Best Valentine’s Day ever, one to never forget… when you find out ur gf has been cheating with a co worker. Confidence low since T H & loss
Exactly. No money in the world. I guess at some crazy amount of $$$ it becomes moral dilemma - can I make the world better for others and my family? Frankly, fuck it. I am too selfish for that. And I am quite sure my family would better off with my old self, rather than $$$. So, yeah, I don't even want a 10 trillions of dollars. Shove it. I just want to get rid of T and H.
As my (former) therapist said, it makes you realize how RICH you are when you are healthy. I kinda knew, but you don't really until you experience this kind of misery.
@gameover 100% even at suboptimal health prior to T, it is still 100% better. What makes this difficult to manage is that other health issues usually can be managed through meds and goes back into remission or resolve your symptoms. T on the other hand doesn't really unless there is a miracle.
Ahhhhh….. it’s all I think about.. I’m obsessively thinking about my hearing issues. FK… this can’t be forever.. why don’t ears heal wtf
I’m a power lifter, so every time I’m in the gym I use headphones full blast. I know it’s not smart considering I have hearing loss. Oh well
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Thank you. If you could give me your opinion on my audiogram that would be nice. I think my hearing is awful, maybe it’s mostly in my head? I hate my life man fk
Wow - I actually wish I could do that… your going to be okay if you stop blasting your ears. Try not to make things worse. What I would give.
I think I made the correct choice rejecting the prednisone my ENT wanted me to take after gunshots ruined my hearing?
Why do you say this if your life is ruined? If you could go back, would you not want to take the Prednisone?
If your hearing comes back your T will likely fade. I hope something gets better for you. Hang in there.
Rollercoaster of emotions. I pray to God every single day and hope I can live a happy life. Mental breakdowns happen but gotta get back up
I saw a post here on TT where someone had hearing loss from a Gunshot from a sniper rifle next to their head and recovered their hearing to what appears to be fully... They still had a little bit of T but it was not near what it was. So is it possible... yes... https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/both-my-hearing-loss-and-tinnitus-almost-cured-%E2%80%94-caused-by-223-sniper-rifle-fired-near-my-ear.41958/
@MatthewR The general consensus is that if you will have any significant improvement, it will be in the first month. That is why the window for steroids is so small.
Absolutely possible. I went deaf from an explosion when I was young. It was a gun that exploded. From the breech...right by my ear. Literally deaf and tinnitus as hearing came back. Whole process less than a week, all better. Probably youth. Doctor said tympanic membrane tightened to protect.
@gameover That’s your outlook on it which is fine, but I’ll continue to believe in it and pursue every day despite all my pain and see how far I can go. I think a positive mind can help tremendously regardless of this extremely bothersome loud ringing in both ears of mine. I will succeed. I know I will.
It’s hard for all of us. Yes. Some worse than others but DONT GIVE UP! Enjoy life as much as you can despite restrictions. We are a family
I haven't used it. There's a thread on TT about it. My ENT suggested trying it. I didn't waste my time based on the thread on TT and study about it.
My ENT suggested it as well. I have a bottle sitting here but haven't mustered up the courage to try it. ENT told me that it helps some but others tell her is a waste of money. If I try it I will likely post something on my experience on TT
@MatthewR I took them when I first got Covid my doctor prescribed them. I think they helped then, I havnt taken since sept-oct.
Visiting an ENT tomorrow to re test hearing/T. I’m just trying to find myself again. This accident changed me. I thought they were friends..
Thank you for the positive comments. Turns out my hearing improved and T since my first test. Now doctors say it will plateau. That makes me sad, but they said my hearing is almost in normal range but I just feel like it’s not
Has anyone recovered from noise induced hearing loss? Ever? Moderate? I can’t accept this. I truly did ruin my life
Good to hear. Seems for me I just need to stop caffeine by mid-morning, although I mostly stopped completely most days for now. I exercised most days through the summer, but it didn't seem to help. Still a problem for me.
So you hearing loss and tinnitus is in just one ear? Mine is in both ears and my head24/7. So you should give it a little time.
MatthewR they say hearing aids can help with tinnitus also, but you need to get it set up by a professional.
@MatthewR I had Covid twice in 2021 and 2022 and had tinnitus both times it was just a little ringing at night. It went away both times, but then came back in 2023.
I am sorry for what you are going through. I have had similar fears. If people truly love you they will not leave you ❤️ No one is invincible and we can all fall ill
God bless you Juliane ❤️✝️ thank you for your support. We all miss our old lives but it’s true that staying positive is our best option. Stay close to God
Getting good sleep is the first step, once you have found relief in sleep you will feel better. Have you tried masking? A fan was my go to and sometimes rain sounds on top when things were bad
I lost 55dB in my left ear with tinnitus obtained at 8KHz from gunshots. Anyone think my hearing will return with time?
You're about a full month out since the incident, so any improvement will likely be slow and minimal at this point. But at least some of that loss could come back. Protect your ears. And you can adapt to it over time where it won't be as depressing.
Moderate hearing loss in my left ear. I don’t want to use a hearing aid I truly want to heal. I can’t accept this
@MatthewR, do a search of “gunshots” on upper right search bar. Maybe others here have some good advice for you.
2) I’m trying to get back to my work ethic but hearing loss, T, and H are kicki mg my butt. Help!!! I’m losing everything
I would get some custom-painted hearing aids and make them a part of my style. A lot of young adults wear hearing aids and I think they rock.
1) I miss the way I would act around my gf when I was normal. Now I feel less of a man. I am not as masculine I don’t gym as hard.
I don't think your far enough in to know for sure. Hearing loss can be permanent, T can be as well. However there is a chance it could be temporary or atleast become more tolerable. Wish I could give a guarantee, but there isn't one. It does get easier for most.
❤️- so sorry. I know how it feels. It’s hard. If you are early on have hope. Everyone’s case is not the same
I miss being able to be around loud noises. I love working in our yard mowing and weed eating and using the palm sander and painting. I can’t wear earplugs because it makes my head buzz-static so I can’t do any of that anymore because I can’t protect my hearing from getting worse.That is what I love doing and it really sucks. I miss my old life also.
