MemberWe are left to pick up the pieces.
In reading the experiences of many members I have come to the conclusion that in many cases, perhaps most cases, there has been one person, one culprit, one incident that caused our devastating acoustic trauma, and ultimately our brain damage.
Whether it be a vile driver whose texting was far more important than driving with due care and attention for others,
a medical / dental practitioner who's expertise was criminally negligent,
a (would be) musician who, in a fit of Asperger anger, allowed his instrument to scream in my ear,
or some other..etc...
frequently we are aware of the culprit.
But there is usually no redress.
And anyway, there is no way back to silence.
So we have to live with our suffering.
Tinnitus Talk is I believe a vital resource.
It is not perfect.
Tinnitus lightweights attempt with a messianic zeal to dispense their words of superior benevolent wisdom, to genuine tinnitus sufferers.
'Nauseating !'
Worse still, totally ignorant arrogant 'trolls' seek to belittle and deride those of us who suffer most.
However, people in distress need to talk.
We need to tell someone.
We need somebody to understand what we are going through.
We need, at the very least, recognition.
This is why children run to their mums - if they have a nice caring one.
It is why people in emotional distress turn to psychotherapists.
(My therapist - on hearing my story of childhood isolation - said
"Oh David - this should never have happened to you."
We all deserve recognition.
Recognition cannot cure us, but is perhaps the nearest we can come to a sense of justice.
On Tinnitus Talk we can recognise each other and support each other.
We can also ignore the trolls, or at least recognise them for what they are - arse'oles.
Oh dear - kindly excuse my French.
I wish everybody peace and quiet.
I know it won't work like that - but I can wish everybody whatever I like!
Tinnitus - go and get "STUFFED!!!"
In reading the experiences of many members I have come to the conclusion that in many cases, perhaps most cases, there has been one person, one culprit, one incident that caused our devastating acoustic trauma, and ultimately our brain damage.
Whether it be a vile driver whose texting was far more important than driving with due care and attention for others,
a medical / dental practitioner who's expertise was criminally negligent,
a (would be) musician who, in a fit of Asperger anger, allowed his instrument to scream in my ear,
or some other..etc...
frequently we are aware of the culprit.
But there is usually no redress.
And anyway, there is no way back to silence.
So we have to live with our suffering.
Tinnitus Talk is I believe a vital resource.
It is not perfect.
Tinnitus lightweights attempt with a messianic zeal to dispense their words of superior benevolent wisdom, to genuine tinnitus sufferers.
'Nauseating !'
Worse still, totally ignorant arrogant 'trolls' seek to belittle and deride those of us who suffer most.
However, people in distress need to talk.
We need to tell someone.
We need somebody to understand what we are going through.
We need, at the very least, recognition.
This is why children run to their mums - if they have a nice caring one.
It is why people in emotional distress turn to psychotherapists.
(My therapist - on hearing my story of childhood isolation - said
"Oh David - this should never have happened to you."
We all deserve recognition.
Recognition cannot cure us, but is perhaps the nearest we can come to a sense of justice.
On Tinnitus Talk we can recognise each other and support each other.
We can also ignore the trolls, or at least recognise them for what they are - arse'oles.
Oh dear - kindly excuse my French.
I wish everybody peace and quiet.
I know it won't work like that - but I can wish everybody whatever I like!
Tinnitus - go and get "STUFFED!!!"
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