Comments on Profile Post by twa

  1. hopefuldede
    hopefuldede
    I have just read some of your posts re your onset and progress. I am so heartened to hear that you aren't just surviving you are indeed thriving. I was wondering if i could ask you if the warmness feeling / pressure stopped for you and crackling. much love and many congratulations once again.
    Jan 9, 2023
  2. ErikaS
    ErikaS
    This is amazing @twa . Is your tinnitus reactive ?
    Jan 9, 2023
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  3. CRGC
    CRGC
    Congratulations! And good luck on the remaining half. I defended my PhD two weeks before onset...not sure if I would have been able to write my thesis with the problems I have now. I'm getting ready to teach my first class as a lecturer this week. Very stressed but also excited!
    Jan 9, 2023
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  4. twa
    twa
    @hopefuldede thank you for the kinds words. Some days are a challenge, but I keep pressing on. The warmness and pressure have mostly ceased. There are times I will experience both for a day, but then it subsides. The crackling is there everyday. I think I may have ETD, as I've always had sinus issues.
    Jan 12, 2023
  5. twa
    twa
    @ErikaS thank you, it is amazing and challenging at the same time. I hope to work on finding peace and joy in the moment this year. I'm not sure if mine is reactive, but yesterday I forgot my earplugs and I spent the day out without protection. I had ringing all last night and today. The days prior to that I was having more of a buzz.
    Jan 12, 2023
  6. twa
    twa
    @CRGC Thank you! What is your PhD in? I have been teaching at the same time for a year and a half. I do not recommend the level of high stress for someone with tinnitus/hyperacusis, but I tend to seek out the most difficult path! Best to you on teaching this semester!
    Jan 12, 2023
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  7. CRGC
    CRGC
    Yes, teaching and completing PhD studies at the same time sounds quite stressful and demanding! Sounds like you are handling it just fine though :) my PhD is in international environmental law. I will be teaching the masters level class this semester, which means a smaller group. I'm happy about that. Thanks and good luck to you too!
    Jan 12, 2023
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