Recent content by RichardG

Hi, anyone can help me here... does the cause (if known) make a difference to speed of recovery/process of habituation? (or is it a case of once the damage has been done - the damage is done?). I am fairly certain my tinnitus - which started in May - was caused by severe stress coupled with...

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many many thanks for your response. did your tinnitus trigger from stress? If so, how long have you had it and how is it different to noise-induced tinnitus? I see you are from Oregon... I have fond memories of attending a grateful dead show there back in the early 9os. i am from the UK. I am...

Hi, I have 3 qs re tinnitus. My tinnitus (high-pitched - only when I listen out for it) started back in May this year due to a very severe stressful period. I am aware that answers to these qs may be elusive. I am also aware that I am seeking reassurance. Perhaps a few other members of this...

Hi Estelle, mine also started in May this year. Stress-induced, I am also on Mirtazapine - for depression and anxiety Though 45mg - o i sleep very well indeed. i am worriedhow \i will get to sleep when i eventually come off the meds...! I listen to the radio to fall asleep to. \my life has...

Many thanks for your response Barbara. The stress has gone but I still have the depression! stuck in a vicious cycle. I will soldier - I have given up doing everything I used to enjoy doing.

Many thanks Glynis for the speedy response. I will hang in there for sure. I really do not want to stay on the ADs - but I have at least another 6 months to go. Yikes. I am just soo bloody consumed by this condition. I used to love taking afternoon naps and reading in the quiet, I am in my...

Hi - I've had tinnitus for about 4 months now. It was brought on by severe emotional stress. I'm on meds for depression too also for 4 months). Several people all tell me that once I am over the depression and anxiety - the tinnitus will subside or even possibly go - I wonder if this is the...