I have had tinnitus since 2018. I woke up one morning with the typical ringing, but it has gone from bad to worse over the past few years. The ENT diagnosed mild hearing loss in my left ear. The sounds have now become distorted, with both ringing and pulsatile elements. I hear the tinnitus over almost everything, except when I'm outside or in the street.
It is extremely loud and torturous, especially when I wake up. It then stays more or less the same throughout the day and night. I was offered hearing aids, but they were the basic kind and completely useless, so I'm still waiting for a proper appointment.
This condition has really ruined my ability to enjoy TV and gaming, as I hear the tinnitus over them. Radio programs are no longer possible. Quiet moments are gone. My social life has disappeared.
It has caused such deep depression that I've had suicidal thoughts.
It is extremely loud and torturous, especially when I wake up. It then stays more or less the same throughout the day and night. I was offered hearing aids, but they were the basic kind and completely useless, so I'm still waiting for a proper appointment.
This condition has really ruined my ability to enjoy TV and gaming, as I hear the tinnitus over them. Radio programs are no longer possible. Quiet moments are gone. My social life has disappeared.
It has caused such deep depression that I've had suicidal thoughts.
