45 PM -
Michael Leigh rated BrOKeN_1's post
Winner in the thread Taking Life Back After Tinnitus: Distractions New and Old.
I'm hoping this thread will encourage others to reclaim some of what was lost or explore new avenues of distraction. A short explanation: After...
May 4, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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Michael Leigh liked BrOKeN_1's post in the thread Taking Life Back After Tinnitus: Distractions New and Old.
I love this for you, and I hope you accomplish these fantastic goals. My 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster has been dormant in my garage for three...
May 4, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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Michael Leigh replied to the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
Hi @kyscrivens, You have asked for advice, so I will try to help you. It is based on my 28 years living with noise-induced tinnitus, which I...
May 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM -
Michael Leigh liked UKBloke's post in the thread Post Pictures of Your Pets!.
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May 4, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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Michael Leigh rated SamRosemary's post
Hug in the thread Suicidal.
What if you kill yourself and it doesn’t help? It doesn’t end the pain and suffering - it just continues, and there’s no escape.
May 4, 2024 at 6:46 AM -
Michael Leigh replied to the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
It isn't easy @kyscrivens, but one's ability to cope with tinnitus can improve with time. Treatments fall into three, possibly four categories;...
May 4, 2024 at 6:18 AM -
Michael Leigh rated kyscrivens's post
Hug in the thread How Does One Live with Catastrophic Tinnitus?.
How does one live with catastrophic tinnitus? I have no will to live anymore. I got mine from COVID-19, and I made it worse with my only escape,...
May 4, 2024 at 5:42 AM -
Michael Leigh liked Jammer's post in the thread Taking Life Back After Tinnitus: Distractions New and Old.
My passion is motorcycling. It started when I was 13, and a new neighbor moved in next door who was 1 year older than me, and he had a Honda CT70;...
May 3, 2024 at 5:44 PM -
Michael Leigh replied to the thread A Year of Reactive Tinnitus and Severe Hyperacusis.
I have always said my advice is not absolute. Everyone is free to make up their own mind. I do not believe any advice I have given about...
May 2, 2024 at 6:23 PM