SpiralPath's latest activity
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I'm at the end of my rope. Life at home is horrible and I'm in no position to move out. I've lost so much because of these damn loud intrusive... -
Still having a tough time. I'm unfortunately one of those people who needs a reason for things and I'll probably never get one for my tinnitus and...
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You have my deepest condolences, as your story is very upsetting (just like so many other stories on here). Being permanently exhausted with no...
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The problem is for a lot of us there is no “global” or “bigger” picture. Our mental distress is a direct result of the physical/biological damage...
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I've had my fair share of mental issues before. The two years before getting tinnitus I was making pretty great improvements. Life started making...
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They believe that I am going to live on my knees. Being a complete waste of space and time. They are crazy. I am in an enormous level of suffering...
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I don't want a semi-life, I don't want a semi-me like @GlennS explains sometimes. I WANT my FULLY ME. My full myself, what I could have done...
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SpiralPath reacted to Mark F.'s post in the thread When Anxiety Is Worse Than Mild Tinnitus Itself with.
@SpiralPath, life sometimes throws us curveballs. Just when we feel on top of the world, a crash can happen. I have had so many ups and downs in... -
SpiralPath replied to the thread When Anxiety Is Worse Than Mild Tinnitus Itself.@Mark F., Thanks for the kind words. I just hope you are right, and that there are better days ahead for all of us. This hope is truly all I have...
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SpiralPath reacted to Mark F.'s post in the thread When Anxiety Is Worse Than Mild Tinnitus Itself with.I understand the pain you are in. I was there too. I would bet that most, if not all of us here, have been through it. The first six months were...
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SpiralPath replied to the thread When Anxiety Is Worse Than Mild Tinnitus Itself.Hey @Mark F., Thank you so much for the response. It really means a lot to me because I feel so lost right now. I am worried because I feel like...
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I’m so fucking sorry acute. 3 years ago when my tinnitus worsened considerably I had a breakdown and told my mom I just wanted to swallow all my...
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lol I have had to spend two days locked in the hospital. They have forced me to say what they want to hear about tinnitus and suicide. Awful...
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I'm so close to giving up. Literally everything hurts. This is so unjustified and unfair. Unbelievable. I am so heartbroken and powerless... I...
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I am struggling so much guys. When I initially came here I thought it was just tinnitus (which is already terrible). Then I realized my...
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This. And that's what people don't understand. That this fear is not irrational. It's our reality. Everything I enjoy either requires quiet...
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More than anything I’m missing the feeling of freedom. Buying concert tickets without second thought, saying yes to a vacation getaway and walking...
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It's victim blaming essentially.
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THIS!! I’ve called almost every hospital in my area to find out what kind of MRI machine they use to find a quiet one and each time they’ve told...
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WTH - ALL people!? How did people like Hazell ever get taken seriously??? I really hope we'll see a bigger patient movement eventually that pushes...
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I would pay good money to witness the following experiment: 1) Mr Jonathan Hazell recieves a well placed kick in the groin with a steel toed work...
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I had such a good life until this shit stole it. I now sit on the suicidal thread and forums. This is such an unfair and horrific ending.
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It’s so fucking loud. Stupid thing. Stop. I wanna off myself so bad, as soon as I can. This fucking disease is torture.
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I'm having a very bad day after having a very bad night. Lately I've been sleeping much better, but tonight I went to bad with an awful headache...
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Your feeling of distress is as real as it gets. Don't let anyone tell you how you should or should not be feeling. Do not slip into the whole "I...
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If only there was a quick and painless method... I always used to hate to say stuff like that on this forum in case it encouraged anyone but oh my...
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Four hundred trillion is 400 million millions, which is 2* the probability that Two (and not 100,000) people independently selecting the winning...
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Honestly, I'm less upset that ENTs can't help than I am that they don't report the truth back to the researchers and create some form of advocacy...
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This is how I feel too. I’m too early into it to actually be able to kill myself, I’m too Scared of that pain. So far the pain of my life hasn’t...
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Your description of the meltdown of your brain is truly accurate. My wife who has been my support the last 10 months recently contracted a...
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Each time I have a good day, I'm reminded of my limitations. Tinnitus & hyperacusis are absolute torture. Being in discomfort 24/7, living in fear...
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Tinnitus isn't simply bent hairs in the inner ear, and there is no way your Dr. examined your inner ear.
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The fact that this is the most popular thread on Tinnitus Talk kind of speaks for itself. Because as of right now, there are still only 2 options...
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Getting harder and harder to hang in there every day. What is the point of being here if I am miserable daily. What am I living for? Like there is...
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Wow, I hate this stuff. Tinnitus continues unabated 24/7 since 2/06/19. Constant. I am suicidal on and off. How could I not be? It keeps me...
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But seriously, what is the point of continuing to live if nothing brings you happiness anymore. I can’t travel because air planes will probably...
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At least cancer patients know if it gets worse there’s a treatment option. If treatment doesn’t work, they will die. They also get the sympathy of...
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Yes, voluntary assisted death should be a human right. It should be easily available. One should be able to order a pill and take it as they...
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We have to suffer more than animals. It is absolutely inhuman. Tinnitus is the cruelest illness on Earth.
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SpiralPath replied to the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection.Hey! I read your story, and I think your emotional response to the onset of tinnitus is very similar to mine. Unfortunately, I am in the same trap...
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SpiralPath reacted to DamagedJoe's post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.Hi everyone, I wanted to give a brief update on where I currently stand, partly to create a bit of structure for myself, and also in the hope...
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SpiralPath reacted to Mark F.'s post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.THIS! I totally understand, as I’m sure most of us here do. Welcome to a club of torture that few of us even knew existed. All I can say is to...
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SpiralPath reacted to DamagedJoe's post in the thread Bilateral Tinnitus After a Single Band Rehearsal without Hearing Protection with.Hello everyone, After the success stories on this forum kept me from becoming completely suicidal for a few months, I have finally managed to...
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Trigger warning: depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and emotional distress. Hey. This is going to be a long and sad story, so maybe grab...
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SpiralPath reacted to Kam75's post in the thread New University of Michigan Tinnitus Discovery — Signal Timing with.I understand your frustration, but with all due respect, it is not appropriate to respond in such a harsh tone. If we are on Tinnitus Talk, it is...
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I didn't get better at all in terms of tinnitus and ear related stuff but I'm kind of doing better in life compare to 10 months ago. At least I'm...
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Homemade pizza on the new Traeger grill and smoker.
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SpiralPath reacted to MindOverMatter's post in the thread Desperate for Help with Severe Reactive Tinnitus and Life Impact with.You seem to give very black and white answers. One size does not fit everyone, and I disagree with a lot of what you are saying here. Reading...
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I am so unhappy and angry. This life is not worth living.
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I left my band today. I had to give up another thing that I loved. Everyone was outraged and no one could understand it. After all, nobody had T...