DrewM

Had my 2 month Tinnitiversary a few days ago. Aside from a big recent spike it seems to be slowly getting better. We'll see at 3 months.

T seems to be louder in my left ear without any real cause. I've heard of this happening to others but it's strange. I'll take it easy today

Don't get careless with your good days. Was doing well recently, forgot earplugs on a bike ride today. Now have ear fullness and louder T.

New T seems like a good excuse as any to quit nicotine. 2 yrs of cigs and 5 of vape; now once my juice runs out I'll put it down for good.

Lack of sleep definitely affects my t. Been sleeping well recently but only got ~4hrs last night. T is for sure louder today.

Stupid mistake - was driving (45mph), noticed side view mirror was pulled in. Rolled down the window to adjust it and ears blasted w/ wind.

Anyone wear foam earplugs for sleep? I sleep on my side and the seal sometimes breaks. Should I be concerned?

Read about Visual Snow recently and it's clear that I have at least a mild case. I believe it precedes my t but I just notice it more now.

May have got a minor spike from singing in my car (not to music, just by myself). Not out of the woods just yet.

Been off wellbutrin for 4 days. T volume has reduced significantly, and withdrawals seem minimal (some tiredness). Hope this continues.

Ear fullness from yesterday still there. Hearing is muffled with mild t spike. I'd guess from pressure changes while underwater swimming.

Went swimming today. It was very therapeutic but I wonder, should I use plugs for splashing/water in ears? I swim in my backyard pool.

I wonder if the stress from the wellbutrin taper is doing more damage to my ears than the meds themselves. It's all so confusing.

Was very anxious about a stomachache today. Thought it could be something serious. T shot up. Will have to learn to manage my hypochondria.

Been going back and forth about wearing ear protection while driving. A very loud truck drove past me today. Will wear muffs from now on.

Took a warm bath today - very relaxing. My T seemed softer. Seems stress has a lot to do with T, or at least how loud I percieve it.

Anxiety about t is high. Took ear plugs in and out sitting on my patio in the rain. Felt a slight pop in one ear. T is same, still worried

Hard to sleep. Took 12.5mg of doxylamine last night. Got to sleep but woke up a lot. T seems about the same this morning.

T and H got progressively worse today. They're screaming in both ears. Trying to hang in there :'(

Two spikes in 24 hours. H is screaming. Very discouraged.

Cleaning fish tank with my dad. Got some gravel in the disposal. He turned it on to test it. Plugged my ears - still have another spike :(

When I smoke weed, T seems louder but it goes back down. I've been smoking every day and still seeing improvement. But I will cut back a bit

Just found out my brother has had T for years and it's never bothered him (lucky). I will try to learn from him.

Weird thing about my spike: my whine is louder but my cricket noises are still the same. Maybe the former is noise and latter is medication.

T spike from last night's glass breaking incident still going strong. I'll give it a few days.

Found a scorpion in my kitchen tonight. Immediately went to kill it, knocking over and breaking a glass jar. T spike but not too bad.

Starting my taper for wellbutrin. Feeling confused w/ aches in spine and muscles. This could be due to lack of sleep. Hope this goes well.

Skipped a dose of wellbutrin yesterday - tinnitus seemed better but got horrible brain zaps. Will talk to my psych about tapering today.

I noticed I tend to ruminate on events that maybe cause spikes. Trying to get into the space of "It happened, it's done, learn if you can".

Tried some CBD gummies yesterday + today. Doesn't seem to affect T but it does calm me down.