Crossroads...

Hey all,

For anyone who doesn't know I have been a Tinnitus sufferer for about 2 years now. I occasionally drop in to the forum when I am going through a particularly bad spike as I find it supportive talking to others who might understand.

Through the months/years I have learn't what to avoid and have generally found that (bar not being able to attend a handful of social activities) that T doesn't effect my life too much. In the last few weeks however, I have felt a consistent aggressive spike in the T. I think the overall level has risen to a new notch. It has become unbearable the day after I have drank a few beer's; It has always caused a spike but not too much. I now feel as though I can no longer go out and see my friends. Most social events are involving alcohol/parties/gigs ect...

My main concern is that I work in construction. Building sites are generally a loud and stressful environment with industrial noise. The site that I am currently working on is incredibly pressurised. I have always kept ear protectors round my neck at all times but I am beginning to strongly feel as though I am going to have to change my career and find another kind of job, a new life.

I know none of you can give me an answer on what to do as its my problem and ultimately it is my life. I just feel the need to express my position here as there's no one that I can talk to who can begin to understand in my inner circle of family and friends.

Thanks for reading

Ollie...

 

I feel like I'm spamming the site with this, but there are good earplugs that are made for constant use during a work day. They custom make them for your ear only and thus they are comfortable to wear all the time.

The brands I know in Sweden are "Earfoon" and "Bellman & Symfon". They should be available in the UK as well.