Tom Okay

Tom Okay · Friday at 6:39 PM

Damn those cars and tucks. I was walking down a pedestrian street a truck wanted to drive past and honked right in my ear. Got really anxious and angry. Now my ears are screaming louder than ever (it seems… I hope it's just my alerted nervous system giving fodder to the tinnitus).

Tom Okay · Jul 22, 2025

Sometimes it makes me both cynical and indifferent – and I know it's not good for me and my surroundings. Trying to spare the ones I love from it as much as possible.

Tom Okay · Jul 20, 2025

Today it's like the running motor drone sound and the high-pitch string sounds are competing who can be the loudest. My right ear has been feeling different since the car horn some weeks ago. I'm worried about hearing loss. I don't think the car horn is the reason but maybe the straw that broke the camel's back.

Tom Okay · Jul 14, 2025

Sat in the garden listening to the wind in the tall pine trees. Is it green or brown noise, I don't know, but it was soothing to my tinnitus ears. Almost made it disappear for a moment there.

Tom Okay · Jun 22, 2025

A motorbike honked its very loud horn right next to me. Now I'm worried that it has caused a permanent spike

it's kind of loud since it happened yesterday … I had no chance to put in earplugs

Tom Okay · Apr 12, 2025

I am getting more days where my tinnitus is not the first thing I think about in the morning. But it's still on my mind at least once a day. It's been more than 2½ years since it got worse.

Tom Okay · Feb 23, 2024

Having a rough day w. self-blame.I want to be kind to myself but it's hard when I feel I messed up.Going to bed now.Grateful for this space.

Tom Okay · Dec 15, 2023

Just came home from some hours spent with an old friend. Felt like T was gone. Now I'm home and T is back kind of loud. Grateful for friends

Tom Okay · Oct 20, 2023

Some days I can forget about it for several hours even half days! And then moments later it stresses me out and makes me worry.

Tom Okay · Jul 14, 2023

Having a bad day today and it makes me worry a bit – and that makes the day even worse. Let me try to relax a little, okay?

Tom Okay · Jul 12, 2023

I wouldn't mind if family members sometimes asked how I'm doing. When I don't complain they think I have been cured? Or maybe afraid to ask.

Tom Okay · Jul 2, 2023

At music camp for kids. It's all acoustic but I wear ear plugs. It's fine but I'm bit sad to hear loud T on top of the kids' beautiful music

Tom Okay · Jun 4, 2023

Will I get just one day without being annoyed with my T? I know asking that question might be counter productive to my wish come true.

Tom Okay · Jun 1, 2023

Had a quiet T day being busy with practical matters. Felt great! Now I'm taking a well deserved break and T is very loud!!! (I'll be okay).

Tom Okay · May 26, 2023

Thinking about you all and wishing you a good night or day, where ever you are. I am having hard days here and hope for better day tomorrow.

Tom Okay · May 17, 2023

Gone through months of stress and was hoping for a relief but now life is a living nightmare. T on top, of course, and I feel so much worry.

Tom Okay · Apr 28, 2023

Still have increased loudness due to the cold I got. It's driving me bonkers.

Tom Okay · Apr 24, 2023

Got a bad cold two days ago and now I have stuffed and painful ears. T is loud and I can't sleep. Trying to calm myself down. Wish me luck

Tom Okay · Apr 18, 2023

Took my tinnitus to the symphony tonight. I wore my musician's earplugs -25 dB and enjoyed most of the concert.

Tom Okay · Apr 6, 2023

So much stress and so many worries in my life at the moment makes it very hard to handle tinnitus also. I'm searching high and low for hope.

Tom Okay · Mar 7, 2023

My family is compassionate about my troubles but still I try not to bother them too much with complaining. So I'm grateful for this space.

Tom Okay · Feb 11, 2023

Aw man my all time favorite band is coming to town this summer. But it's loud electronic music and I'm afraid it would worsen my tinnitus.

Tom Okay · Jan 26, 2023

I have had a cold for some days now. Louder than usual T + my hearing seems down a little. I keep asking my family to repeat what they say

scotty03874 · Jan 21, 2023

Tom, for your information, I donate to the community every single month. And yes, I am very successful. If the stock goes to $40 I would be very happy for my hearing potentially and my pockets. But hearing is wayyy more important to me than money is.

Tom Okay · Jan 13, 2023

It's hard not letting bad days bring me down but reading supporting posts here helps a lot. :thankful:

Tom Okay · Jan 13, 2023

I had a couple of really good days this week – but yesterday and today are pretty bad.

Tom Okay · Nov 14, 2022

I wish my T was more predictable. I can have a quiet moment followed by full blast, followed by moderate levels.

Tom Okay · Oct 2, 2022

In the middle of the forest there's an unexpected clearing which can only be found by those who have gotten lost. --- Tomas Tranströmer

Tom Okay · Oct 1, 2022

I think I have downloaded and subscribed to way too many soundscape apps this month

I really enjoy listening to them---so $ well spent!

Tom Okay · Sep 17, 2022

Really enjoyed biking in the windy autumn weather today. Mostly masked my louder tinnitus. :thumbs up: