Need Help Understanding How to Move Forward

Henry 417

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Sep 6, 2014
13
Plano, Tx
Tinnitus Since
2011
So I haven't been on here in awhile. I came here for help a couple times, but mostly I tried to encourage others.

Now my hyperacusis is worse than ever. In the last 3 months or so, I moved out of my home with my mother. After my father had a psychotic break and attacked my friend. 2 months before that I lost almost all my friends after being left out and mistreated, manipulated and used. I allowed it to happen, I believed God wanted me to be apart of this group. I thought it would change, deep down I knew something was wrong but I ignored it.

I have night terrors so bad I have started drinking almost everyday and taking kratom powder for the pain. It helps quite a bit but can be addictive. That's just the last 5 months. The last 3 years have been heartbreak and loss over and over again.

I tried with everything I had to help others. I have fought tinnitus for almost 8 years and hyperacusis for about 4 and a half. I refuse to give up but what I feel has been numbed completely for the first time in my whole life. I am 27. I feel like I am 50.

Now my mother and I can barely make rent and I can't work. Just 3 months ago my H was at least manageable sometimes.

What do I do? I don't trust doctors of any kind, this is because of personal experience. I know many of them do a lot of good. I am a man of faith but having faith in myself is something I have never been good at.

Anger drives me now, at least on the surface and what's beneath needs to be released but I can't do that I have tried. My life has always been tough emotionally, psychically and spiritually.

My H had taken away any peace I thought I could find. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance. The people on here in the past were very kind and helpful. I hope that hasn't changed.
 
I am sorry you are having such a hard time Henry. Life is tough when you have financial difficulties and I understand what you are going through with your Mom. Do you have access to local government aid?

Drinking is something you should not do. It makes everything worse when you think it helps to numb you.

I don't have any advice but you are so young and have a chance for a great future. I hope you find your path soon.
 

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