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My name is Susan and I've had Tinnitus for a little over a month. Any and all advice appreciated.

 

Hi,

how did you get your tinnitus? It's normal to be scared about tinnitus at first. All of us were freaked out when we got it. With tinnitus it will take time to adjust, try not to rattle yourself. Stress/anxiety can increase tinnitus levels and simply annoy you. Try to distract yourself and not listen for that noise.

We are here to support, so you are never alone

 

It started after I went to a wedding on November 25th. when did yours start and how?

 

I feel so alone No one understands

 

Mine started about 30 years ago from a very bad cold/fever then a loud rock concert did me in and made it permanent. I have lived my life to the max and my tinnitus is very loud. I don't have much regrets though, I rather have a life full of experiences than limitations....

People should protect their ears, but not go overboard.

 

If people don't suffer from what you suffer from, most of the time..they don't get it. I have juggle quite a few difficulties, so I understand pain and I have empathy towards those that suffer.

 

it started about 30 years ago from a very bad cold/fever then a loud rock concert did me in and made it permanent. I have lived my life to the max and my tinnitus is very loud. I don't have much regrets though, I rather have a life full of experiences than limitations....
30 years and wow so I guess mine is permanent??

 

I am not sure if I'm posting right it's confusing. wow you have had Tinnitus 30 yrs? What have you tried to cure it?

 

I cannot say if your tinnitus is permanent or not. No one can say or predict it. It can either fade away or stay. Stress/anxiety can have a negative impact on the tinnitus, so do try to limit it as much as possible.

 

This is the scariest thing I've ever experienced tell me what you have done to cope with it if you don' mind

 

do you take any meds

 

Time --- Support --- Distract/Relax

This will take some time to adjust and understand. It took me quite a while to get use to this and accept it. Support is needed, I use to talk to family and friends and just talk to someone and not deal with it alone. Distraction is a must when it comes to tinnitus. Do something that you love to do, that is safe and not loud.

These 3 elements apply for those that suffer from tinnitus. As time passes by, you can start adapting and coping.

My only med is exercise and martial arts

 

Check out the thread below where I list everything I learned about tinnitus after reading the posts on this forum for the past 11 months
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/thread...itus-recently-this-info-will-be-useful.25741/