CroakyBat

@DaveyJones there have been a few times though where I wear them for a while and my ears start to hurt, which honestly I think is just from the way the headphones fit over my ears, or the ringing seems to be a little bit louder immediately after use (then subsides back to normal after). Volume and time of use are the key I think.

@DaveyJones there are still many people here that would advise against headphone use and I'm sure the effects of using them will vary from person to person, so of course I can't say for sure that using them will be a complete non-issue for you. I'm still very conservative with it - 95% of the time I'm gaming I won't use headphones

Thanks for your reply!

@Bill Bauer I hear ya...at least that's better than "bad", right? Wishing you well.

@CroakyBat, you’re from a pretty awesome place, fellow islander!

@tbuzz89 haha! Cheers!

Hey croaky,how are you doing?Still seeing improvements?

Hi @Auron - doing alright, thanks for asking! Volume-wise not sure if it's improving too much more, but in terms of my emotional response to the T I am continuously improving. For better or for worse, I've had some other sources of stress that have allowed me to somewhat de-emphasize this issue, lol. Hope all is well with you!

Lenire User Experience Group: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/lenire-—-user-experiences-and-reviews.35776/

https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/lenire-%E2%80%94-user-experiences-and-reviews.35776/

Good to hear croaky.I hope you make a full recovery.

Also, quick question.Is T your only problem?

Thank you @Auron !

As far as I know, yes. I don't have sensitivity to / pain from noise, no ear fullness and really no inner ear pain.

Seeing improvement after only 3 months is great news!!! You should continue to improve over time, but it may take 1-2 years to fully recover. Keep protecting your ears from loud environments!

Hi there @pinklights98, thanks for taking the time to write on my profile! I'm doing pretty well actually, especially compared to how I was three months ago when the reaggrevation happened. It's hard to tell how much the ringing has gone down in volume (I definitely think there has been some improvement though) but the intrusiveness of the ringing has gone down substantially.

I used to focus on listening to it every minute of the day, but now I find myself doing it maybe two or three times a day for a minute or so each time. It's the hardest at night right before I go to sleep, but even then I am still able to get a good nights sleep. Feel free to PM me as I'm definitely interested to hear about how you're doing so far!

@Bill Bauer @TheDanishGirl @bSiDeQuiEtWaTeRS @New Guy hi all, thanks for the feedback! As a first time pet owner I am leaning towards adopting an older cat. As I understand it would be a bit more manageable to care for and I've read that older cats tend to show their gratitude when taken in. Affection is the #1 priority for me over playfulness I would say. This is still very much a pending decision

It's a big commitment time-wise and I do not want to make a short-sighted decision!

An older cat is a wise choice. I've adopted older cats and last year two kittens and man are kittens a handful. If a kitty shows you even a little affection at the shelter they'll eventually come around to you.

Love that song

@Auron heard it for the first time in a long while today. Hit me pretty hard

Good old song from my younger days. Reminds us of our mortality.

Good to hear! It’s important to celebrate small victories, right? A couple months more and you’ll be feeling even better, I’m sure. Wishing you the best!

Thank you @Lynny. Absolutely, and I definitely hope so! Just taking it a day at a time until I get there. All the best to you as well :)

The first 3 months are the worst. T fades for many people. Many of the remaining people experience habituation after about 18 months.

Thank you, @Bill Bauer. Somehow I feel like I’ve already seen some improvement since this post, but not where I want to be just yet. Hoping time and patience will bring more fading

If you are already seeing some improvement, then chances are that it will continue to improve. Just make sure you don't harm your ears a second time. They might be more vulnerable right now.

My fav place to be since my T started.