Recent content by PolishCicero

What is holding you back specifically?

True, it is similar in my case. However, with really good earplugs - I use "Partyplug" from Alpine - you can continue to enjoy (loud) music... check with your ENT for professional advice about that.

Unfortunately that is true for every recovery - you have to live through the lows to be able to climb up to the highs. It's about the mind adapting to the new situation.... and it WILL. Trust yourself and be tough!

Welcome, Avril - glad you found us! I agree that tinnitus has tremendous power to seriously mess up life, up to the most basic daily tasks; surely that was the case for me in the past... even my ENT was slightly shocked that the pitch of my ringing is that high. However, I can guarantee you...

Welcome Sven! I love reading from people, who continue to follow their impulses and don't cut back on things they love due to tinnitus. Highly encouraging!

The influence of words on the psyche is amazing to witness. Thus we should refuse to think from a point of passivism about our condition.... logic like this robs us of energy, as well as space to thrive mentally. Thank you for the warm welcome Erik, I appreciate it very much!

Hey folks, I found this fine page while doing research about tinnitus on my smartphone, after I was in conversation with a fellow sufferer... fighter against our condition. She made me think and appreciate my health better, because I was under the impression that the volume of my ringing was...