From Mild Tinnitus to Reactive Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Case

[vilebubbles]

Hey all,

I'm Meg. I went from mild, stable tinnitus to reactive tinnitus and hyperacusis within just a few months, all because of my own very stupid decisions. I did not know what hyperacusis was. I did not realize tinnitus could get worse so easily. I thought my mild, stable tinnitus was fine and that I could live normally.

I have a four year old who is autistic, so I cannot be in a quiet, stable environment. I love my son, husband, and parents so much, but I do not see much of a future for myself.

Anyway, I am terrified and basically counting down the days until I am completely homebound, which I already almost am. I get new tones every few days—some stay, some do not. I understand that I am completely screwed.

 

[MindOverMatter]

Anyway, I am terrified and basically counting down the days until I am completely homebound, which I already almost am. I get new tones every few days—some stay, some do not. I understand that I am completely screwed.

Why do you jump to the conclusion that you are screwed and have no future?

Worsening doesn't mean you will stay like this permanently. You might get better.

 

[Jupiterman]

Use ear protection when around your son?

 

[Michael1122]

You're not completely screwed.

It really is mind over matter. Tinnitus will subside over time. Yes, it may get worse, and yes, it may get better. But keep a positive mindset and believe that it will improve each day because it does.

 

[billie48]

Anyway, I am terrified and basically counting down the days until I am completely homebound, which I already almost am. I get new tones every few days—some stay, some do not. I understand that I am completely

Welcome to the forum. Please don't lose hope. Your tinnitus and hyperacusis are still new, and the suffering is usually most intense in the beginning.

I also thought I would be stuck at home forever when my ultra high-pitched tinnitus first started, followed by severe hyperacusis. I felt miserable and hopeless, and I truly believed I would never recover. But here I am now, living and enjoying my life—traveling, going on cruises, fishing, gardening, dancing, and spending precious time with my family and grandchildren.

So please hold on to hope. I wrote my success story and shared some strategies that helped me. I hope they can help you too.

Take good care, and may you be blessed in your recovery.

From Darkness to Light, How I Recovered from Tinnitus & Hyperacusis

I am one of those who strongly believe that being positive will help us habituate to tinnitus faster. A few years back I was in total darkness of immense sufferings from severe tinnitus & hyperacusis. I have ultra high pitch and loud tinnitus (T) which was soon followed by piercingly hurtful...

www.tinnitustalk.com

 

[vilebubbles]

Welcome to the forum. Please don't lose hope. Your tinnitus and hyperacusis are still new, and the suffering is usually most intense in the beginning.

I also thought I would be stuck at home forever when my ultra high-pitched tinnitus first started, followed by severe hyperacusis. I felt miserable and hopeless, and I truly believed I would never recover. But here I am now, living and enjoying my life—traveling, going on cruises, fishing, gardening, dancing, and spending precious time with my family and grandchildren.

So please hold on to hope. I wrote my success story and shared some strategies that helped me. I hope they can help you too.

Take good care, and may you be blessed in your recovery.

From Darkness to Light, How I Recovered from Tinnitus & Hyperacusis

I am one of those who strongly believe that being positive will help us habituate to tinnitus faster. A few years back I was in total darkness of immense sufferings from severe tinnitus & hyperacusis. I have ultra high pitch and loud tinnitus (T) which was soon followed by piercingly hurtful...

www.tinnitustalk.com

Unfortunately, it has all gotten worse since then, and I am completely homebound, away from my son and husband.

 

[billie48]

Hyperacusis or reactive tinnitus will usually lose intensity or even fade away, especially if the hyperacusis came from acoustic trauma. So be patient and don't lose hope that it will resolve itself in a year or so. It is normal though to feel depressed and scared about the future. Many of us went through those initially months with nothing but mental sufferings.