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sandyknight
Hi Erika. I hope you're doing well. I saw that you mentioned your distortions came back. Did they go away a second time? I'm dealing with my own second round of distortions after beating the first.
ErikaS
Hi @sandyknight so sorry I am only responding now. When it comes to distortions, they come and go, but don't seem to stick around or bother me to the extent they used to. Something that I learned that really exacerbates my distortions was wearing in-ear protection, from foam to custom ear plugs. Talking with those in make everything worse for me, especially distortions.
ErikaS
@sandyknight Definitely give your ears rest in lower level sounds, they went away once and should fade again with some time.
Sodlin
Ive actually had 2 days of VERY calm and good tinnitus. Ive even manage to hammer down conrete stuff that you walk on with a rubber hammer (ofc with earplugs) and no spike! So nice being outside in the warmth and do "labour" and just be able to be to good use for once! :)
delta784
Hello are you still on clonazepam since you live in Gent have you talked with Dirk De Ridder about long term clonazepam usage for tinnitus , dysacusis ? thank you
zatara92
Extremely loud spike in T the last few weeks. I've been so careful this last year, I have no idea why it's so bad suddenly.
Danikam
I miss you!

I think about you often and wish I could have done more for you.

I was visiting your Facebook page at least once a year but I think it's been taken down now, it was my way of paying my respects since I don't know where or if you were buried.
Danikam
I think about the final moments of your life and how alone you must of felt and it haunts me, I can't let go of how I didn't reach out that week, life just got in the way but the what ifs...the what ifs will haunt me for the rest of my life.
Danikam
I'll always treasure our phone conversations where we laughed and talked about meeting in real life.

You are not forgotten friend, I carry you with me and will for the rest of my life.
delta784
im suicidal should i take benzos long term im having panic attacks every single day
erthwyrm
if you are feeling suicidal please reach out for help. benzo's are effective at reducing symptoms of anxiety but if you use them please do so with extreme caution. maybe ask your doctor about the dangers of benzo addiction
delta784
what type of help i can get im severe
erthwyrm
are you able to find a counselor or therapist? maybe your family doctor can offer some suggestions?
S
Can the tinnitus either shut up or can I please have a brain aneurysm and end this cleanly... Is that too much to ask.
Tom Okay
I am getting more days where my tinnitus is not the first thing I think about in the morning. But it's still on my mind at least once a day. It's been more than 2½ years since it got worse.
delta784
My tinnitus is med induced not noise induced both ears multitonal same since 7 months only got worse what happens if i use clonazepam rest of my life it works for now why did you stop after 2 years
Fields
Hi, I figured I'd send you a message outside of the Elections thread. How are you holding up?
just1morething
Hi @Fields and thanks for asking. l'm doing pretty good today, just a little moderate hissing, but my mood could be better. I bought a couple bottles of Flonase to try to calm down the inflammation in my left Eustachian tube. I'm supposed to see a neurotologist next month regarding some issues with my left temporal bone area. How are you doing overall? How well are you coping with your tinnitus?
Tryn2BHopeful
Interesting thought - Is Anxiety and Stress a possible precursor to T? As our brain undergoes whatever changes that ultimately causes T, do we experience it as a result? There seems to be a link, but I wonder which is the result of the other.
BrOKeN_1
Possibly. Although I had my generalized anxiety and depression nearly completely under control before tinnitus onset. Ever since few of those methods work anymore.
vilebubbles
I think so. Excitoxicity
ErikaS
A very stressful week + louder noise exposure to music over a 2 hour period has left me with bad TTTS vibration in right ear/head. It's the worst in silence, especially when going to bed & waking up. Temporarily cuts out when I talk or hear external sound. It's only been 7 days since onset, but I'm already frustrated & anxious about it. Praying it goes away.
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MindOverMatter
Stress management, shifting focus, walks in nature if you can + magnesium glycinate and possibly bioflavonoids. It will pass, stay positive about that - but it might stick around for many months.
ErikaS
Thanks for the feedback as always @MindOverMatter .. To reframe it in my mind, I think of it like an eye twitch. I've gotten many of those over the years, haven't had one in a while but the worst being during stressful, run down times. Some cleared in a couple weeks, others a couple months. That helps my anxiety over it and to know it will fade, just like an annoying eye twitch.
MindOverMatter
Thats actually a good way of reframing it @ErikaS Don't give it to much space. One day at a time. You will get there 🙏
L
Went to the gym. Of course someone is crashing every cable-based machine imaginable. Can only dream of a home gym. :banghead: Feeling super anxious.
John78
How to help medicine research company raising money to advance in clinic trial for tinnitus treatment
T
If they were still looking for further study subjects I would make the 800km trip to participate. I am frustrated at the responses from health professionals about my tinnitus. They dont get it. It would be good to have an objective measurement.
T
I know. I asked my tinnitus researcher about it. She was aware of the article. She reckons it has all gone quiet. Nothing further has been published by the Bionic Institute about fNIRS.
N
Hi @trevl I saw your post about bionics institute. It was in a different thread though, so I reply here. The fnri does not measure the sound. The sound is not really relevant in research as much as it is to the patient. Presence and severity is measured.
Sodlin
Urk. I was outside walking with a coworker and they saw someone on the other side of the street so the one next to me litterally yelled STRAIGHT INTO my ear at the top of hes lugns for the other person to come join us. I reminded him to not do like that and he just brushed it off with "oh i forgot". Think i got a spike from it. Was wearing my 35 DB earplugs luckily enough. Anyone experience something similair?
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MindOverMatter
I've noticed from your comments that you seem very alert. I don't blame you. Ive been there. But with the "guard up" all the time, it makes it quite difficult to navigate through this. An auditory system thats is on the alert constantly, will also tune in pretty much any sound and consider it a threat.
Sodlin
@MindOverMatter it seemed to "spike down" fast back to baseline. I 100% agree that im on the "alertness" more or less all the time. Its hard because everytime i havent been on "alert" ive done something stupid and ended up with a louder baseline of tinnitus :/
MindOverMatter
I get you @Sodlin I get you, as I know how it is, but there is a difference between hypervigilance and being "smart" around soundscapes that might upset you. Being hypervigilant around sound usually make our reaction to the sound worse.
2049v
I didn't get better at all in terms of tinnitus and ear related stuff but I'm kind of doing better in life compare to 10 months ago. At least I'm able to work. I'm hoping for the better.
Sodlin
Was putting out the trash. Had one glass bottle and placed it carefully on a plastic bag, when i dropped it feel thru the plasticbag like 50-70 cm and hit a glass bottle that was lying down in the trashcan. Could feel the loud "KLING" in my right ear....Must have been a 120 DB im just hope nothing will happen. Man this shit really takes a tool on you, glass sounds are the worst.....
vilebubbles
I can't do this much longer. The sounds are horrific and the pain from nox. I really tried.
henkess
Maybe its only temporary?
in_the_shadows
Take it one day at a time. Things will improve. Your brain will eventually adapt. Also, make sure to get plenty of magnesium, it helps regulate glutamate.
vilebubbles
Thanks friend. But it feels impossible to adapt when I'm getting new faster more intense tones every few days. They never leave they just pile on.
newarrior
I saw your exchange with Dr nagler from 2019 regarding going to a club. I totally get it now I have the same concerns. How are your ears doing? To prevent hearing loss like his high antioxidants along with NAC and ginkgo biloba and lots of magnesium powder. If I get exposed to loud noises with ear plugs I get paranoid and then I double down on everything I'm already taking. I also take Enzyme coq10 and Elavil
vilebubbles
New tones daily. They get faster and stronger and make my body tremble. Can only sleep 3-4 hours with a benzo. Feels like my brain is breaking down. Starting to see green when I close my eyes instead of black. I'm scared.
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