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  1. MindOverMatter

    NAC May Have Helped My Hearing Loss, Although It Definitely Gave Me High-Frequency Tinnitus

    Just make sure you read what I actually wrote, @Escalado, and what part I didn’t agree with 😊. Anyway, there’s no point in taking over the OP’s thread any further. This is very much a trial-and-error area, @TemporaryTHope, but the general consensus among those who actually work with this is to...
  2. MindOverMatter

    You never know the plan. You never know what's going to happen. We are not even promised...

    You never know the plan. You never know what's going to happen. We are not even promised tomorrow. I just try to focus on one day at a time. - Morgan Wallen -
  3. MindOverMatter

    Pregnant & Scared with Reactive Tinnitus — Your Help Requested

    Unfortunately, when it comes to reactive tinnitus (and many forms of tinnitus, especially given the subjective component), there are no certain answers. No two people will experience it in exactly the same way. For those of us who have lived with this for quite some time, we know, at least to...
  4. MindOverMatter

    Might also be a variant of TTTS - Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome. Ive had long bouts of what you...

    Might also be a variant of TTTS - Tonic Tensor Tympani Syndrome. Ive had long bouts of what you describe myself in the past, lasting for up to 6 months. It passes, eventually, every time.
  5. MindOverMatter

    NAC May Have Helped My Hearing Loss, Although It Definitely Gave Me High-Frequency Tinnitus

    That’s why I wrote parts of what she wrote, @object16 😊 If you look at what I said, I was referring specifically to the nighttime advice where she mentioned that it’s completely fine to mask tinnitus entirely. That’s what I was talking about. This isn’t correct, and it’s not advice I’d suggest...
  6. MindOverMatter

    Introducing Tinnitus Quest

    A great and insightful event, really well managed and executed 👏 A shoutout and a thank you to all the people behind Tinnitus Quest. Keep up the good work!
  7. MindOverMatter

    NAC May Have Helped My Hearing Loss, Although It Definitely Gave Me High-Frequency Tinnitus

    I have to speak up when parts of your last post simply aren’t true and when the advice isn’t good. If that annoys you, so be it.
  8. MindOverMatter

    NAC May Have Helped My Hearing Loss, Although It Definitely Gave Me High-Frequency Tinnitus

    Did you get this from ChatGPT as well? You should be a bit cautious about what you read and write, as some of the sources might be completely inaccurate. This could actually make people worse off, especially when it comes to masking at night. Who said this was a general rule? How did you come...
  9. MindOverMatter

    Introducing Tinnitus Quest

    Looking forward to it, @Nick47 👍 I signed up a long time ago, and I encourage everyone who’s curious about Auricle, the technology, and the people behind it to sign up as well.
  10. MindOverMatter

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    Yes, I completely agree with the idea that many cases transition over time from being ear-based to more centralized, including my own after the worsening I experienced in 2019. It’s great to hear about your work with Tinnitus Quest. They’re on such an important mission. I’ve been in touch...
  11. MindOverMatter

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    I won’t deny that it’s difficult to navigate these setbacks, Nick. It’s mentally draining when they happen and while you’re in the middle of them. Feeling lonely with it, even around friends and family, certainly doesn’t make it easier. We both know there’s no way to truly understand this...
  12. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    I agree about the comfort and positivity that come from reading success stories. Whatever supports healing is worthwhile. But many answers generated by AI bots are not always accurate. As a helpful tool, I’d say it’s perfectly fine to use. However, the part you mentioned about these symptoms...
  13. MindOverMatter

    Worsening Tinnitus and Withdrawal Symptoms After Quitting Mirtazapine

    To my personal knowledge, no. It’s actually very common for many people with bothersome tinnitus to experience the sensations you describe, along with Eustachian tube dysfunction. I’ve had this too during several periods. It’s much better these days.
  14. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    I’m glad you’re doing better, great to hear! Fingers crossed it stays that way. I believe, however, that you rely too much on ChatGPT. It also collects answers from many unreliable sources online, so using it as guidance for everything won’t necessarily give you precise answers. Are muscles...
  15. MindOverMatter

    Sound Annoyance and Worse Tinnitus After Out in a Loud Venue (Measured at 97 dB) for One Hour

    Sorry to hear about your recent accident @Nick47. I know that “back to square one” feeling — everything coming back with full force. At least it feels and seems that way. It’s often especially difficult to deal with when you replay the situation over and over, wondering why on earth you did it...
  16. MindOverMatter

    Struggling with Noxacusis After Head Injury: Pain, Fear, and Unsure Where to Go or What to Do

    Since you’ve had a head injury, I suspect that vestibular and vertigo issues might be the main cause here. If these problems are properly examined and treated, you might see significant improvement in your other symptoms. You should seek help from an experienced neurochiropractor, preferably...
  17. MindOverMatter

    Struggling with Noxacusis After Head Injury: Pain, Fear, and Unsure Where to Go or What to Do

    Sorry to hear about your struggles. You should see a specialist as soon as possible. You mentioned that it all started after a head injury. I assume you’ve had an MRI of your head and possibly your neck? What other symptoms have you experienced since then?
  18. MindOverMatter

    Great to hear @weehiru Nothing's better than that 😊 A year is not a long time with this though...

    Great to hear @weehiru Nothing's better than that 😊 A year is not a long time with this though, and hopefully you'll be able to improve the tolerance so that you can tolerate sound levels above 70db+. Wasn't my intention to throw around with unnecessary comments, sorry if it bugged you. All the...
  19. MindOverMatter

    I hear you, but it is what it is. You won't get the answers needed, and you certainly won't feel...

    I hear you, but it is what it is. You won't get the answers needed, and you certainly won't feel any better, by asking yourself these questions (in frustration and agony) over and over again. There is no point in comparing yourself with others. It is human to do so, I know, but its possible to...
  20. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    Awful attitude by this guy. I’m sure, though, that it will calm down eventually. I’ve mentioned this in numerous posts on Tinnitus Talk before: healing of chronic or bothersome tinnitus is not linear, and it never will be. There will be ups and downs, spikes and setbacks. There will be tears...
  21. MindOverMatter

    Hyperacusis/Noxacusis Healed by Tackling Mental Health

    Thanks for sharing your story @jhammi20. There is definitely a need for stories like yours in the community. And yes, there is ALWAYS hope. If you lose hope, there is no way forward. The medical route you took might not be the right one for everyone, as you pointed out. But sometimes it is...
  22. MindOverMatter

    Irrigation of ears is something you should avoid if you could @Escalado There are MANY people...

    Irrigation of ears is something you should avoid if you could @Escalado There are MANY people that have worsened a lot by it - and even left with hyperacusis after it. There are alternatives that can be done manually by a skilled ENT. Better safe than sorry in this matter.
  23. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    Why couldn’t you be in an office now? If your tinnitus is very low for the majority of the day, then objectively there’s no reason you couldn’t work as normal. Working from home is great for a period of time, as it gives you more freedom. I did that myself for about a year during the...
  24. MindOverMatter

    Struggling with Tinnitus at 16 After Earphone Use

    You will get better, have faith in that. But it is also important to take this as a sign that you have sound-induced tinnitus. Getting tinnitus at such a young age, and knowing that you have been listening to a lot of music—probably loud at times—through earphones, is a warning. The chances of...
  25. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    A full resolution with no tinnitus at all would feel close to a miracle at this point. No one knows what tomorrow will bring, though. Tomorrow is unknown, and anything can happen. There is also something important about being content with where you are. I believe most people here would be...
  26. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    A somatic component of tinnitus is something the majority of people have to some degree, in addition to sound-induced tinnitus and so on. It’s very common. If your level is pretty much just audible at this point, the tinnitus should be of no nuisance whatsoever. If I were you, I’d spend my...
  27. MindOverMatter

    Sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately tinnitus tends to get temporary worse when in grief...

    Sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately tinnitus tends to get temporary worse when in grief / under emotional stress.
  28. MindOverMatter

    Post-MRI Anxiety & Tinnitus Spike — Any Positive Stories?

    I’ve had several MRIs (four, if I recall correctly) between 2020 and 2024: brain, jaw, hip, and back. They were all loud, with the brain and jaw scans being by far the worst since they were head-first and lasted a long time. Both caused spikes for me. The first time I went through one, I had the...
  29. MindOverMatter

    Severe Hyperacusis and Reactive Tinnitus: How to Treat & Cope?

    Luckily, or unfortunately, five months is still a very short time for this kind of sound sensitivity and reactive tinnitus. There is plenty of time for you to improve. What will work best for you is almost impossible to know for sure, since this is very much a trial-and-error process...
  30. MindOverMatter

    I get you @Sodlin, and do understand the feeling. I've been there numerous times myself, with...

    I get you @Sodlin, and do understand the feeling. I've been there numerous times myself, with numerous spikes/setbacks - several of them long lasting (close to 6 months at the worst). What I've learnt though is that the longer you feel this way, the longer the spike will stay. This will pass too.
  31. MindOverMatter

    Is My Experience with Amplified and Doubled Noises from Dysacusis, Hyperacusis, or Something Else?

    It’s not uncommon at all. It’s probably due to an overactive tensor tympani muscle, as mentioned to @Sydnears. That is exactly what this muscle does. When functioning properly, it contracts to protect the ear from damage. When it becomes overactive and dysfunctional, it can react with...
  32. MindOverMatter

    There are no certain answers with this @Sodlin You need to find out what works for you. Imo...

    There are no certain answers with this @Sodlin You need to find out what works for you. Imo there are very few people (severe pain hyperacusis and such) that actually get a permanent worsening by attending a kids birthday party with ear protection unless there are fireworks going off inside...
  33. MindOverMatter

    Is My Experience with Amplified and Doubled Noises from Dysacusis, Hyperacusis, or Something Else?

    Overactive tensor tympani.
  34. MindOverMatter

    Humming in My House That Only I Can Hear

    This is probably an in-ear muscular or tensor tympani issue. I’ve had this myself several times. It usually shows up during periods of high stress and anxiety. I don’t have it these days.
  35. MindOverMatter

    Caffeine is, as you know, a stimulant - especially in higher doses. I still drink coffee, but...

    Caffeine is, as you know, a stimulant - especially in higher doses. I still drink coffee, but max two small cups before midday. After noon I drink only decaf. I would consider cut down on the amount if you consume a lot.
  36. MindOverMatter

    Is It Safe to Go to Movie Theaters If You Have Noise-Induced Tinnitus?

    There is no definite right or wrong with this. I used to go to movie theaters for about ten to fifteen years after I first got tinnitus, and I had no issues whatsoever. If you ask me today, I would not go. If you feel comfortable with it and do not have problems with the sound levels, you could...
  37. MindOverMatter

    Reactive Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and Noxacusis: Staying Below Sound Tolerance Is Key

    I am putting myself out here again, and of course people are fully entitled to have different opinions, and many will. But in my view, and from my personal experience, there is no danger in letting it react. In fact, at some point you need to expose yourself to things like wind and rain simply...
  38. MindOverMatter

    Pregnant & Scared with Reactive Tinnitus — Your Help Requested

    What do you mean by “quiet environment”? Do you mean sitting in complete silence? I don’t agree with that. I’ve had reactive tinnitus for about six years now, and I am in a much better place. I’ve had counseling on and off since 2020, more than 25 sessions in total, though very rarely now. My...
  39. MindOverMatter

    Is My Experience with Amplified and Doubled Noises from Dysacusis, Hyperacusis, or Something Else?

    Sure. This sounds a lot like how I was for a long time. I can still have bad periods where this may show up in some form, even six years down the road, but most of the time I’m good. Even in those periods, when I get those “Morse code” sounds or whatever you may call them on top of other...
  40. MindOverMatter

    How a Furnace Gave Me Severe Tinnitus and What the Last 7 Months Have Been Like

    There is a distinct difference between chronic and permanent. “Chronic” refers to a condition with long-lasting duration, while “permanent” implies it will last forever or cannot be reversed. Who used the term permanent? As I told you earlier, there are numerous success stories, both here and...
  41. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    Exactly my point, many of us adapt and habituate. That is the nature of neuroplasticity, creating new neural pathways. I hope you get silence, as you wish for. Do not get me wrong. But being a perfectionist with tinnitus is not necessarily a good thing. It may lead to disappointments and make...
  42. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    Sorry to hear you are having a difficult day with it. Healing is not linear, and there will always be harder days along the way. That is normal and human. After more than 20 years with tinnitus, I have been through countless ups and downs. I am not sure how much of my writing you have come...
  43. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    I understand you, but I believe you might be doing yourself a big favor that could actually interfere with healing in the long run. Acceptance is the first step in recovery. Something like this was bound to happen at some point anyway. These things are part of living a normal life in the...
  44. MindOverMatter

    Pregnant & Scared with Reactive Tinnitus — Your Help Requested

    Unfortunately, this is the nature of tinnitus, and yes, I have experienced many such accidents. Usually, a spike after an incident like this can last anywhere from a few days to two or three weeks. You have to remind yourself that these things happen and are often unavoidable. Stopping life is...
  45. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    Who said your ears were done? If the tinnitus is only just noticeable, you really shouldn’t be worrying about it in my opinion. That shows how differently we are set up as individuals. To me, this sounds like a level of tinnitus that shouldn’t be bothersome where you are now, but for you it...
  46. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    Great news! Fading through habituation is real. If you are at a level of 1–2 out of 10 by now, that is very mild tinnitus, and it should become non-bothersome soon as it fades into the background. The way you described it earlier seemed quite a bit more intrusive. Mild tinnitus usually makes...
  47. MindOverMatter

    15 Months of Tinnitus with No Improvement, Except for Occasional Good Days in a Row

    Stay off those boards, or wherever you’re reading those stories, whether it’s here or somewhere else. You said it yourself: your mood doesn’t improve when you read them. I’d say it actually has the opposite effect. Make sure you’re getting enough auditory input during the day and not staying in...
  48. MindOverMatter

    Very common with delayed spikes after sickness like the flu, sinus infection and such - at least...

    Very common with delayed spikes after sickness like the flu, sinus infection and such - at least in my own experience. Feel better soon 🤞
  49. MindOverMatter

    How to Manage Reactive Tinnitus Setback?

    Given your current mental state, judging from what you write, that is definitely the correct decision for now. My advice would be to seek professional help sooner rather than later. Are there any counselors in your area who specialize in tinnitus, hyperacusis, CBT, or similar approaches?
  50. MindOverMatter

    Worsened Tinnitus After Back Injury and High Dose of Advil — Is It Temporary?

    My guess is that this is temporary, as we are talking about a high dose for one day rather than over time. Time will tell. Give it another two to six weeks, and try not to think the worst. I believe there is a good chance it will calm down to baseline again.
  51. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    100%. I totally agree with most of what you write here, but I am confused about what you mean by healing. Most people who develop bothersome tinnitus, and go beyond the six-month mark or more, usually will not become completely tinnitus free. The majority will still have tinnitus, and they will...
  52. MindOverMatter

    Struggling with Confusing Tinnitus Statistics and the Uncertainty of Recovery

    That is correct. Only you will know. When I said tinnitus is complex, as there are many components that come into play, I was talking about individuality. No two people are the same, and we handle and cope with things differently as well. I was not referring to complexity in terms of how your...
  53. MindOverMatter

    Low Frequency Tinnitus

    My guess is that the most likely explanation would be number three: spasms of the middle ear muscles, typically aggravated by high levels of stress and anxiety. I’ve had bouts of this several times, lasting up to six months at the worst. It has always resolved with time, along with reducing...
  54. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    Well, no. That is not what I am saying. There is no magic bullet you might be hoping for to stop it. After the six-month mark, the chances of it disappearing altogether are very slim, in my opinion. However, if you habituate, you are not bothered by it most of the time. That is a win...
  55. MindOverMatter

    Is My Experience with Amplified and Doubled Noises from Dysacusis, Hyperacusis, or Something Else?

    Yes, I do think time matters with this. Time, but definitely also mindset, in terms of how you react to the reactivity. The longer you try to fight it, the longer it will stay with you, with many negative emotions attached to it.
  56. MindOverMatter

    Struggling with Confusing Tinnitus Statistics and the Uncertainty of Recovery

    Tinnitus is considered chronic, by most, after the six-month mark. But that does not mean you cannot overcome this. You ask many questions here that not even experts in the field can answer, especially all the “why” questions. Why me? Tinnitus is complex, and many individual factors come into...
  57. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    Let me rephrase that a bit. Improvement by habituation is the most likely outcome, meaning your tinnitus will become pretty much non-bothersome again. That may very well happen down the road. The perceived volume can be turned down by your brain as it processes it. All the “whys and what ifs”...
  58. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    Sorry to hear about this. I know the place. It’s not easy to get back, but it is doable. Another good example is @Sonia554, related to what I mentioned before. Even though your hearing test is coming back fine, the auditory system is compromised in one way or another. So even if you improve a...
  59. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    I don’t know what the initial cause was back in 2004, but most likely it was an accumulation over time that was finally triggered by stress or something else happening during that period. There was no particular incident. The worsening in late 2019 was due to high sound exposure. It has...
  60. MindOverMatter

    Seven Months with Sound-Induced Tinnitus: Is Anyone Seeing Improvements or Finding Hope?

    The thing is, it does feel lonely at times, but if you start opening up to people about it, you’ll discover how common it really is—especially after the kind of situation you mentioned. I think it’s important to understand that it’s usually not just one single thing that caused it. What you...
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