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I have two different high frequency pitches. They have become so familiar to me that I can almost meditate to the noise. With time, anything is...
Yes I am able to enjoy life immensely. It took a few months to habituate but as the tinnitus faded into the background more, I noticed it less and...
I listen to lots of live Grateful Dead and get lost in it.
Agree with @billie48! I have experienced the same thing but rarely notice it as much now. Not sure if it goes away or we habituate but it’s...
Cannabis can make my T louder if I notice it, but it never agitates me. Nothing better than exercise and meditation, especially in stressed times....
If low volume white noise can distract the mind from focusing on tinnitus to allow for meaningful sleep, I say go for it! Not sure about using ear...
Try Etymotic ER20. They cost under $20 and reduce loudness without distorting sound.
Some good comments here. The anti-depressant, anti-anxiety and sleep meds can really help through the early, dark and sleepless days when the...
If it calms and relaxes you and sparks some creativity, I say go for it. Any perceived effect on T should go away within a few hours and not be...
It's true that long term regular use of benzos like xanax, ativan (lorazepam) and temazepan can be addictive. Remeron/Mirtazapine at low doses...
Flonase and Claritin D. Neither have ever affected my T, one way or the other.
Mirtazapine (Remeron) is odd because its sedative effect decreases with higher doses. Many will find it effective for inducing sleep at doses as...
Please see a doctor now if you are not better and ask about prednisone.
I recommend Etymotic ER20 ear plugs: http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/er20.html
The prospect of Mirtazapine causing a spike after taking it for more than a year seems unlikely. Most find it does the opposite but even if it...
While Mirtazapine is used to treat anxiety and depression, it also has an off label use as a sleep aid. It is supposed to be less addictive than...
I use Bose SoundSport in-ear headphones and they are great. Just keep the volume reasonable (i.e. below 60%).
I tried melatonin, valarian and magnesium. I found the magnesium helped me relax. Not sure if valarian or melatonin helped. I agree that...
@jdjd09 I never understood how people found their tinnitus got louder or quieter. For me it is more a question of whether it is noticeable at a...
Habituation has brought me to a point where I usually don't notice it anymore and even when I do it doesn't bother me. I often don't even hear it...
My audio gram is similar to yours. I have not yet tried a hearing aid as it seems unlikely to stop my T and I still can hear without a problem....
I suffer from high frequency hearing loss and have had full-on T for a few years now. The hearing loss is mainly in one ear but the ringing is...
Your wife is right that some can develop dependency, addiction and withdrawal from Xanax, but low doses for a few weeks or perhaps a few months...
What @Carlos1 said. Give yourself time and you will habituate. I found yoga, meditation and deep breathing exercises helpful. You are going to...
i recommend these:...
Good advice from @billie48 and others here. My sleep has definitely changed since the onset of my T a few years ago but I am used to it now and...
Regular outdoor exercise, deep breathing and Mary Jane.
My intrusive T is likely the result of high frequency hearing loss which sounds like your issue too. After the initial shock and panic,...
What @erik and @linearb said.
I've seen many concerts some of which likely contributed to my T and will see many more, but with protection when it's loud. I use Etymology ER20...
Good advice. That includes going to shows to dance and shake your bones with some of the great bands you love (with good plugs and without...
Probably not enough studies on effects of long term use of herbal medications but lots of people take melatonin daily. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)...
I saw Prince several weeks ago in a 3500 person theatre. Awesome show. The first half of the show sounded like Jimi Hendrix. I wasn't going to...
Wish I was warned about hearing loss and T from concerts and loud headphones. Now I am wiser and use good plugs for concerts and decent...
Once I got over the initial bump, reading helped soothe me and make me forget about T. Don't give up. It will happen for you. Great...
Although I likely got my T from hearing loss from concerts and loud ear buds, I won't let it stop the music. I use etymotic er20 plugs at...
When you dream you are in the deepest stage of sleep which is good. Natural remedies such as chamomile, melatonin and valerian root may help but...
3mg melatonin, plus valerian root, plus magnesium
@Street Spirit - Thank you for the compliment which is appreciated even more coming from a fellow Canadian! @Robert44 - I have found that...
Time will help you habituate and if you can get back to sleep for now with higher volume, I say go for it. Hopefully you will soon not need your...
I have seen many concerts since the onset of my T. I suspect my T is noise induced from the many concerts I saw in my youth foolishly without...
This is the kind of information that should be publicized more. I wish I had it before I got my T.
Louise you have been a kind supportive soul on this board. We wish you better and quieter days to come.
Look for those moments when you do not notice your T and take comfort in knowing they will only grow as you start to feel better. It will happen.
In the words of Jim Morrison: "When the music's over, turn out the lights."
Read Dr. Nagler's posts on TRT.
Time will be your best healer as you habituate and focus less on the noise. You are right that a lack of sleep feeds into the T. At first I used...
Good message and approach. I am in the same boat. I am more cautious but won't let my high frequency hearing loss and tinnitus stop me from...
I probably got my T from loud concerts and headphones. I am more careful now and get my hearing checked annually. I was told that if you can't...
Howmedics makes a good white noise machine with various sounds for about $25. I got mine at bed, bath & beyond.
The sooner you stop searching for things that will make your T go away, the sooner you will start to find those moments where you forget you have...
I don't think my life would change a bit because I no longer let T stand in the way of my enjoyment. Nor should you.
Good question. I only know that my T developed with high frequency hearing loss in my 40s which I assumed was from loud concerts and headphones,...
When you habituate, like most do, the T will fade into the background and you will no longer notice it for longer periods of time and it won't...
Meditation and Mary Jane.
Dr. Nagler may have some suggestions.
ADs may help some with depression and anxiety but should be complemented by CBT. For those who believe ADs lowered their T, I suspect it is more...
My sleep has not been the same since my tinnitus started but I seem to get about 5 to 6 hours which allows me to function fine. I sometimes wake...
I recommend reading Tinnitus: A Self-Management Guide for the Ringing in Your Ears by Henry and Wilson.
For protection in loud environments I recommend Etymotic ER 20 musicians' Hi-Fi earplugs. They are comfy and cost less than $20. Sound investment.
