Recent content by MindOverMatter

You clearly do not know what sound therapy is about. But yes, I agree with @Rainer because he says it CAN make things worse, and it sure can. Traditional in-ear sound therapy should not be tried unless it is professionally guided and you can tolerate it. However, the auditory system needs...

I get you. I never opted for those myself, even at my lowest, when I was in a really dark place. “There is no cure, and you will have to learn to live with it” is a common saying among ENTs, unfortunately, and not a good way to meet people in despair. I completely agree. There is a lot that can...

Both false positives and, last but not least, false negatives are very common with Lyme, unfortunately. The standard tests that are usually run are not sensitive or precise enough.

A photo taken on one of my many photo trips over the last 3-4 years. "When the storm rips you to pieces, you get to decide how to put yourself back together again." — Bryant McGill

I completely understand where you are coming from. I am around your age as well, although I had stable tinnitus since 2004, which I was 100 percent habituated to. Things took a major turn about 15 years later. But here I am now, in a much better state than I was in 2019 and 2020. I am about...

Painful feelings are, by their very nature, temporary. They will weaken over time as long as we don't prolong or amplify them through resistance or avoidance. The only way to eventually free ourselves from debilitating pain, therefore, is to be with it as it is. The only way out is through. -...

If you have ten bad days a month, meaning two-thirds of your days each month are good or at least manageable, I believe you should focus on the positive side rather than on what you cannot control. You have something here to be happy about, and something to build on for the future. Down the...

Sorry, I did not see your reply until now. My reactive tinnitus started a long time ago, but I am much better today in that regard. I wrote a reply to you in your new thread about it. I was asking about Lyme because I also received antibiotics for it last year. There was no change in my...

Hello @Meinz89, I am sorry to hear about your struggles, especially since you are pregnant, which already takes a toll on you. Unfortunately, there is no set timeline for this. Healing cannot be rushed, and the more you stress about it, the longer it will stick around and the more intense it...

"Self-compassion doesn't mean throwing yourself a pity party" — M. Parks Whereas self-pity tends to say “poor me,” self-compassion recognizes that life is hard for everyone. It allows us to feel less isolated when we’re going through a hard time. ...and important and essential reminder imo.

I completely agree, it is very disrespectful. Sharing your story is important, whether you have had tinnitus for six months, one year, five years, or even longer. The duration does not matter. I would also add that, for most people, it does get much better. And it can remain better for a very...

Well, yes, you need therapy that specifically addresses your anxiety and tinnitus. Ideally, it should be with someone who has experience in the field of tinnitus. Therapy takes a lot of effort and time. It is not a quick fix, but it can serve a meaningful purpose if you connect with the right...

When you keep comparing your situation with others, @Kam75, it only makes things harder. You should also remember that even though many people seem to enjoy whatever they want, that does not mean they are free from struggles or burdens. Many people live with invisible conditions you cannot see...