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    21 Years with Tinnitus (from Heavy Jackhammers, Paxil) — It's Ruined Me and Taken My Happiness

    @makeyourownluck, I do get spikes from loud noises. The worst spike I ever had was at a jam session. The guy running the sound board had just gotten a new on and wasn't savvy with it yet. He accidentally blasted feedback through it and it literally almost brought me to my knees. It was super...
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    21 Years with Tinnitus (from Heavy Jackhammers, Paxil) — It's Ruined Me and Taken My Happiness

    @Damien666, thanks for the tips. Your opinion does matter. It's hard to make people understand. Even when we're able to explain it thoroughly, I still don't think they really get it. I had an app at one time that would generate feedback at any pitch. I was able to put it on both of my phones and...
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    21 Years with Tinnitus (from Heavy Jackhammers, Paxil) — It's Ruined Me and Taken My Happiness

    @kingsfan, you're the first person I've ever talked to that also went to House Ear Clinic. I thought it was interesting, the great big ear with the videos that teach you about the inner workings of the ear, and the display of all the antique hearing devices were my favorite things about it...
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    21 Years with Tinnitus (from Heavy Jackhammers, Paxil) — It's Ruined Me and Taken My Happiness

    No problem! I definitely do understand being cautious. It's a big decision and in my case, with the Paxil, although I can't be sure it caused my tinnitus to become constant, I am fairly sure it caused it to spike and throb. Andy McKee is awesome and Rylynn is one of my favorite tracks by him...
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    21 Years with Tinnitus (from Heavy Jackhammers, Paxil) — It's Ruined Me and Taken My Happiness

    I can't seem to figure out how to respond to either of you individually. To 'make your own luck' - I don't mind at all. The AD I'm taking is called Amitriptyline which is generic for Elavil. There are a couple of side effects I've been dealing with that are a drag, but overall it has really...
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    21 Years with Tinnitus (from Heavy Jackhammers, Paxil) — It's Ruined Me and Taken My Happiness

    Thanks for the reply. Yes I am. I was off of them for a long time, but mid way through 2020 I made myself talk to someone and was able to find one that doesn't spike my tinnitus. I suppose this is the first step in putting myself back out there.
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    21 Years with Tinnitus (from Heavy Jackhammers, Paxil) — It's Ruined Me and Taken My Happiness

    Hi all. I used to visit Tinnitus Talk frequently. My now ex (thank goodness) used to mock me for posting because she didn't understand, and I don't even think she believed me actually. Thanks to her I haven't dated in 5 years, because I know nobody understands, so what's the point? My tinnitus...