SugarMagnolia

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Dear @SugarMagnolia, I love you too much to ever leave you. Love, Tinnitus :(

I would give mine a 5 star holiday if it would go

You've got to be yourself, no one wants to be like everyone else in the crowd. ;-)

Thanks @New Guy, but I wish somebody else would be me for a while. I'm a bit tired of it.

Lol!

If I were you, I would leave him.

Hope you're doing better today.

So sorry to hear that happened. Not nice at all.

I just dropped a glass plate and it shattered... I've never done that before...

@Bill Bauer I hope it wasn't too loud. I was okay after my kitchen mishap. I find that the shock combined with the noise can make it hard to know how loud it really was.

It didn't sound Too loud. I will find out soon enough what my T thinks about it...

Such a good song. Worth a listen if you can.

Happy Thanksgiving :) !

Same sometimes. We’ll get through it fam.

A truck pulled up next to me and the brakes screeched so loudly. Even though it only lasted a moment, it was extremely loud and high-pitched. Often it happens that something like this just "unhabituates" me, but this time my T seems objectively louder.

I hate when that happens. The other day there was this loud unexpected Harley motorcycle that pulled up next to me with the exhaust taken off. Some people are really inconsiderate.

Ugh!

It's already been leaf blower season for me. They use them to clear out grass sheds after lawnmowing.

I was welcomed by one today. I used to be that guy....

Same, I write the message then take a screenshot and and sent the pic

I tried again - exact same message - and it went through no problem.

I get that often too.

Even on Saturdays and Sundays!

Well, this is not going to be a brief project. They're putting up scaffolding. They come everyday (weekends included) and start making a racket at 8AM.

Three straight hours. Please STFU.

I'm fighting a battle with thoughts that are not real and I don't need people trying to push me over the edge. Last night I lost control briefly and for a few minutes I completely believed the thoughts. I screamed twice in absolute horror (3 to 4 seconds each) and now I am afraid I worsened my T.

What were the thoughts, if you don't mind me asking?

Every forum I have been to has these people. It is sad but true. They prey on the weak. They are wolves in sheeps clothing. It is good you are aware.

Maybe you could take some NAC for a couple of days? I saw that some people take it either regularly or before or after a loud event: https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/n-acetylcysteine-nac.395/

You shouldn't worry about a door slam. It will never have a permanent effect.

Usually when something loud happens, my ear pain only lasts a few hours. Now it's over 24 hours. I'm officially worried.

Lots of organic fruits & veggies to eat, fragrant herb. Good books to read. Me in my sarong & sandals. Book in one hand, cup of tea in the other. Peace, quiet, & serenity for my troubled mind and ear.

He cannot keep it up forever.

That is me. And the beasts are named ocd, tinnitus, and depression.

Good analogy. I can sadly relate :/

This is driving me crazy. I hear his pathetic little cries and I can't comfort him. What kind of idiot gets a puppy, cages it, and leaves it all alone?

That's a good question.

I think the puppy may have been a temporary guest because I heard him for a few days and then I didn't hear him anymore. Or else the people were told by management that dogs are not allowed in the building. I hope the puppy has a safe and happy home!

Hmmm, are You using noise cancelling earphones or actual Ear muffs?

Ear muffs. I had an acoustic trauma from a phone and since then I would never use ear buds, head phones, or a phone pressed to my ear. I would never pump sounds directly into my ear. One phone call changed my life.

Not saying You have to, just suggestions to help stem off stress from Tinnitus.

Chainsaws used to be my way of relaxing. Darn it!

You are a poet:)