Photo Album of Tinnitus Talk Members

Well if I’m honest Flamingo, my incredible photographer can make anybody look good.
I’m not normally a big smiler (since severe Tinnitus bit me) but he knew exactly what to do.

He looked at me through the lens, and said
“Dave - I won’t ask you to smile - but some teeth would be nice....!”
“I laughed at the contrivance and he managed to catch a smile on the way down.”
The best photographers are psychologists.
Thanks for watching Flamingo.

Dave x
Jazzer

 

Hi, I'm a newbie and I want to be part of this great community so I share a picture to celebrate my arrival!

This picture was taken before my tinnitus... Ah... Good old days...

 

Hi everyone, this is me!

 

Pre- severe tinnitus. 32 years old.
Weight: 80 kgs.



Post-severe tinnitus. 34 years old. weight: 104 kgs.



I gained more than 20 kilograms trying to mask my tinnitus by chewing.

 

Here I am!¨¨

 

Military Appreciation Night at the LA Dodger Stadium.

 

Me & my face are there on the right.

 

Everyone looks so genuine and kind. I dream of the day all of us are smiling like that again.

First photo is me while I was a vet student, visiting Chicago for the first time all hopeful about my future life and the second photo is me today: world weary and usually can't be bothered with stuff like makeup or picking up my office.

 

Holy shit you look like my ENT!!!!

 

You look great FGG - and very brave of you to post your picture.
Most hide behind an avatar.
I love to see photos - you can tell so much from a face. Yours is sensitive and kind.
I wish every one of us better days.
We so deserve it.

Take care,
Dave x
Jazzer

 

Jazzer I’m gonna have to humbly request that you stop making me cry bro. <3

 

MrBS - I don’t think I can keep that promise bro.
Those that suffer share an affinity.
The most poignant aspect of this whole site for me is the opportunity to share relationships.
We so need the company of others that truly understand.

Best to you brother,
Dave x

 

Hiya Debbie
very nice to see you.
I’ve seen many of your posts on here, of course, as you’ve been on the site for several years now.
Lovely to put a face to a name.
Perhaps a few more will pluck you the courage?
Best wishes,
Dave x
Jazzer

 

Never seen this thread before. You all look like such nice people.

Your story reminds me of mine. I've added 19kgs since tinnitus became my live-in room mate. Went from 86kgs to 105kgs in 6 months. Trying to reverse things, but losing it is harder than gaining.

 

It’s the silk handkerchief that does it,
if I’m honest xx

 

No. It's your friendly face.

 

Great pictures Julien - thank you for joining in.

Also lovely to see your ‘kiddy’ photo.
I might get brave enough to post my kiddy photo soon.

Very best wishes
Dave x
Jazzer

 

To all members of Tinnitus Talk,
when @OnceUponaTime first suggested this thread in May 2019 I thought it was a really great idea.
A thread literally devoted to the human face of Tinnitus Talk.
When it was first mooted a few ‘brave souls’ exposed themselves
(no - not like that - silly) and posted.
Within a few days the thread fizzled out.
Perhaps it’s time for a few others to join in.
Dave x
Jazzer

 

I am feeling courageous or just indifferent today... so... here I am.

... 3 years ago - taken a couple of months before tinnitus onset (my 3rd anniversary is coming up :/)


....now - on a good day (with natural hair colour growing out - can't be bothered to do anything about it)


I definitely feel I look more tired and worn out these days. But I guess the exterior just reveals the inside :/

 

Brb, cutting my hair to have bangs again .

 

Thank you for joining in. x
You still look very lovely DG - and of course I quite understand what you are saying.
This ‘thing’ takes its toll on us for sure.

But I see nothing wrong with a hint of the truth coming through.
I have a lovely bubbly neighbour two doors away who said to me:
“Dave - if ever I ask you how you are, you say
‘I’m okay’ or ‘’not bad thank you.’
You never say ‘I’m great!’”

“Meryl - I live with constant noise in my head,
would you feel happier if I lied in order to make you feel better?”

I generally manage cheerfulness, but I do know the truth of my struggle of course.
Best wishes DG
Dave xx

 

After tinnitus:

 

Oi. I'd like to play as well.

This is me, well... Happy (& a "bit" drunk)


And this is me very very angry.

 

January 2013: Age 11



April 2016: Age 14



June 2018 (1 week before tinnitus onset): Age 16



December 2019: (Just after ankle surgery): Age 18

 

A word of advice folks,
better not mess with this bloke,
I’ve got an idea he might be ‘crackers!’

 

Very Best Wishes buddy,
- and full marks for effort
re: the photo gallery!

Dave x
Jazzer

 

Thank you Jazzer. I really like your pictures by the way, you are a very classy man!