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.

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HRiddle 08/30/2011

I do enjoy the life God has laid out for me. I have a wonderful husband,three awesome boys, and a job I enjoy, however my life is very stressful now that my husband travels a lot more with his job and I am left at home with three kids by myself for weeks at a time. I also teach preschool and I need to be able to stay up beat and on my toes. On a good day I can manage to keep my mind off the ringing that is occuring in my head and ears, however I haven't experienced a good day since the middle of August. I am hopeful that my tinnitus will settle back down to a level that is manageable for me.

I hope all of my tinnitus suffers out there have a great day.

deleted_user 08/30/2011

I understand how you feel. I find on a good day (meaning my T is lower) I can cope and keep my mind off it), but on bad days it's just tough. I havent had any low days for a little over a week and need a reprieve, even if just for a day or two, that helps me to cope when the days are bad. Right now the ringing starts in the morning and is there all day and like yours occurs in my head and ears. I hope you get a reprieve soon. Take care.

deleted_user 08/31/2011

I have tried to habituate to my T. It works for the most part. The thing I really hate is that I have hyperacusis which keeps me from Movies, plays, events of any kind with too many people. It has changed my life style. I used to go anywhere and everywhere with my friends. Now I am limited as to what I can do.

deleted_user 08/31/2011

Are you doing TRT . You should be doing some type of sound therapy

Habituation needs a little bit of help.

Sound Therapy is the best way to help you ignore the sound during the day.

McMurdo 08/31/2011

I know just what you mean. And it's hard to habituate when your T keeps changing volume, location, or tone. (Mine is always shrill, but varies from a whine, to a hiss, to a brain buzz.)

I think you are doing great to care for three boys on your own for long periods and hold down a job where you must be upbeat! There are many days when I don't even think I could fake being upbeat, my T is so bad. Like you said, life can be difficult but T just adds to the stress of it all!

Thank you for posting, because we can really relate to what you are saying. I will pray for your spike to end. Does drinking green tea help lower your T at all? Are you able to sleep OK during this spike? Not sleeping well just makes the next day even more stressful, I know. :(

deleted_user 08/31/2011

@McMurdo,
Oh, how I understand the whine, the hiss, and I think your description of "brain buzz" is right on the money. That is exactly what I feel many times.

McMurdo 09/01/2011

Tham, the UAMS study (#2 in the link) is closed. I spoke to them in September. (I live near UAMS in Little Rock where the study is being done.)

HRiddle mentioned in another post that she has epilepsy. So she would not be a candidate for studies like these two where people with seizures or neurological disorders are not accepted. :(

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