Recent content by Nemesis2K

The setbacks really take a toll on me mentally. I start to feel more positive about things, and just when it begins to feel good, it hits like a truck and my mental state crashes. Not knowing exactly what noise might come next when I’m out and about is a constant concern. My way of life has...

4 Month Update I was doing really well for pretty much the entire month. Then on Saturday, I made a phone call using loudspeaker, as I normally do since I no longer hold the phone close to my ears. While I was on hold, the system suddenly let out a shrill, loud squeal before the music started...

3-Month Update: The volume has decreased over the past two weeks. I hope it either stays this way or continues to improve. At this point, I mostly hear it only in a quiet room or if I focus on it. I can watch movies and TV again, and sleeping has improved. I no longer need medication as a...

Two-month update: It's the same as it was on day one. About a week ago, I had a few days in a row when it was so mild that I could have happily lived with it. However, that improvement disappeared soon after, without any apparent reason.

Just a quick update. My tinnitus had settled at its baseline for about a week, and for the first time ever, it was easy enough to mask with a movie! But then, last night, I started experiencing sharp, random pains in my left ear. The night was as bad as it was at the very beginning, and my...

It's been one month today. Not much has changed. The high-frequency tones in my head/ear are still as annoying as they were on the first day. It spikes when I hear a similar tone, causing the volume of my tinnitus to shoot up for about an hour or so after hearing it. The positives are that my...

I'll give it a try. Thanks for the heads up.

Hi folks, I'm going through a tough time right now, trying my best to fend off depression and anxiety. I thought I'd introduce myself and share a summary of my experience so far. December 1, 2024 My girlfriend (35) and I (39) decided to test our hearing using a stupid YouTube video I found...