Recent Content by MichaelO

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    [Danny Boy Memorial Fund] The Vote to Choose Our Preferred Research Beneficiary

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    Post by: MichaelO, Jan 4, 2019 in forum: Awareness & Fundraising
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    My Tinnitus Started with Electroconvulsive Shock Treatments

    Thanks for your replies.
    Post by: MichaelO, Jan 29, 2017 in forum: Support
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    My Tinnitus Started with Electroconvulsive Shock Treatments

    Hi Ian, the tinnitus is always with me, at times like now barely noticeable and others fairly loud. Trying to sleep is a problem so I take sleep...
    Post by: MichaelO, Jan 10, 2017 in forum: Support
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    Tinnitus Is Driving Me Insane...

    I am sorry that you are having so much trouble with tinnitus. I relate to the difficulty and pain it causes. I have good and bad days... mostly...
    Post by: MichaelO, Mar 17, 2016 in forum: Support
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    Do You Know When Your Tinnitus Exactly Started?

    Started when I awoke from an ECT treatment session four years ago. Still have it.
    Post by: MichaelO, Mar 17, 2016 in forum: Support
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    Tinnitus Began with ECT

    Thanks, I reviewed the abstract. It doesn't state whether the improvement was in the depression or the tinnitus, though.
    Post by: MichaelO, Mar 17, 2016 in forum: Introduce Yourself
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    I See No Other Way But Suicide Now

    I take fluoxetine ( 20 mg). It doesn't seem to affect the ringing. I can't seem to find a consistent pattern with meds. Distraction is the best...
    Post by: MichaelO, Jan 30, 2016 in forum: Support
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    Is There Hope?

    The longest I live for is one day at a time. Sometimes I just work on making it for the next hour. I have found that breaking up life into small,...
    Post by: MichaelO, Jan 6, 2016 in forum: Support
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    I Need Anxiety Meds... Or Natural Anxiety Supplements. Thoughts?

    There are a variety of anxiety meds, but the most effective (e.g. diazepam) are highly addictive. I have tried a variety of them but haven't found...
    Post by: MichaelO, Jan 6, 2016 in forum: Support
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    How Loud of a Noise Does It Take to Mask Your Tinnitus?

    My tinnitus varies in volume. When I want to 'drown it out' I listen to music but not nearly as loud as you are. I find that over time I pay most...
    Post by: MichaelO, Jan 6, 2016 in forum: Support
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    The Positivity Thread

    I had a wonderful Christmas day with family. The tinnitus came along for the ride but today I did not let it interfere with my family fun and joy :-)
    Post by: MichaelO, Dec 26, 2015 in forum: Support
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    I Can't Even Sleep Anymore

    I understand the regrets. My tinnitus was caused by a medical procedure that a doctor convinced me I needed. It turns out that I did not. I have...
    Post by: MichaelO, Dec 19, 2015 in forum: Support
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    This Is Destroying Me

    Tinnitus can be very draining - I get it. I have had mine for over three years and am still having trouble accepting this as my new normal. I very...
    Post by: MichaelO, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: Support
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    Day 6 Panic

    I have days when I want to die as well and work at including positive experiences to have some measure of happiness. The one activity that I have...
    Post by: MichaelO, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: Support
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    New to Forum. My Tinnitus Has Come Back with a Vengeance.

    I hope that you adapt quickly from this. I know how draining it can be. I have periods of time when I don't notice the tinnitus or it is very low...
    Post by: MichaelO, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: Support