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  1. claudiacardiff

    Newbie to Tinnitus

    Yes, any anti anxiety drug can cause this as I found out with low dose Seroquel for insomnia- am trying to quit the Seroquel now and will see what happens- but somehow I dont think the tinnitus will ever go away
  2. T_Almost_Gone

    Hello! I Got Tinnitus After Stopping SSRI Antidepressants

    Hi Welcome! FYI Bupropion gave me tinnitus, I'll never touch an anti depressant again. Please which antidepressant were you taking and for how long? And did you ever have other issues with hearing like a loud noise or ear infection? Thanks.
  3. S

    Thought It Was Getting Better, Then the Meds Wore Off

    This was my 3rd time taking it in 6 days at .5mg. I fight it to the end where I cant take it but I think that it strange because the anti anxiety effects only last for 6-8 hours.
  4. Zugzug

    Is Hyperacusis Psychological?

    No. For most people, it's actually the opposite. They initially have mild hyperacusis and go into denial, telling themselves that it's anxiety or something. Then it gets unmistakably worse. In my case, it was caused by an autoimmune disease. Anti-anxiety medication actually makes my condition worse.
  5. DonaldDuck75

    Antidepressant Sertraline — Anybody Have Any Experience?

    ...that anxiety and stress can cause tinnitus then if you prefer to believe that 3 GPs are assholes. Is up to you guys. Strangely my T became worse after I read HERE that anti anxiety can make T worse and I stop taking it. Maybe my GP is right I should stop google my symptoms and reading this forum.
  6. J

    Don't See the Point Anymore to Staying

    IDK honestly. Also, if I take any anti-anxiety meds I'll get kicked out. So at a lose what to do.
  7. linearb

    New Onset Tinnitus in Pregnancy, I Need Hope.

    be really careful with "anti-anxiety" medications. There's literally nothing in that class that I'd be comfortable with a pregnant relative taking -- neo-natal exposure to something like a benzo or SSRI sounds terrifying to me.
  8. Blackbird26

    So Yea Freaking Out Here

    Was just gonna say the same thing..One poster here enrolled and got worse and thus so did her anxiety. Not saying it isn't something to consider but you should here both sides. Personally I wouldn't enroll.
  9. Karianne

    Anti-Anxiety Medication?

    I will talk to my doctor about anti depressants since my main problem now isn't so much the anxiety as the feeling of despair. I just feel like I'll never find any kind of happiness ever in my life again.
  10. Leah

    How Do I Know, Natural Spikes or the Meds?

    Was just thinking, these meds are "brain" anti seizure meds. Doing research found that Trileptal also is used for anxiety and depression. I need that too. With the success you and others have had, why is not suggested to more patients?
  11. amandine

    Already 6 Hours Tinnitus Free with CBD Oil

    Well the point is that it will help with relax and sleep and that in itself may help the noise to go down. Many people here are using anti depressants or anti anxiety benzoes orsleeping pills. If they or we can use the oil instead of chemical meds, then it would be better no?
  12. Mo8409

    My Teenager Daughter Got Tinnitus After Neomycin Otic Ear Drops

    I can't say anything that you haven't already read. I'm 3 months in myself from a very very low dose medication. It's the luck of the draw if it goes away. I'm still in the struggling part of it but people like my father and brother are 30 years in and live a normal life. She's young and has...
  13. Sen

    Best Non-Ototoxic Anxiety Meds?

    None of this is true.
  14. George Brady

    my name is George and here's my story.

    yes I am taking an anti anxiety and depression medicine
  15. R

    Be Careful with Benzos

    I haven't been on benzos for a year. Life was great the I had a seraquel crash with anti-bio tics. I took benzos for two nights and the tinnitus and anxiety are back in full. I will no longer take bezos I d rather be dead...
  16. AnxiousJon

    I See No Other Way But Suicide Now

    So is this(Diazepam[Valium]) the first anti-anxiety med you have taken? Let us know how you feel when you take it, and what it does for your sleep. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine(the same family as the Clonazepam/Klonopin I'm weaning off of), which works on the GABAA receptors, and you will...
  17. Z

    Punched in Ear. Will My Tinnitus Go Away?

    I really hope this medication induced spike goes away! It was so much quieter at the start before the meds. I’ve only taken them for 3-5 weeks. Hopefully discontinuing them including an anti anxiety med will decrease the spike in my tinnitus. Really hoping this isn’t permanent
  18. Stina

    How Do You Handle the "Bad Days"?

    I agree with @citigirl13 Anti-depressants wont change your tinnitus but they will help you not to care:) Im on them myself right now and am feeling happy and content:) My sleeping problems caused by anxiety have also left.
  19. Mark T

    How Do You Keep Your Sanity?

    Hi Mick, I am in a similar problem, about a month ago I played guitar in my band with ear plugs in and I have now got increased T. I have been taking anti depressions to help with my anxiety and depression. Mark
  20. billie48

    Having a Hard Time Sleeping

    It is very common problem for tinnitus sufferer at the beginning of T. In fact some support forums may have sticky threads about the issue. Two things keep you up - anxiety and more anxiety. Anxiety because you don't know what is going to happen to you, more anxiety because when you can't sleep...
  21. Decsi

    Hello! I Got Tinnitus After Stopping SSRI Antidepressants

    Thanks for accepting me! I’ve had tinnitus for 12 years. It started after I stopped taking an anti-depressant. I’ve been struggling with severe anxiety and depression and I am looking to find a medication to help me that isn’t ototoxic. So I thought I might find some help on this forum. I’ll...
  22. Hudson

    Autifony Therapeutics Phase II Study for AUT00063, for the Treatment of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

    It depends. Were you taking the anti-depressant before you started having tinnitus? If your AD therapy is due to a condition unrelated to your tinnitus, they will allow you to be on the trial. If you are taking the AD because of anxiety/depression induced by the tinnitus... well they won't like...
  23. B

    I have had tinnitus only for a few weeks and am now looking forward to coping with this

    Hello All, I have had tinnitus only for a few weeks and am now looking forward to coping with this. I have been taking an anti-anxiety, anti-depressant for several years so I don't believe this is the cause...tried homeopathic but that did nothing to help. Went to my doctor and he ordered a CAT...
  24. mock turtle

    Forget GABA for a While... Think Glutamate?!

    louise it reads like a wonder drug...anti depresssant and anti anxiety, and more.... but it appears to be neither a SSRI nor a gaba agonist if what ive read is correct and on top of it all even after 40 years of approved use in europe it is unavailable in the usa...(our opharma doesnt like...
  25. M

    Dating with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

    The first 2 weeks with tinnitus, neck issues, TMJ and wasn't sleeping for 3 days straight at time. I was in and out of the hospital and they made me worse. They actually tricked me into going into the psych wing. Stay away from there if you can.
  26. JasonP

    Lithium Orotate (Natural Supplement) for Fluctuating Tinnitus, Mood Swings, Depression, and Anxiety?

    Okay so I had a lot of irritable thoughts, fluctuating emotions, restlessnes, anxiety...etc.. for a few days this week. It is a combination of things, for example the tinnitus but also other things as well. I think I have some kind of issue in the winter when it is darker outside and bright...
  27. Karen

    Has Anyone Here Tried Reishi Mushroom Powder?

    Hi, @John_415 Yes, I used reishi mushrooms for about 2 years when my tinnitus first worsened, and I was nervous and having trouble sleeping. The reishi mushrooms were very helpful in calming me down, and helping me with my insomnia. It is a very good alternative to anti-anxiety drugs, if you...
  28. Keith R

    How Do You Cope with Tinnitus?

    ...gradually cope better over time as you habituate. Just hang in there! Prayer got me through the toughest times but the below helped. Emotional acceptance of Tinnitus Seeking support from loved ones Reduce alcohol/caffeine Exercise Meditation Hypnosis Counseling Anti Anxiety supplements Etc
  29. Paromita

    Doctors Doctors... BUT WHO CARES?

    I hear ya buddy! The only relief I am getting right now is from an anti anxiety called Busripone....did you try to wean off Xanas ever, or still on it ? What a bit frustrating if that I need to do the research to find out what could be the cause...these people do not even have a list or...
  30. caffclifton

    Really need some help with tinnitus

    Im going to my doctor today to try and get some anti anxiety tablets. I thougt i could do this on my own but i just can't :( Had a massive breakdown last night i was crying and crying for hours. I cant take this anymore. :(
  31. J

    So Yea Freaking Out Here

    If you take anti anxiety meds they will not let you participate. Not to say you shouldn't take them, but something to consider.
  32. GavH26

    Anxious and Terrified

    He's given me decongestant, antihistamines and Sertaline (?) anti-anxiety. One of the side effects can be ringing in the ears :-/ I need something to help but I'm scared of taking it incase it makes it worse or completely screws up my ears even more :-(
  33. Pleasure_Paulie

    I Need To Change My Antidepressants (Mirtazapine)! I Need Some Support

    That is a common side effect of Mirtazapine; so not unexpected. Your other option is to try anticonvulsants such as Lyrica, Gabapentin etc these often have anti-anxiety effect and for some people help with the symptoms. These can be taken on a longer term basis but are considered more serious...
  34. Ed209

    Really Scared

    I really feel for you @Grecks. You should speak to your Dr about low you're feeling because you may get some relief from anti depressants/anxiety medication at this stage. I'd say getting out of the low mood you're in is the priority.
  35. Larry OT

    Habituate Me!

    @Kathi Thank you for your help. You are an inspiration as well as so many here. I'm trying. I Have a shrink and a therapist and with anxiety exercises and anti depressants I am moving in the right direction. You are a blessing.
  36. M

    Suffering Again...

    Thanks cullen, that does make me feel better. How have you been doing?
  37. P

    Tinnitus: Ringing in the Brain | Josef Rauschecker | TEDxCharlottesville

    I have been on all the SSRI's and one anti psychotic for treatment of anxiety/obsessions = none of have any influence on my tinnitus whether it reduces or increases it. So a little bit skeptical on why drugs to influence serotonin or dopamine will have any effect on tinnitus.
  38. Stacken77

    Anxiety and Antidepressants — Tinnitus from Mirtazapine / Dysfunction of C1, C2 Vertebrae / Stress?

    Hi @D5vid. I had some severe anxiety at my onset of tinnitus. This is very common as we haven't adapted to the sound and it's still perceived as a threat. My anxiety completely hindered me from sleeping as my heart began to race when i drifted off. To combat that, I did take one of the safer...
  39. Karl

    Holy Cow!!!

    allone - Clonazepam may help you. The below is from the ATA's "Tinnitus Today" magazine: I've been taking it at bedtime for about a week and a half. This stuff helps. I take 1/2 of a 0.5mg pill. It's an anti-anxiety drug - a "benzo" (made from benzene) - which you should limit. You'll need...
  40. E

    N-Acetyl-Glucosamine (NAG) — Has Anyone Tried?

    Some posts online say this is a powerful anti inflammatory. This supplement is different from glucosamine like you see in connective tissue pills. You can buy it on iHerb and other sources. Here are some mentions The posts on the Longecity forum have said that people get effects from...
  41. U

    I Don’t Know What to Do Anymore: I'm Now in a Psychiatric Hospital and Tinnitus Is Crushing Me

    Hi Vicki, I am sorry to hear about the continued trials and tribulations that you face and endure. Good news on the moments of silence - that is very positive. Not so good on those intense noises before going to bed. Is it only then that they arise? Fingers crossed for the meeting with the...
  42. Cojackb

    Lenire — Bimodal Stimulation Treatment by Neuromod

    I suffer from anxiety and take a very mild anti-anxiety medication which was all disclosed at my assessment. I was still accepted for the treatment. However my anxiety existed years before my tinnitus got worse and the tinnitus existed before the anxiety started. I don't know the background...
  43. Maddy Oliveira

    Anxious and Need Help with Coping — Tinnitus Worsened Two Weeks Ago After a Camping Trip

    @Tweedleman in the morning it is usually a buzzy sound more bearable and honestly doesn’t scare me as much. Throughout the day it can change into a faint higher pitched sound that makes my anxiety so much worse and gives me horrible horrible panic attacks. Not sure what to even do, too scared to...
  44. Larry OT

    Taking pills and psychoactive support

    I struggle with the idea of needing meds to live with this condition. My anxiety was so bad I didn't think I could make it. Anti anxiety meds gave me the chance to get through the worst of it. Now I am tapering off. My depression still looms large and the new anti depression meds my doc wants...
  45. DebInAustralia

    Back to Intrusive Tinnitus After a Long Reprieve with Habituation

    It's not stress and it hasn't gone back to normal.
  46. juliob

    Will Losing Weight Help Me with My Tinnitus?

    It's hard to say, but consider this: aerobics are known for their anti-stress properties in short and long term. It can help with the obsession/anxiety triggered by tinnitus, which reduces tinnitus itself. If there is also this weight relationship and aerobics don't do any harm on tinnitus...
  47. grate_biff

    Thought It Was Getting Better, Then the Meds Wore Off

    Could you name them, please. All benzo?
  48. Ilija

    Tinnitus for Anxiety Sufferers

    ...with magnesium deficiency can have sever anxiety, also take a lot of b vitamins especially b6 and b12 as those are sort of an drug free anti anxiety somewhat, they calm the nerves I used them instead of using anti depressants or anything of the sorts. As for how to get over it, get a tv show...
  49. TracyJS

    Certain Hearing Aids Can Bring Some Comfort for Many Suffering from Tinnitus (in My Opinion)

    ...difficult today. I’m still tapering off the Clonazepam so that could still be helping with the anxiety. When my T is louder I do get more anxious. If your anxiety gets too bad, taking an anti anxiety med occasionally probably would not hurt you. But I understand your worries and...
  50. J

    Mirtazapine Withdrawal? Worried About Making Tinnitus Worse

    ...with the noise And when she tries to explain it's non threatening nature, I can't hear it. I'm scared of going to bed. I'm scared of sitting still. I have tried everything there is, which is anti anxiety. But it does not help. Even zopiclone doesn't help. Melatonin does not. Just nothing...
  51. D

    Anxiety and Sleep

    It is not uncommon to get increased anxiety (and insomnia, other side effects) while an anti-depressant kicks in as your body is getting the extra serotonin. Usually this does not last long though and sometimes a Dr. might prescribe a benzo temporarily while the AD kicks in.
  52. ryan1234

    Steroids: Prednisone / Dexamethasone / Others (Oral and Intratympanic Injections)

    ...you needed it. I would try to get the ent appt moved closer and ask him about a steroid if I were you. Also try to get a prescription for an anti anxiety drug like clonazepam if you are having serious anxiety as it seems like you are. Ask a psychiatrist or your regular doctor if you can. Good...
  53. Larry OT

    Fatigue

    I get so fatigued from something. Either it's my depression and anxiety from this crap or it's the T dragging me down... Or the anti depressants, but I wake ok and get out to walk dog, then I go between being ok and falling down tired. I can handle the anxiety attacks ok lately but I'm not sure...
  54. LadyDi

    MicroTransponder: Latest News and Research

    Yeah, my guess was they were anti-Ds or meds for anxiety. And a lot of people with tinnitus take those, so that's an issue.
  55. Candy

    Antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOs, TCAs, TeCAs)

    ...for years and can’t get off them now as I fear it will make my tinnitus worse... who knows if they contributed to it. They have a small anti anxiety component and it was a quick fix by my GP years ago. Therapy was what helped at the time. I’m not suggesting therapy for your t but that...
  56. Aaron91

    What Theories Support Stress Causing or Worsening Tinnitus / Hyperacusis?

    @Sash thank you for your condolences. I am touched by how supportive everyone is on these forums. I am still very careful when I go outside and I know that I am not out of the woods by any means as I'm still struggling with a lot of frequencies at normal volumes. Thank you for your concern, and...
  57. NerdyUnicorn

    Super Scared — Been Dealing with Tinnitus for as Long as I Can Remember, Two Weeks Ago It Increased

    I went to my GP for a health check up. He said all the different kind of symptoms I was having was because they were stress induced. Well it turns out my tinnitus had increased so much because of stress and anxiety. I have all sorts of anxiety disorders. Took the anti-anxiety medications and wow...
  58. S

    It's Not Anxiety Doctors

    I'm the exact same. Of course anxiety may exacerbate things and it certainly won't help matters but it's frustrating knowing that your physical symptoms are very real yet you are brushed off with 'it's all in your head, it's your anxiety'. Especially with my parents as well I find it hard to...
  59. meeb

    How Do Benzos Help Tinnitus? And Are They Ototoxic?

    I have been taking valium on and off for a while but only half of a 2mg tablet a night. I am not sure if it is helping to be honest, I want something for anxiety but I don't want to take anti depressants after readingg all of the horror stories.
  60. P

    How to Cope? — Loud Tinnitus & Not Sure How Much More I Can Take

    I need the tinnitus volume to reduce! That's what I need!!!! Else, I just need a method.