Tinnitus, Deafness and Ear Problems Support Group
This group is for those coping with Tinnitus (ringing ears or ear noise), hearing loss, and all ear issues. Join to find support and get advice from others.
...but I am lately. Let me explain before you think me totally crazy.
I've had a high pitched whistle in both ears for many years. At first I thought I would surely go insane. Over the years I became so used to it that I have barely noticed it for several years. I'd hear it only when I'd stop and listen for it. I'm thankful that constant whistle prepared me for what was yet to come.
I've had a lot of issues with my ears for the past 15 months, including a failed surgery. I'll spare you all of those details. Since surgery, my condition has worsened, and my tinnitus is a virtual chorus that would definitely be makin me insane were it not for the 10 or 11 years of high-pitched whistle I had to prepare for this onset.
Have you ever been downtown in any town that sonds a practice alarm at noon on Fridays? Pretty loud and obnoxious. That is the newest member of my head band. I still have the high whistle in both ears and a very low rumble in my right ear. The loud noon alarm is in my left ear ( but it isn't a test and it never stops). :)
You'd think I'd be a total wreck, (and I am -- but not because of the T). I am so used to having noise in my ear, these new, louder noises barely phase me.
I'm hoping some of you who are new to this insidious affliction will soon get to the point where you can easily tolerate it. I never thought I would be able to handle it, but instead, I handled it so well for 10+ years that when I got hit with the "big ones" I barely missed a beat.
I know they are there, but I can completely tune them out most of the time. I wanted to share this with you to give you some hope that even if it can't be cured, it CAN be managed.
Please dont hesitate to contact me if I can provide any support. I would like to return some of the wonderful support I get here.
I've had a high pitched whistle in both ears for many years. At first I thought I would surely go insane. Over the years I became so used to it that I have barely noticed it for several years. I'd hear it only when I'd stop and listen for it. I'm thankful that constant whistle prepared me for what was yet to come.
I've had a lot of issues with my ears for the past 15 months, including a failed surgery. I'll spare you all of those details. Since surgery, my condition has worsened, and my tinnitus is a virtual chorus that would definitely be makin me insane were it not for the 10 or 11 years of high-pitched whistle I had to prepare for this onset.
Have you ever been downtown in any town that sonds a practice alarm at noon on Fridays? Pretty loud and obnoxious. That is the newest member of my head band. I still have the high whistle in both ears and a very low rumble in my right ear. The loud noon alarm is in my left ear ( but it isn't a test and it never stops). :)
You'd think I'd be a total wreck, (and I am -- but not because of the T). I am so used to having noise in my ear, these new, louder noises barely phase me.
I'm hoping some of you who are new to this insidious affliction will soon get to the point where you can easily tolerate it. I never thought I would be able to handle it, but instead, I handled it so well for 10+ years that when I got hit with the "big ones" I barely missed a beat.
I know they are there, but I can completely tune them out most of the time. I wanted to share this with you to give you some hope that even if it can't be cured, it CAN be managed.
Please dont hesitate to contact me if I can provide any support. I would like to return some of the wonderful support I get here.
Set yourself up to listen to other noises -- in the same way you set yourself up to listen to the T. Instead of focusing on the T, focus on other, more pleasant, sounds. Taking my mind off the T is the ONLY thing that has ever helped. It gets easier with practice. It is hard to focus on two sounds at once. I don't remember how long it took, but it didn't happen overnight. Be patient with yourself. You may not ever get rid of the T, but you WILL learn to manage it.
Hang in there everyone. Do what you to take control of it so,it doesnt control you and ruin your life
Hugs,
Sandy
Julie