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Hi @Tranquility Habituation is your best friend when it comes to living with T. Personally, it took me 4-6 months.

@Jim Goose - Welcome aboard, Kim. Like others said, the key is to habituate. It varies from person to person, but it took me around 4-6 months....

@Cape crusader I have been taking a low dose (10 mg) of Lexapro for 2 years now and it has been a savior for me in terms of allowing me to sleep...

Hi @Annie3, Welcome aboard. Everyone's nervous system is wired differently, but what worked for me is not to focus on it. This includes going...

@Welsh Lisa - Hi and welcome to the forum! Hang in there!

@ManitoCR Hello and welcome to the board. Virtually everyone who is new to tinnitus goes through the entire spectrum of emotions you outlined...

@Charles Corte - welcome aboard! There is no "cure" as of this writing. The best way to deal with tinnitus is habituation. In simple terms, it...

@JuneStar - Welcome aboard. You have the strength to care for 3 kids, so tinnitus is nothing more than a nuisance that you will learn to ignore...

@sirhand - Believe me, you are not the only individual with tinnitus. Countless millions of people are afflicted with it and lead normal,...

Hi Kat, Instead of resorting to sleeping meds, try to take a holistic approach. For example, you can try other therapies to get you to relax,...

Unfortunately, since there is no medical avenue for you to go down, this is something you will need to address on your own. What I can tell you...

@John Rose - the best result is when your nervous system finally stops fighting and learns to live with it. In the interim, establish a pre-bed...

Hi Igor, The most important thing you can do is to take back control. It is not easy - for sure - but you can do it. Some suggestions I can...

Hi Steve, Welcome aboard! I urge you to check out this web site in its entirety for great advice! As for continuing performing, you may want to...

@CrystalB You raise a very fair question. I suspect technology and medicine will intersect one day in the near future to give us that answer. I...

@ajking1111 Very sorry to read your post, especially when you are only 29 years old and have so much going on in your life. My suggestion would...

Hi Speersy, I hope you will be able to counter the issues you are having. Maybe one approach would be to stop attempting to fight tinnitus...

@Loz Fear not, because even people without tinnitus have trouble with sleep maintenance (actually sleeping through the night). Our brains and...

@Madhan The first few months can be rough.. hopefully it will go away for you. In any event, do not attempt to fight it head on. Give it time,...

@emmalee Hello and welcome to the site. Your response and trepidation is perfectly normal. Hopefully your tinnitus trouble will go away. If it...

Hi Barry, Ultimately, your nervous system will get used to the ringing. How do I know? Tens of millions of people have tinnitus and the...

Here is the truth (for me anyway): once you accept tinnitus (like religion), your nervous system will adjust to it. Sure, you will notice it (as...

Hi Jackie, Everyone deals with this matter differently. Here is what works for me: going for a daily walk, being in bed no later than...

Hey Emanuel, If that girl in your photo is your g/f or wife, you have everything to live for! <grin> Do not allow tinnitus to dictate your life;...

I get that... SSRI's affect people differently... for me, it took a few weeks, but once it kicked in, the burning went away and I was able to sleep.

What is wrong with melatonin?

Please seek counseling as soon as possible.

The human brain is the most complicated computer ever devised and although scientists have made tremendous discoveries, there is still a lot more...

Hey @Tony42, Welcome to the forum... Step 1 is to go to the ENT for a professional and thorough evaluation, accompanied by a comprehensive...

Hi @Christi, Try going to an ENT. Maybe he or she will write one out for you instead if you articulate your case. Good luck!

Hi Friend, Why are you letting it win? Why are you scared of it? Have you tried to look into meditation? Yoga? Tai chi? Walking? Meditate,...

Hi @Madi1990, Hopefully the ENT will be able to help you. Make sure you also get a comprehensive hearing exam to know where your hearing stands....

Hi Stoyanov, I do not know the occupational safety laws in your country, but it may be worth your while to research them and/or contact a lawyer...

Hi @Carlyi, Glad you are feeling better. Are you going to an oral surgeon for treatment?

Medicine is not a perfect art. Do you know how many doctors misdiagnose patients every day? Countless! Also, like in other professions, some...

Many, many musicians have tinnitus: Ozzy, Chris Martin (Coldplay), Will.I.Am, and the list goes on and on and on. Similarly, there is likely a...

Hi @Carlyi, Welcome aboard! I know it is not easy but you need to stop fighting tinnitus because it is a battle you cannot win; you simply need...

Hopefully they can help the Prime Minster. Remember guys, life can change in 30 seconds. Your wealth is really your health!

Hi @zombiechick, Sorry to hear about your anxiety issues. I understand that everyone reacts to tinnitus differently. I think if you try to...

Hi Autumn, Welcome to the forum! Sorry to learn that you are going through this issue, especially at such a young age. You should visit a...

Hi. Sounds like your dad should see the family doctor and ask for a SSRI agent for the depression/anxiety as well as something that will help him...

Hi Jim, Welcome to the site! If you have yet to do so, your first plan of attack should be to go to your family doctor and get a physical as...

Hi Casper, Thanks for your reply as well as taking the initiative to find that thread. In my case, what I left out is that I went to the doctor...

Hi @alyssalee97, First off, welcome to the forum. You are very young, yet have a very resilient outlook on things and express yourself well!...

I am not discounting tinnitus, but compared to other ailments (cancer, diabetes, etc.) that afflict humans, it is not as bad.

My advice to you is to take each day as it comes. If tinnitus is your only malady in life, consider yourself fortunate compared to countless...

Portia, it *will* get better. Just give it some time! Regarding sleep -- however -- that is essential to your health. If you cannot sleep, go...

Hi Dave, Welcome to the site! Please use this site as the rich resource it is designed to be to get answers and advice for all your concerns....

You will be okay... learning to live with tinnitus is a gradual acceptance process; your brain will ultimately get used to it and keep it as...

Hi Portia, Tinnitus will not kill you. Once your mind acclimates itself to the noise, it will dismiss it as benign. It will take some time, but...

Hang in there Glynis! You are one tough woman and have provided advice and encouragement for many on this site. We all know you can do it!

Hi Chris, You are a strong man and have a beautiful family. Be well!!

Hi ScouseLibra, Welcome aboard. You will be fine! Hopefully, the tinnitus will abate or go away completely for you. And when you go to the...

Hi Sandman, Sorry to learn you are going through this. Your best solution is habituation. It is not an easy road, but a road you must take...

Hi kitkat74, Sorry to hear that you have gone through such a traumatic time in your life. Tinnitus aside, not sure why you remained in such a...

I would take a hot shower and lay low (meaning no exercise) and see if it goes away on its on. Depending on the degree of pain you are having,...

Hi SallyT, Just wanted to add my thoughts here... You will be fine! The initial onset is the worst because your mind and nervous system go...

Hi Jenny, Welcome aboard! Get to the ENT as soon as you can for a comprehensive ear evaluation, including a hearing test. Hopefully, it is just...

Hi @ManApart, First let me say you are a gifted writer and possess the ability to express your thoughts and feelings in a clear and effective...