Hola, My Name Is Adam! Time to Take Action on My Tinnitus

[adaumus]

I have noticed my tinnitus for about the last 12 years, but believe I have had it my whole life. I grew up with ear problems and have always wanted to be a musician but my ears have always been a problem. I smoked and drank for about 20 years. Over a year ago I quit both. I've been running since then and accomplished a few marathons. I love the runner's high and how I've lost weight and added some discipline in my life. I'm pretty sure it is making my tinnitus worse though whether temporarily or permanently. I feel I need to switch to a more balanced method of working out by including yoga, gym and cut the running in half. My tinnitus is making me feel I need to quit running and that music is out of the question and I'm in a depression about it. I've been trying to change my diet, change my way of life but you know that can be tough.

It's time to take more action though! I believe inside that my tinnitus can heal, or at least lessen and not be such an issue in my life. My tinnitus is always there. Gets worse with stress, gets worse with bad eating, gets worse and feel dizzy if I don't sleep enough. I tend to eat a lot of junk food at night because of the fact I quit drinking and smoking, and made up for it by eating more sugar. I'm trying to cut down on the emotional eating. I wake up feeling hung over and my head buzzing every day. It's misery and I feel depressed about it. I feel by a healthier diet, more balanced life, less sugar, less salt and less junk food, I can take more control and live a healthier happier life without tinnitus controlling my life.

Adam

 

[billie48]

I feel by a healthier diet, more balanced life, less sugar, less salt and less junk food, I can take more control and live a healthier happier life without tinnitus controlling my life.

Welcome to the forum. For some people, T can be helped by a healthier diet. Even if the result is not significant, the healthier life style will bring about a more positive and calm mental stamina and that can help a lot to tame T for many people. I have heard different stories about the effect of running on T, some being helped, some being worse off. It can be a personal thing due to the different causes of T. Perhaps try a milder form of exercise, such as leisure walking or hiking without too much stress and strain to the heart and the body. Take care. God bless.