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  1. Tom71

    Help, Feeling Like a Failure

    I've done my best to be positive. I was going to be one of those people who lives with tinnitus with no issue. After 2.5 weeks there are times where I don't even hear my mild to moderate tinnitus for hours. And it usually doesn't bother me when I do. But I've had insomnia, and that's been...
  2. Tom71

    Advice on Dealing with Tinnitus and Insomnia?

    I'm back:) I can often tune out the tinnitus during the day. But since it started 2 weeks ago I've had varying levels of insomnia. Last night was really bad. I've tried melatonin no luck. Benadryl helps but not always. Part of the problem is that I'm on a prednisone taper and it makes me...
  3. Tom71

    Anyone Else Notice High Pitched Sounds When Driving?

    Even before tinnitus I would notice some high pitched sounds when driving my Prius. Since tinnitus, or spike in my preexisting very mild tinnitus, these high pitched sounds seem louder, different from my tinnitus. Anyone else had this experience?
  4. Tom71

    Feeling Anxious — Could Use Some Encouragement

    Saw my PCP yesterday, got steroids (which so far haven't helped). Was feeling pretty good despite the fact that he didn't seem hopeful and didn't give me any sleep aids. Bad night of sleep last night and my tinnitus wasn't even that bad. Feeling anxious now, irrational worries. And I've been...
  5. Tom71

    Ever Find It's Hard to Tell Your Tinnitus Apart from Background Noise?

    My high pitched tinnitus is similar to sounds from electronics, office equipment, and some of my car sounds that I'm not always sure what I'm hearing. Anyone else have that same experience?
  6. Tom71

    Can Mild to Moderate Tinnitus Disrupt Sleep?

    I don't think mine is that loud but since it started I've had problems sleeping. To be honest the sleep problems are the most difficult part of tinnitus.
  7. Tom71

    Are These the 3 Basic Principles of Dealing with Tinnitus?

    1. Stay calm, don't let it panic you even when loud 2. Don't focus on it, if possible 3. Continue on with your life Fair summary? It's what I've been trying to do, though not focusing is sometimes difficult. I am continuing on with my life and it doesn't cause much anxiety anymore
  8. Tom71

    How Often Do You Read or Discuss Tinnitus?

    I've spent a lot of time in this forum today and gotten good responses. But am I spending too much time? Am I obsessing? How much attention should one expend on tinnitus?
  9. Tom71

    Any Good Advice on Staying Calm?

    Worst part of my weeklong tinnitus has been the anxiety and insomnia. I know I need to stay calm and be accepting but at times that is difficult.
  10. Tom71

    Hi I'm Tom, I Have Had Tinnitus with Insomnia for a Week

    Started exactly a week ago, think it's related to my allergies Used to have a low hum now it's more of a moderate ring/squeal I'm adapting as best I can and most of the time I'm no longer aware of it But at night it's louder and more noticeable, and I've gotten little sleep over the last week...