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Not hyperacusis. Your tinnitus just has a reactive element! That just means it reacts to external noises (like you've noticed with the sound increasing.) I think like most things when T is concerned, it abates with time. Hang in there.

Might be reactive tinnitus. Not sure what is the relation with hyperacusis

Thanks guys! I only threw out hyperacusis cuz I remember seeing a post where reactive tinnitus is technically considered hyperacusis, even if there is no pain. But I would definitely call it reactive!

Brittany95 I hear a lot about reactive tinnitus/hyperacusis pretty much being the same. I've been dealing with this for 15 months. June 1 will be 16. My ears still constantly feel weird, but my H is pretty much gone I think. The ringing is still unfortunately here. I took a break from the forum bc of anxiety but sometimes I just feel so alone :/

The reactive nature of this is terrible. Like I cant mask the T because loud noise makes it worse, and I cant stand a white noise machine. But thats great to hear you've had some relief with H, and I empathize with the anxiety. I try not to come here on weekends for a break. But really do try and focus on the Success Stories here. They're my saving grace

Brittany95 it's all awful. I don't know what I did, or what anyone did, to deserve this. When I think realistically I don't think I'll have this forever but I'm almost 16 months in and it's still here. Did I mess up my ears that bad? I don't know... just wish it would stop I want my life back!