Siren at 60 Feet

Well, I experienced the dreaded 60 (approx) feet away ambulance siren complete with air horn. Plugged my ears with the flaps, about 20 seconds of noise, seemed longer of course and my tinnitus flared and headache, etc. Anxiety has skyrocketed.

Any thoughts or words of wisdom?

Thanks—When I am in this noise induced state it’s hard to rationalize.

 

You will be fine,put it down to a unforseen sound and tomorrow is a new day so don't worry about it or it can cause a spike.
Sleep well.
love glynis

 

When I first got tinnitus, I was getting ice cream an ice cream place that I like. In my Township it is right across from the fire station. So naturally, a fire truck went out as I was getting ice cream. I was probably closer than 60ft. I used the same technique, holding down my tragus. Ended up bouncing back pretty well.

 

I got caught by an ambulance once as I stood next to it . I think it did do some kind of auditory damage as I caught some sound sensitivity out of it.

Plugging your ears does work though as I do this and I haven't had any issues since.