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    My 8-Year (Reactive) Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Journey Thus Far

    Another small update: I was feeling much better and began to convince myself that the 'pain' symptoms weren't related to noise at all (rightly or wrongly). This, in turn, improved my mental health considerably. Since this setback, I have avoided digital audio and been more careful than before...
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    My 8-Year (Reactive) Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Journey Thus Far

    This is just a small update and reminder for myself, really. The facial ‘burning’ certainly abated. I don’t want to classify it as burning since it is primarily a hot sensation. It dissipated by initially affecting less of an area; it started with the side of the face, neck, shoulder, and arm...
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    My 8-Year (Reactive) Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Journey Thus Far

    I actually returned to a very quiet construction site just before Christmas. I was only there for two days and didn’t have any issues other than a small spike and falling down the stairs. However, I realised it just wasn’t worth the risk and didn’t go back. I’d been on a pretty decent upward...
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    My 8-Year (Reactive) Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Journey Thus Far

    Hi @Jenny_S, thank you for your kind words. I am thankful you also have a supportive partner; a lot of people don’t have that luxury, unfortunately. It can of course be a burden at times when I feel guilty for holding her back. You still have a little while before your trip; wait and see how...
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    My 8-Year (Reactive) Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Journey Thus Far

    Many of you here know me by now. However, my story appears very clustered and only updated via comments on other posts and minor profile updates that don’t give the most significant insight. I will try to keep it as brief as possible, but I’m open to any questions if you want more specifics. I...