A wine buzz enables me to enjoy music at very low volumes. The only time I wake up with a spike is if something was too loud, and I am very careful about levels. My tinnitus is normal this morning. (Normal for me is still loud, and my tinnitus ramps up throughout the day. By evening it is louder.)
That's interesting. I don't drink anymore but I might start drinking some wine if it makes me worry less when creating music. It's harder to enjoy now that I'm so tense around sound, not to mention my T can't be masked at moderate volume.
If your tinnitus is highly reactive or if you suspect you are becoming hyperacusic, a glass or two (although I had three last night) of wine does take the edge off. Strangely, I feel that I can hear details in music a bit better when there is less pain, and alcohol lowers the pain of sound for me.
I also practice meditation, which makes me focus less on tinnitus even as loud as it has become. But my tinnitus at its recent levels has been a challenge.
I don't intend to become an alcoholic because of tinnitus. I want to try bimodal stimulation as soon as it is available in my country.
I've stopped meditating since I got T, and I also quit my job teaching yoga overnight. My mind used to be my sanctuary but now it's something I constantly try to escape. However, I have to find a way back to my practice or I'm lost. It's probably going to be more important than ever looking forward.
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