SumGuy

If it can go away for a while, perhaps it will go away permanently for you after some time

I hope so, I'm trying to not feel despair or anxiety over it since it could make it worse. I just dont get how it decides when to activate.

I think you'll be fine. Just give yourself a couple more months.

I hope you never hear it again and get in with your life, forget this site ever existed...

Same here.. had to cry a lot about it yesterday evening.. i hope & pray it may get better as well

idk what to do anymore..

It gets easier. I can't guarantee it gets better

Haven't found a dB yet I can't hear this shit through, it's either the frequency or the reactivity. Masking doesn't exist for me :(

50 dB rn and it's clear as day lol... I think you will be OK. If it doesn't go completely away you will likely habituate. Try not to focus on it.

Nice. I haven't experienced complete silence in over 20 years, and not even anywhere near that in over 2 years.

You're very lucky

@MindOverMatter I worry this is from stopping caffiene cold turkey due to my ear infection. Doc said to not drink caffiene during treatment and I used to drink a decent amount for the gym everyday. Maybe it messed up my CNS?

its really strange. If I put on some headphones, I can a slight tinnitus sound but if I put may hands to my ears and cover them, I hear a motor like vibrations.

@SumGuy TTTS is usually caused by some sort of acoustic trauma and/or stress/anxiety. Often in combination with h. Im pretty sure you stopping drinking coffee has nothing to do with it.

Sounds more like you're deserving healing.. this stuff in unfair.. i hope it gets better

Improvement doesn't always happen in a straight line, so don't lose hope. The fact you're having quieter moments is a good sign.

@SumGuy its the nature of T. It can fluctuate for alot of reasons. Stress and sleep can be big factors. Sodium, caffeine, msg... Yours could be related to fluid in your ears so allergies could affect it. Trust me we all understand the feeling all to well. Hang in there.

@Pixelito thank you, yeah Ive been having some silence epsecially in the mornings. I know for a fact that its gone down alot just want to be free of this :(

Im currently in a 34db room at work and I cannot hear it. I know I used to hear it pretty loudly before

Not to jinx it, but it seems like a good sign that you are having moments of silence. No silence here in 10 months! Happy to see someone getting better!

Seems like your one of the lucky ones

I'm so grateful, I really hope it goes away 100%

Sounds good to me.

My dream / count your blessings. You will be okay.

@Jammer @4Grace thank you friends, I wont take things for granted after reading stories here. I hope you find some peace today.

The shower is the only time I don't hear mine.

I hope your progress continues.

The next step once you’re comfortable is to stay distracted and come on here less and less

thank you man, me too. I hope it does too but keeping an open mind that it could get worse

30db is great. Honestly that’s my quietest days but lately mines about 60db.

yeah I have no idea, might go to a the ENT and tell her what I felt. I hope its fluid and it'll go away soon

I hope it does for you

damn my right ear keeps popping super loud

Can see you think your cause is an ear infection. And your tinnitus is somewhat intermittent? Have to give it at least 6 months before you can worry about anything

That's just what T does I'm afraid. It sucks.

@Hardwell Hi yes, it seems like thats the only logical explaination for my t since its only in one ear and the same ear that had the infection. Its steadily reducing until yesterday, and it was really bad. Couldnt sleep :(

Mine is usually quieter after waking up and gradually gets louder . Something to do with the brain and sleep state.

6 months is when they say it becomes Chronic.

A few weeks is basically nothing, I'd say. There are success stories of people whose T subsided within the first year or two. Sometimes time proves to be a healer.

I think its been getting better, I hope it goes away but I feel thats wishful thinking

This was actually a better day for me tinnitus-wise than most recent days. More of a staticy hissing instead of single tone piercing squeal.

I'm feeling fairly decent today. Thanks for asking :)

Sounds like ttts

yeah it was really weird, when I tried to relax my face it noise actually went away for a bit.

Do you mean ANC? There have been some theories on TT in the past that suggested active noise cancellation headphones/earbuds can increase tinnitus/spikes as if the noise cancellation technology isn't truly lowering the sound energy in your ears. I have some but haven't used much at all except over foam plugs to further reduce car noises in long drive.

yeah ANC, perhaps I'll just use normal foam plugs. My gym is around 70 db so hopefully its not too dangerous

How long did it take to settle down? Was it gradual? Did it resolve on its own?

I took around 2 weeks for the clicks to go away from an ear infection. I finished the antibiotics a few days ago. Compared to the first few days its gone down from a super high pitch noise to a hiss like thing. Idk if it actually improved or I'm getting used to it

Not easy mate but give yourself time and try not to have repeat noise exposure