BrOKeN_1

Certainly interesting indeed, and a lot of what he said rings (sorry!) true, but he also takes a bit of a "doctor good, supplement scary" approach, especially with that last line. He doesn't seem to understand how many ENTs/audiologists don't know/care about the condition and can't really consult with you anyway on supplement strategies.

How I wish that were the case. If you're interested, I updated my introduction thread with how it went and how today is going. Not feeling too hot, but I appreciate your warmth.

I take lorazepam 1mg before bed and Prozac to beat back the Devil. I've quit taking all but a couple supplements because they are expensive and weren't doing much. I wasn't sleeping at all a week ago. That's why I say I should be grateful.

That's certainly odd. I wonder if your rhythm is still out of whack in some way. I've been going between 3 and 6 straight, but I've never clearly alternated like this.

Still better then a couple weeks ago. Getting off graveyard shift was the right thing to do.

That's terribly unfortunate, but here's hoping there isn't a fourth to worry about!

I've never heard of it going away during one's fourth month.

It might go away either during the first week, or after 1-3 years.

Hahaha. Damn! That made me laugh!

Interesting. Let me know how those go. My audiologist had floated the idea of hearing aids + maskers, but I'm not sure I want to make that expense, especially with something like FX-322 on the way. Is your hearing bad enough to warrant the device or is it primarily for the masking?

@Drachen No my hearing is still pretty good. But since my tinnitus is in the high Frequency it helps alot to have some masking. Normally I would pass but I'm fortunate to have an employer who will pay for them. At first they were really frustrating because having all the extra noise seemed to aggravate the T. But that has gotten better.

Audiologist believes they will provide relief as well as help me habituate. With my poor mental state I need supplemental support until we get something like FX-233 on market.

I imagine our incoming president is going to make my life a little more difficult. Obama left the coal industry hurting and Biden just may finish us off. But who knows.. I'm just trying to make it through the days lately.

@jay777 Live in Utah.. Work in Colorado. You?

I'm guessing Wales, Scotland? Or North of England or Midlands somewhere? By the way @BrOKeN_1 your profile picture is beautiful. Did you take it.

Edit: Well. I couldn't have been more wrong on the location haha.

@Steph1710 Yep. I gotta a couple of shots of this guy with the cell phone leaving work a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately I had to switch shifts because of my sleep so no more morning bucks for a while.

Great! I don't want to offer medical advice, but I am personally afraid of benzos and the implications of using them long-term. I think it is wise of you to perhaps switch to something more mild, though do be sure to discuss it with your doctor relative to your symptoms.

I have nothing against using medication if you need it because I have done the same myself in the past. I would encourage trying some of the more natural alternatives just to see if they work so you don't have to deal with any potential side effects. No guarantee either way, but all we can do right now is try things and wait!

@BrOKeN_1 The graveyard shift business might also be hampering your ability to sleep correctly. I have historically disregarded the circadian rhythm at my own peril, but now that I've somewhat forced myself into one, it seems night time = sleepy time as anticipated.

A Benadryl and melatonin combo could help u. Take 50mgs of the former and 20mgs of the latter. Good luck buddy. Sometimes I add a shot of vodka if it still doesn’t work.

Benzos don't make me tired either for some reason. 3mg of melatonin seems to help a lot, but I try not to take it often so it keeps it effect when I need it.

I will echo the above and throw my support in for melatonin. I've been taking it off and on almost my entire life. It generally does the job, and seems to help at least get me to sleep.

Please let me know what sort of strategies you may come up with, because frankly I am still at the "don't know what to do stage". I fear I could be hurting myself by my indecisiveness.