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I’m aware of this particular use of Mirtazapine. The problem is that every time I’ve tried reducing it to 15 mg, I’ve had to go back up to 22.5 mg after about a week, because my sleep becomes catastrophic again. Salut @Hyperacusis. I already have an RQTH, but I’m recognized as a disabled...

Mirtazapine at 22.5 mg helped me get a halfway decent night’s sleep, but that was before I made the mistake of resuming a social life. I recently tried Quetiapine for the first time, but it did not work, so I stopped taking it. Yet on Tinnitus Talk, I was told that the combination of...

Tinnitus Talk members often mention Dayvigo or Trazodone. Unfortunately, neither of them is available in France. I’ve been taking Mirtazapine for almost five years. On some nights, I add Alimemazine, Quetiapine, or Melatonin, but sadly this combination no longer works for me. My tinnitus is so...

Ah, sorry for that... Did you see a psychiatrist? He might tell you whether you really need an antidepressant or not. I don't know if antidepressants can make visual snow worse. But I remembered some people on Tinnitus Talk claiming that antidepressants gave them visual snow... The best advice...

At the highest dose (45 mg), it is supposed to work for depression. As I mentioned, I have been taking it for more than four years now, and I am still in deep depression. I do not think I will ever get out of it. I was already struggling with depression long before I developed tinnitus, so you...

What does it mean that I’m “reaching”? Do you mean that I’m exaggerating? If you think I’m exaggerating, I invite you to read @kelpiemsp’s profile. He wrote this himself in 2019: “I am currently experiencing silence for the 1st time in 31 years. No wonder people are so upset. What a strange...

I remember @kelpiemsp, the “fortunate” person who experienced silence for the first time in 31 years after trying the University of Minnesota device. It is incredibly frustrating to know that a device capable of silencing tinnitus is sitting unused on a university shelf. Dr. Hubert Lim is...

Hi @Annina, Sorry to hear about what you’re going through. Two months is really not a long time. Your situation may very well improve in the coming months if you continue to protect your ears when needed. It is important never to expose yourself to loud noise again once you have tinnitus...

@trevl, again, what you say sounds very convincing and rational (and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge on the subject), but there isn’t a single ounce of positivity in it, and that’s what I need most right now, being at rock bottom emotionally. :( What you wrote...

@lostb1t, I don’t know if Quetiapine is specifically meant to help you calm down, but according to my psychiatrist and many members of Tinnitus Talk, it’s primarily used to help with sleep. Personally, I don’t notice any difference when I take Quetiapine for sleep, so I’ve stopped using it...

Hi @ErnieRo, I have been taking Mirtazapine for more than four years now, and I have never stopped it. It did not make my tinnitus worse, and I have not experienced any side effects. I have taken it at the maximum dose of 45 mg, but I am currently down to 15 mg. This drug actually works...

I can confirm that tinnitus can improve, but only if you give up your social life completely. Two years ago, I felt almost cured after four years without any exposure to music. Unfortunately, after resuming a social life and exposing myself to music again, my tinnitus became extremely...

Hi @virginiadoc, it is disheartening to read that even a psychiatrist cannot find a solution to relieve the pain. It almost makes me wonder, what is the point of continuing to see my psychiatrist if he cannot help me anyway? I don't have any other health problems in my life except tinnitus and...

Among all the therapies I have tried, there were sophrology, hypnosis, and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. None of them helped. I am considering trying cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for tinnitus, or possibly EMDR. I am not sure yet.

Glad to hear you found something that helps. Obviously, this is very unlikely to work for noise-induced tinnitus. How long does the reduction in ringing last?

@trevl, I already read the threads you mentioned, and I understood the lesson. I will never, ever go to any bar, pub, club, or party again. As I said in my first message, I now only leave my apartment to go to work, to go to the gym, and to do my shopping. That is all. I have accepted that my...

You may be right about that. I’ve already come across this theory on Tinnitus Talk. It’s neither reassuring nor optimistic to read, because it makes you realize how fragile and damaged our ears really are, and how easily their condition can deteriorate again. I always wonder, how on earth do...

Hi @trevl, it seems there are no drugs on the market that have the potential to reduce tinnitus volume, except Clonazepam, if I am not mistaken. I was prescribed this drug a long time ago, but I do not take it. It does not have a good reputation. Currently, I am taking Mirtazapine (between 15...

Hi @Carolan! I’ve been recognized as a disabled worker, but unfortunately, that doesn’t grant me many rights—except for the possibility of retiring early under normal conditions. As far as teleworking is concerned, since I’m a consultant, I am subject to the policies set by the client’s...

I do not think there is a clear answer to this question, as we all react differently to medication, stimulants, and alcohol. However, it is true that coffee and alcohol are often considered substances that can temporarily increase tinnitus. Personally, that has not been the case for me. Up...

Hi @Knietppe, I’m really sorry for what you’re going through. Yes, I completely understand what you described, and I also feel like a zombie because of the lack of sleep. My eyes are as red as tomatoes every day due to insomnia. I feel weak and unsteady, so much so that I sometimes think if...

Hi @object16, thank you for all your advice. I already eat a lot of oats every day—60 grams of rolled oats for breakfast with milk, and 30 grams of instant oats as an afternoon snack. I’m on a diet because I do fitness training, and I also limit sugar and saturated fats. This has had no effect...

Okay, so I understand why I developed tinnitus. I am both anxious and depressed… 😐

These are the types of advice I received when I underwent CBT for insomnia. Yes, a few years ago I tried it. I completed two full courses of CBT for insomnia, four days per course, so eight days in total, with three-hour sessions each day, all held in the hospital. Unfortunately, it did not...

Thank you so much @SafeMusicFan for your long message of support. I really appreciate it! You are right about everything. I am indeed depressed and have been for many, many years. I was depressed even before I had tinnitus, so you can imagine how I feel now. My psychiatrist has been trying for...

Oh my God, you got tinnitus one year before I was born. That is crazy. :( I guess that is not you in your profile picture. The person there looks young. Thank you very much for your support. 🙏

Hi @object16, thank you for giving credence to what I said previously. I am sorry to hear about your difficult situation. My case is particularly catastrophic. Believe it or not, I suffered the sound trauma, which gave me four new disabling tinnitus symptoms and hyperacusis, at a music festival...

Hi @delta784, yes, I know about your story. I have read it. You are very unlucky as well. But why do you say that people on this forum caused this? Do you mean that someone on Tinnitus Talk advised you to take this medication and you followed that advice without any medical guidance? As for...

Hi @L along the way, thank you so much for taking the time to write to me. I've never heard of Kratom, but after a brief search, I see that it's banned in France, which is probably why I've never heard of it. And I completely understand what you mean when you say that people don't understand...

Thank you for your support @MindOverMatter. What does your therapy involve, if I may ask? CBT?

Hi @virginiadoc, sorry to hear that you are suffering. I have also been dealing with disabling tinnitus (at least five sounds) and hyperacusis for six years, which prevent me from living fully and sleeping well. Like you, I am eagerly waiting for Susan Shore’s device. However, do not forget...

I am so sorry for you also, @vilebubbles, but nine months is not that long, if I may say so. You might recover a little in a couple of years if you protect your ears from noise and ototoxic medications. I can confirm that this terrible condition can improve, but not without a lot of sacrifices...

Hi all, I have been a regular on Tinnitus Talk since 2019, but I feel the need to share my tinnitus history as my emotional state is currently at its lowest. I will try to be as concise as possible so as not to make it too boring to read. The first time I had tinnitus was in 2012. I was 21...

I have been suffering from extremely debilitating tinnitus for six years, following a music festival where I was wearing custom-made hearing protection (minus 25 dB). Two years ago, I started to sleep better, so I decided to resume a social life and began going to parties again (with...

Two days ago, I came across this speech by Dr. Alain Londero, whom I mentioned earlier, at a hearing aid professionals’ conference in 2024 (the speech is in French). He confirms what I said earlier in this thread: even though virtual reality has been beneficial to a certain extent for a few...

Hi @Tom Cnyc, I beg your pardon. My intention was not to take away from your success story when I shared mine. I only wanted to warn others so that they do not end up in the same situation as me. I can confirm that it is extremely important to be careful after experiencing sound trauma, as...

Unfortunately, this is the case for me. I have been living in complete isolation at home since my condition worsened two years ago. I only go out to do the shopping and to the office one or two days a week. Fortunately, I am able to work from home. Otherwise, I would no longer be able to work...

Yes, I am so desperate that I feel like I have tried everything, including a guérisseur about four years ago. He was someone who performed manipulations on my head, using very strong pressure with his thumbs, and prayed to Christian saints. Obviously, it did not work. There is nothing rational...

Hi @Tom Cnyc, thank you for sharing your story. It is always encouraging to hear from people who have managed to pull through tinnitus. However, there are a few points you raised that I would like to comment on. First, even if our condition has improved, we still need to be extremely cautious...

Thanks for the sharing! I don't know what to think about it. It seems that we are still decades away from getting a potential cure.

Thank you for your testimonial. I am desperate for emotional support. My tinnitus has been worsening for six years since my sound trauma. I have reached a point where no medication helps me sleep anymore. Mirtazapine, Alimemazine, Quetiapine, and Melatonin no longer work. I feel like I am...

I understand your frustration, but with all due respect, it is not appropriate to respond in such a harsh tone. If we are on Tinnitus Talk, it is because most of us are struggling with severe pain. For some people, this forum is their last refuge after losing everything — their social life...

Salut Frédéric, thanks for sharing. It seems to be another therapy that only reduces tinnitus distress, rather than the actual volume of the tinnitus.

Happy for you. Unfortunately, noise-induced tinnitus never completely goes away. Enjoy your life as much as you can, especially now that you are able to.