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@Per, @ronald

Where can we access TRT is it bought over the net or done in a professional environment? I live in Australia if anyone knows of places, thank you

 

Hey there Jade. My tinnitus has started exactly one year ago. It was a long way. I struggled to remain sane and the first months were nothing like the life I had until now, I felt like I lost everything. Now, one year later I can tell you - you will get your life back and tinnitus won't control you if you won't let it.

Perhaps I could write a follow-up to 'close' my tinnitus story here in the forums

 

I don't know Australia but my best guess would be to contact a tinnitus association in your country. I found this link http://www.tinnitus.asn.au/

You could also ask your local government / county or local hospitals. I have just started to investigate this myself and I found that TRT is available trough the Hearing Impaired Association in my country.

 

jade,
I can assure you that things will get better. I got tinnitus about 3 years ago from a loud noise exposure very high pitched in both ears and louder in my right ear and in the beginning I felt overwhelmed depressed and also suffered from panic attacks . In time you will habituate to this sound and that high pitch will just be a back round noise that you no longer pay any attention to. As hard as it is to believe once you no longer give any thought to your tinnitus you will go most of the day without hearing it at all just like when the air conditioner turns on, or you walk in the kitchen and the dishwasher is on, you hear it for a moment but then its gone, your brain tunes it out because that sound is no longer important. Believe in this because it will happen. I will say that sleep for me was very difficult in the begining until i started using white noise that was specifically designed for high pitched tinnitus. Are you using any type of white noise or masking noise such as rain or waterfall type sounds??

 

Hello @maxx rodrigo,
Thank you very much for your post, you are right it is so overwhelming @ the start, I'm not a praying person but god I pray that I can get a handle on this feeling of sheer panic and dread.... I look forward to the hopefully near future where I get accustomed to the noise and forget about it most days, No I'm not using any white noise masks at the moment however if I have any other sleepless nights like last night I will definitely need too invest in something, hope your having a good day & thank you

Jade

 

@Fish,
What a POSITIVE feel good post thank you

 

@Per,

Thank you very much yes I will investigate regarding TRT in Australia, hope your having a good day

 

Piper said:

Are you for real Piper? how did it happen? maybe u can PM me about it.

 

Danny, are you also with the Daily Strength Group? I was friends with a Danny in that group that came from near Toronto. I am having technical difficulties with Daily Strength, so I have given up and have joined this group. Whether or not you are the same Danny, I am hoping to become friends on here with fellow T suffers to offer my support and feed off of others supports. I have it pretty bad.

 

@ deep....I have T for over 30 months now. A friend with T, also recommended magnesium to me. I have been taking 250 mgs 2 x per day. I am also taking liquid B Complex. I had a good 18 day run with only faint T. I was ecstatic and then last Friday, severe T struck again. I am into my day 4 spike and feeling hopeless. I had so much hope for the magnesium and B Complex. Have you been taking the magnesium for an extended period of time? Perhaps I have not been taking it long enough. It has been about one month. What do you think?

 

Now this is where I wonder, because what is noise? We use masking sounds and we are advised to seek noise in the environment to habituate the ear and to not become even more ill. That's pretty much what I hear when it comes to my H as well. Never to isolate myself and always to seek normal sounds. What normal is I don't know. When a sound becomes bad noise isn't easy to identify either, cause with H almost everything sounds too much. When I walk where theres a lot of people my ears always feel tired afterwards, as it is trying to say "I can't deal with this".

 

I met another person arouud 40 years of age who recovered from tinnitus in few weeks.

 

Hello TT
I don't belong to any other group, this is where I be after searching many other sites, I've landed here. I've found this s

ite to be just short of awesome, many good people here..no bullshit or lies here..it is what is . As for myself the only thing that I continue to take is the magnesium, for the last 3 months. Ive tried the B12s, Inosotril, and one other for cholesterol generally give things 10-12 weeks to see if its been of use to me. Ultimately we can be our own volume control for our T. Just like your self I had had about 18 days of really low and quiet and then for no apparent reason I got loud again and back to my entry level of Tinnitus, 40 hours quiet 40 hours spike. Over the past 10 months I've felt many emotions dealing with my T, once breaking down and sobbing when my T shut off for about 15 seconds, 15 seconds of quiet in 9 months it was quite emotional for me, but since then it's the same...ho hum..

I personally am about sound, I use crickets, and nature sounds to help me cope I try not to get to excited about to much I don't take drugs (meds) or narcs, deep breathing, Now that the worst seems to be over for me I've not really made any special adjustsments in my life, I just go on. I hang out here at Tinnitus talk just read some threads and pay attention. Tho I'm not here as often as I used to be I've found this site to be informative and quite resourseful.

It's up to you how you deal with your noise. To me it's just a sound and it can't hurt you...tho I say that I still have my days...remember it's just a sound and can't hurt you. Hang around here and read the articles, there are many EXCELLENT members here to offer up advice and hope. You'll find out who they are as I have.

Best of Luck TT
Danny

 

Jade, please check out the link to TRI: http://www.tinnitusresearch.org/

And here is a link to a webpage listing TRI Tinnitus Clinics that includes one in Auckland:
http://www.tinnitusresearch.org/en/structure/workgroups_en.php

And a link to the University of Auckland Clinic: http://www.clinics.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/about/our-services/hearing-and-tinnitus/

You are blessed to have one of the finest, if not the finest, tinnitus clinic in the world at the Univ. of Auckland.

 

Jade, there are some nice sounds on the Tinnitus Talk Audio Player on this website for free.

 

Jade, I am sorry I screwed up and was associating Auckland with Australia. However, it is a world-class tinnitus clinic. And I hope New Zealand is not too far from you in Australia. It is certainly worth investigating a trip there.

 

Hi there, I have scoured these forums and the internet since waking up with Tinnitus and can offer some positive vibes!
My 'T' came on overnight following a blocked ear and ear infection back in April. Thought nothing of it at first thinking it a symptom of the infection. Once this cleared up & the Tinnitus remained the reality hit home and like Jade I went into panic mode where all I could do was curl up in a dark room and cry. My GP and Ear specialist assured me "dont worry you'll get used to it"......scant consolation for us early sufferers eh!
Scouring the internet and finding no positive news only made it worse. The early days were hell constantly listening for it, seeking answers and a feeling of despair.

However......its been 5 months now and I can honestly say I feel lots better (physically and mentally). I dont think its lowered but I think I've simply got used to it. When busy at work or doing 'normal' things I simply forget about it in growing chunks and not always conscious of it. Yes it randomly jumps at me occasionally, always hear it in quiet places (especially in bed) but each month the emotional impact becomes less. I first found I was 'forgetting about it' for a couple of minutes...then half an hour...then an hour etc.

Although I run my own business..I am quite weak emotionally..a worrier, not the sort of person to handle such a thing easily but even I seem to be doing ok. I only offer this as hope to any early sufferers that cant see a positive. I realise that after 5 months I am pretty lucky and hugely sympathise with any long term sufferer. For me I think my improvement came with a change of attitude. Moving from a panicked state to the realisation I need to get on with life seemed to speed things up. I can hear it now I am thinking about it but my feelings are a more relaxed "jeez..just go away". I still hope this whine goes away but I am now able to look forward. I am more or less my old self, exercising, socialising and laughing again. If I can offer any advice it would be to try get on with life, immerse yourself in your work, family, normal and fun things. Distraction has played a huge part in my progess.

I know it can take a long time for some but I offer this to any early sufferers. There is a good chance you will be 'on the mend' soon. Its tough in the early weeks..but try stay positive. It will get and feel a lot better x

 

Hi Jade , how are you coping so far? I just wanted to tell you that i damaged my hearing six years ago but over time it has gone away. It only bothers me now when i dont get any sleep or when i use headphones. Im sure your tinnitus will fade away like mine did in time.