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We are dealing with the brain (when it comes to tinnitus), so anything could be possible. The light might be triggering something and the brain...

I understand how you feel, a spike can be quite annoying. If using headphones triggered worse tinnitus, then don't use them anymore. Let your ears...

Smoking, liquor, stress, and a poor diet can annoy your tinnitus. We are dealing with a condition that can be annoyed by many things. It's best to...

All our activities can possibly take a toll on our ears. It's not always that "one" thing that can possibly cause something. It's a good idea, to...

I try to align my thinking and purpose towards one common goal (relax, acknowledge, accept, move forward). This pattern has been with me from...

Knowing the breed and knowing the personality of a dog can be helpful. If I was to adopt a new pup, I'd do lots of research. I'd read up on the...

First of all, huge kudos to you, your wife and all that keep pushing through. My posts are always about pushing through and just keep going...

Your paragraph opened up a food for thought (for me) and I wanted to comment on it. All of us have expectations. Let's say that we are back in...

First of all, I'm sorry that you have been through so much. Life can be quite difficult and the roller coaster ride can be unpredictable. From...

Your feelings are validated, dealing with tinnitus is not easy at all. As someone, that has been through pretty much all the stages of tinnitus, I...

The thing with tinnitus is this: no two people deal with the same tinnitus. Our reactions and the impact it has had on our lives is also...

My post back then, reflects my views right now. Habituation is less of a response to our tinnitus. Even back then I was not 100% habituated. My...

This is a topic, that seems to come up quite a bit in our cases (dealing with tinnitus). Habituation basically means, that we have less of a...

Some words of encouragement, for those that may need it.

This all depends on how sensitive your ears are.

I have had my fair share of what tinnitus can bring on. My experiences and journey are shared in my posts. These past few years have been very...

As I read these posts in this thread, I can relate to how you folks are feeling. Tinnitus can be quite a struggle, It really can. No one will...

I felt that in her post, she was trying to inspire people. But, each one of our valued members here, deal with a different issue when it comes to...

Any soft sound or activity (safe for your tinnitus) that can take attention away from the ringing, could possibly be helpful. Key thing is to not...

Your transformation has been amazing! I remember reading your posts back in the days and reading them now. I (and many others) gave you a push...

Yes, it's uncertain. Yes, it's indeed all about finding your own pathway. With all of this, we do grow. It's the knowledge that we gain, that can...

There is no one-size-fits-all to tinnitus and its possible treatments. What works for one person, may not work for another person. We are all...

The landscape of my life changed, as tinnitus came into the scene. As I reflect on life and my gradual tinnitus progression from very mild (only...

In all honesty, there is no simple answer to this. Majority of my tinnitus afflictions have been sound induced. I suggest that folks do protect...

I 100% know how you feel my friend. My tinnitus has reached such a level that it feels like a spike all day. All in all, I am doing my best to...

Just thought some may need this today.

Yes, it's been a roller coaster ride indeed. In my early days, there was no advice, mentors to guide me. My lifestyle was very social (so It had...

I'd love to be 100% habituated, but that's not my case at all. I just try to handle what I face and do my best to keep moving forward (as I say In...

In my 35+ years living with tinnitus, I never set a milestone. I just took it day by day and did my best to manage. In my early days (mild - only...

The thing with TRT is this: You have to be patient and follow it in a strict manner. You have to be dedicated: I had to wear my ear pieces for...

This is bad advice. Protect your ears and ignore advice such as this one.

Pain can cause stress, and this can possibly annoy the tinnitus.

You have come a long way Dave; Very proud of you!

I faced this issue quite a bit myself. At those times I was dealing with either a cold, or inner ear issues.

Your symptoms could be caused by many different reasons. Possibly a cold, allergies, inner ear issues. Only a doctor that checks out the ear could...

I've been at this (tinnitus) for a bit of time, so I'll say this: Habituation is the process of reacting, responding to the stimuli less and...

Sounds like a familiar quote (y)

What you are dealing with is normal. Stress and anxiety are a part of life, how it is dealt with is different for many people. The thing is this,...

Dave, First of all that name under my logo, has nothing to do with drinking (for me it doesn't). My tinnitus is beyond hell level and as much as...

I can chime in on this one (because I have been and still am on both sides of the fence). Tinnitus, its severity and how it affects us can be...

Who I am today. The posts that I write in this forum. Loving, caring, and motivating people is all because of my afflictions. I am thankful...

Tinnitus is such a complex ordeal, there could be many moving parts within it. I have dealt and still do with many aspects of it these days....

I have had this issue for a long time. It has gotten a little better in time, but with setbacks I have faced it again and again. It never fully...

Maybe try yoga then...

I have been dealing with this on and off for a long time.

Not all gyms are loud. As someone with tinnitus, you do have to try to not be near machines/equipment that are pretty loud.

I am dealing with reactive tinnitus and hyperacusis as well.

If our system gets over-loaded with tons of different variables, it is possible to get the opposite effect that we may seek. I read your words and...

When I read some of your stuff, it resonates with me on many levels. You have your heart on your sleeve, it's evident. I agree with you on our...

My tinnitus journey, has been a roller coaster ride and it still is. The tinnitus has taken a lot away from me, at the same time it has added a...

I always try to write posts, that give strength, motivation and hope to all those good people, that are dealing with this difficult ordeal. In...

There are a few factors here, that make a world of difference: First, it is all about choosing a specific group, possible treatment that shares...

Dear Greg, you are not an ordinary man. You are a soft spoken hero that has the heart of gold, but the grit of a warrior. You may have not been...

As I read this thread, I 100% can identify with the posts made. My posts are very positive and try to be uplifting but the tinnitus has made life...

The mind is pretty powerful, our perceptions, our realities are stemmed from it. My numerous posts/threads talk about this.

There is no prediction when it comes to tinnitus. So many different factors come into play, when it comes to tinnitus. As people age, their...

I am sorry to hear this, It takes lots of patience and adjustments to live like this. I do it on a daily basis, it's not easy but I still do my...

It's beyond loud, it's impossible to not hear it, this is my baseline, when it spikes it's worst. The tinnitus can cover my hearing when it's...

I am sorry that you are dealing with this, it's hard living with tinnitus no matter what level of intensity it's at. I deal with a severe case of...