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.
Dear all,
I just wanted to share how I've coped with tinnitus over the past 4 years or so.
I'm a musician and gained my tinnitus due to noise exposure. For the first couple of years I reacted badly, and fought with the onset of anxiety and depression. I used to mask my t at night time with white noise when it was most intrusive.
I won't give up playing, wearing ear plugs has enabled me to carry on. But inevitably due to my work and despite precautions, my t has continued and even increased - however, I no longer mask it at night at all, and can even read a book in complete silence with my t ringing loudly as it DOESN'T BOTHER ME.
Adjusting your attitude is the bottom line to freeing yourself from tinnitus - it took years for me, and I believe this only really happens over time and comes about gradually - but it does happen. I now view my t as an occupational hazard and don't regret my actions at all.
With love,
Kate
I just wanted to share how I've coped with tinnitus over the past 4 years or so.
I'm a musician and gained my tinnitus due to noise exposure. For the first couple of years I reacted badly, and fought with the onset of anxiety and depression. I used to mask my t at night time with white noise when it was most intrusive.
I won't give up playing, wearing ear plugs has enabled me to carry on. But inevitably due to my work and despite precautions, my t has continued and even increased - however, I no longer mask it at night at all, and can even read a book in complete silence with my t ringing loudly as it DOESN'T BOTHER ME.
Adjusting your attitude is the bottom line to freeing yourself from tinnitus - it took years for me, and I believe this only really happens over time and comes about gradually - but it does happen. I now view my t as an occupational hazard and don't regret my actions at all.
With love,
Kate
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
There does come a time when you can't remember what life was like before the noise - this is what I've adjusted to and this is what has brought me relief.
I think I've gradually re-tuned to accept my tinnitus and perceive it as normal.(sorry for getting a little pyscho-analytical !)
I hope this thought might bring some comfort to those who have just recently got tinnitus.