Comments on Profile Post by Marshall

Mine usually starts out not so bad and builds through out the day. Use to give me hope

Man I'd be so happy if mine disapeared even for a minute.

It is a mystery and I'm also affected by this since my tinnitus changed in 2008, to variable tinnitus. It can be completely silent, mild, moderate or severe. I accept it because to dwell on it or try to figure out the reason for this can cause stress and affect you more. Try to take your mind off it and direct your thoughts to more positive things. I find this helps me a lot.

Yeah but it’s always short lived and never enough @AnthonyMcDonald then it’s back to the squealing train breaks. But at least I get a break for now

Thanks @MichaelLeigh I’ve been trying to do that lately. It’s been getting easier and easier. Even though my tinnitus is worse than before my mind is stronger.

Same, I think that’s pretty standard for tinnitus. @Rockman at least that’s what I’ve gotten from other people who also have it.

@Michael Leigh I have always compared my tinnitus to yours. Mine behaves in exactly the same way. Even today it was so quiet it was barely there even with plugged ears. But only an hour ago, I could here it over the tv. It’s such a strange beast.

Our brains must be malfunctioning. It it could just get stuck on quiet mode that’d be great

Once you fully habituate to tinnitus @Marshall, fluctuations in tinnitus will not bother you as much. This takes time and doesn't come easy. It took me 4 years to habituate for the 2nd time.

This happens to me too. Some days I barely hear it, like it's taking a break that day. And other days it's pretty loud. Not sure what kind it'll be until I wake up. What happens at night to determine which it'll be?