snizzleberry

I’ve been looking into some form of needling or massage for my jaws since that’s where a portion of my T comes from. Could you describe the dry needling process to me? It seems scary but I’m willing to try it if it’ll help. I’ve read about acupuncture potentially making it worse but I know that they’re not the same thing.

Never apologise for expressing your emotions authentically with this - That's what communities like this one is for :)

I'd be careful. Mu pain started with daily headaches, now jas morphed into ear pain from not very loud sounds.

@Utdmad89 yeah I’m better today. Got some sleep last night. Been having these headaches on and off from my neck injury nerve damage. I’m being careful now though for sure. Thank you. Hope you feel better.

I think the answer says itself @snizzleberry Your should be extremely grateful. But you should NOT return to everything you did before. It can backfire any time.

seems like a good sign. maybe with time, T will also fade.

Take vitamin c and zinc! I work in a hospital and it's my go to. Feel better.

thankfully yes still. quietly though not at 80dB like i used to. it is my favourite thing in the world. if it goes away, i don’t know what i will do.

I can listen to hip hop. Distorted guitars and a lot of cymbal crashes is too harsh now, but I can tolerate some rock/alternative. I absolutely cannot listen to hardcore or metal anymore. My tinnitus goes haywire. Can't listen to a lot of punk either. Of course none of it sounds as crisp and clear as it used to. It's like listening to a distant radio station that isn't quite coming in clearly.

Yes. I've just moved listening to it strictly to speakers. Although I'm not listening to as much of the same metal as I used to, I find it kind of too harsh on my ears at times which is a bummer :( You just gotta be careful with it. I keep it around the 45-70dB mark

I don't know the exact models off the top of my head, but the best NC headphones would be:

- Airpods Max
- Bose (QC 45 and above)
- Sony (top model)

For earmuffs, just find a compromise between highest NRR and features that meet your needs:

- Over-head, or behind-head design
- Size of earcups (some can be really bulky)
- Material and weight (plastic is probably lighter than metal)

Same here going on over 2 years with severe T. Some days I feel pretty normal despite the annoying T, other days I feel somewhat debilitated with high anxiety. But I would have said that the last two summers as well.

Yeah the anxiety sucks. I already had an anxiety panic disorder before all this happened. The breathing exercises really help me out. @RunningMan

Be sure to keep the volume down and protect your ears. Too much exposure will worsen you. As Fubaru says, tinnitus has no limit.

No harm in doing what's best for you to cope. Take care of yourself!

To my own personal experience, if you have those kind of fluctuations, and good days in between, that is a good sign. Progress is nothing but linear with this. Trail and error. Balance in life is important. Protect, but don't over protect, and lower your stress. Get out in nature, and do more of things you like. You have to adapt though, and maybe find a couple of new hobbies.

Thank you @MindOverMatter I'm still trying to get a grasp on all of this. I used to be so care free and relaxed. I can't believe a neck injury could have done all of this. You've had this all for a long time, wow. You still enjoy doing stuff?

I've come a long way with accepting and adapting, and more and more days where I feel habituated (again). But its important to find a good balance in life with this, as mentioned. I enjoy life, and I would say even more so, gratitude wise, when I have a good day. Every day can't be good. Its the circle of life @snizzleberry

Hey that's good since you need to rest your ears and your mind sometimes. Look up threads here on weed. I can't touch it now or anything else.

Yeah but I’m close with my parents. I’m going to miss them for sure. I only see them like 1-2 a year. @JeffToob

It spikes me all the time but I haven't let that stop me. I've just been able to put it in the background when I'm distracted. I had a month break cuz the spikes were unbearable and panic inducing at first but I'm back to like maybe 80% of my old stoner activities now. I hope you'll be able to again soon too!

Yeah I might just keep on taking bong rips lol. I love weed too much but then spikes are no joke @weehiru

How did you get the injury if I may ask?

How long have you been going through all of this and how did it all happen? @RunningMan

Over 20 years. You can see the some breakdown of my timeline in the information tab of my profile page.

I’m sorry @crescentsky i hope you feel better. The AC in my house bugs me too smh and bothers my ears.

I am not a fortune teller of course, but if you are among the people who have a tendendy to develop T, I would strongly advise against going to loud events in the future. It simply is not worth it.

Sounds so nice!!

Wow!! What a dream