Hi folks, the last time I wrote on this site was in June. Here is the thread I posted...
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/major-new-problem-for-a-15-year-sufferer.1623/#post-13579
I was in the middle of a terrible time. I think my last post was actually in the MIDDLE of a panic attack where I didn't know what was happening!
I've just gone back and read what I wrote. The horrendous noise that was driving me mad lasted 14 days! Then one morning I woke and it was gone. I can't tell u how happy I was! To find out it wasn't permanent was soooo good.
However it was not the last of my problems. I was to be fitted with masking devices to help with the 50-60 decibel T I'd been putting up with. They were to be fitted in a city 3 hrs away. It was firstly delayed 2 weeks because of my virus, then the next time 2 wks later my ear specialist was sick! By this stage I was on sleeping pills (zoplicone - heavy shit) . Finally two weeks after that we were snowed in. By this time I was addicted to the pills and was trying to get off them. My sleep totally disappeared again and I was in a bad way mentally.
I finally rang the specialists in desperation demanding an appt. The day before I'd had 3 or 4 anxiety attacks and basic had a breakdown at my Mums.
They cleared their appointment slate and fitted me with Unitron masking devices. It was so empowering. After 15 years I had a weapon! Over the next 2 weeks I dropped the T by 8-10 decibels. In the months since it is down at least another 8. I wear them all the time now and I feel they have helped me get my life enjoyment back. I dunno what the volume is exactly now but it's mid to high 30's.
As for sleep. It took me a while to sort that but with the help of a v mild sedative, cherry tart pills and lavendar balm, I now sleep better than a koala bear! My life has changed for the good. I rarely drink and now look after myself a lot better. It has taken months to recover.
Habituation was completely lost because of my experience and it probably took till November to feel like I was habituating ok. From time to time I still think about the T too much but I feel it is still tapering off.
Looking back at this experience I guess I have a lot to offer people. I also owed the people who wrote on my last thread an update!!
In brief, if there's anyone here who would like to ask about TRT, masking devices, sleep habits, habituation, dealing with anxiety attacks, meditation, seeing a shrink! - I've done it all the last 6 months but I'm out the other side and far better for it. So ask away....
Cheers Al
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/threads/major-new-problem-for-a-15-year-sufferer.1623/#post-13579
I was in the middle of a terrible time. I think my last post was actually in the MIDDLE of a panic attack where I didn't know what was happening!
I've just gone back and read what I wrote. The horrendous noise that was driving me mad lasted 14 days! Then one morning I woke and it was gone. I can't tell u how happy I was! To find out it wasn't permanent was soooo good.
However it was not the last of my problems. I was to be fitted with masking devices to help with the 50-60 decibel T I'd been putting up with. They were to be fitted in a city 3 hrs away. It was firstly delayed 2 weeks because of my virus, then the next time 2 wks later my ear specialist was sick! By this stage I was on sleeping pills (zoplicone - heavy shit) . Finally two weeks after that we were snowed in. By this time I was addicted to the pills and was trying to get off them. My sleep totally disappeared again and I was in a bad way mentally.
I finally rang the specialists in desperation demanding an appt. The day before I'd had 3 or 4 anxiety attacks and basic had a breakdown at my Mums.
They cleared their appointment slate and fitted me with Unitron masking devices. It was so empowering. After 15 years I had a weapon! Over the next 2 weeks I dropped the T by 8-10 decibels. In the months since it is down at least another 8. I wear them all the time now and I feel they have helped me get my life enjoyment back. I dunno what the volume is exactly now but it's mid to high 30's.
As for sleep. It took me a while to sort that but with the help of a v mild sedative, cherry tart pills and lavendar balm, I now sleep better than a koala bear! My life has changed for the good. I rarely drink and now look after myself a lot better. It has taken months to recover.
Habituation was completely lost because of my experience and it probably took till November to feel like I was habituating ok. From time to time I still think about the T too much but I feel it is still tapering off.
Looking back at this experience I guess I have a lot to offer people. I also owed the people who wrote on my last thread an update!!
In brief, if there's anyone here who would like to ask about TRT, masking devices, sleep habits, habituation, dealing with anxiety attacks, meditation, seeing a shrink! - I've done it all the last 6 months but I'm out the other side and far better for it. So ask away....
Cheers Al
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