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.
It has been a year since I woke up suddenly at 3 am with ringing in my ears, I still remember the constant pacing and going to quiet places, like the bathroom, kitchen listening to it. I had mild T when it started but I had a noise accident a month after I got T which made it quite more higher pitch and louder in both ears (like a very high pitch white noise).
When I first started I was the typical T sufferer...depressed, crying, the "S" word comes up often, I was in the forums 24/7 (which probably save me). I noticed after a readjustment period and the attitude of trying not to fight it anymore, I gradually got used to it. It was probably in my 3-4 month that I started to sleep well again, taking naps (though sometimes I'd wake up with a screaming T) but I just shrugged it off and kept myself busy.
When my T started I continued to work full time, just kept myself busy, and before long I can be in a quiet place, read a book despite the constant ring. I still get those Spikes, which I narrowed to three causes...Loud Noise, MSG and just Unknown...yes T would just spike without any reason sometimes! I noticed that Sleep is my best ally, If I get a good rest I would have non-reaction days...and I'm getting more good days than bad.
I consider myself far from habituated, I still get panic attacks or get anxious, but I noticed it seems to be getting far and few in between. So to all newbies out there...IT DOES GET BETTER WITH TIME, I still work full time, enjoy going out with my family, sleep 7-8 hours, I have changed my life a bit, T is life altering but is not life threatening, my T is still screaming but most days I just don't care or noticed it.
This is the first T forum I joined...and I'm very thankful for all my friends here in DS...thank you for all the support you gave me when I was struggling...it meant a lot to me!!
Peter
When I first started I was the typical T sufferer...depressed, crying, the "S" word comes up often, I was in the forums 24/7 (which probably save me). I noticed after a readjustment period and the attitude of trying not to fight it anymore, I gradually got used to it. It was probably in my 3-4 month that I started to sleep well again, taking naps (though sometimes I'd wake up with a screaming T) but I just shrugged it off and kept myself busy.
When my T started I continued to work full time, just kept myself busy, and before long I can be in a quiet place, read a book despite the constant ring. I still get those Spikes, which I narrowed to three causes...Loud Noise, MSG and just Unknown...yes T would just spike without any reason sometimes! I noticed that Sleep is my best ally, If I get a good rest I would have non-reaction days...and I'm getting more good days than bad.
I consider myself far from habituated, I still get panic attacks or get anxious, but I noticed it seems to be getting far and few in between. So to all newbies out there...IT DOES GET BETTER WITH TIME, I still work full time, enjoy going out with my family, sleep 7-8 hours, I have changed my life a bit, T is life altering but is not life threatening, my T is still screaming but most days I just don't care or noticed it.
This is the first T forum I joined...and I'm very thankful for all my friends here in DS...thank you for all the support you gave me when I was struggling...it meant a lot to me!!
Peter
Hugs,
Sandy
I'm at the 3 1/2 year mark and while not suicidal anymore....I still live with the dread and despair that this noise brings me. Maybe it's just going to take me longer to get where you are now. I'm so glad you are beating this thing!
Sue
Hugs!
Julie