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.
Just want to share...
I've had noise induced tinnitus since 1982. It became severe in I think 2006 (again noise induced). I spent hours a day on this and other similar sites back then. Just a little background...no background noise could cover my high pitched T (even standing in a tropical storm with my feet in the ocean). I'm having a louder T day today (no rhyme or reason) which reminded me to write this. Over the last several years my T has subsided I guess naturally. I still have a few days where it is loud but I have more days where it's just a minor, far off whistle. I do believe the less I obsessed on it, the less I was frightened by it. I'm living a very normal, happy life in a fallen world, and think I'm more productive than ever before. I am so glad I hung in there. Again, just wanted to share...
I've had noise induced tinnitus since 1982. It became severe in I think 2006 (again noise induced). I spent hours a day on this and other similar sites back then. Just a little background...no background noise could cover my high pitched T (even standing in a tropical storm with my feet in the ocean). I'm having a louder T day today (no rhyme or reason) which reminded me to write this. Over the last several years my T has subsided I guess naturally. I still have a few days where it is loud but I have more days where it's just a minor, far off whistle. I do believe the less I obsessed on it, the less I was frightened by it. I'm living a very normal, happy life in a fallen world, and think I'm more productive than ever before. I am so glad I hung in there. Again, just wanted to share...
I have had the same intermittent hissing sound sine 2007. I have dealt with it through distractions and then noticed that this hissing no matter how loud is just not going to ruin my perfect day. I understand my triggers, which is usually high sodium foods.
Most important to anyone with or without t is to protect your ears with earplugs whenever there are louder noises. I attend concerts and movies and always have my plugs available. I'm not sure how anyone can do without.
Positive feelings and attitude has gotten me through this. Being supportive to others, really has helped me and made me a much better person. Maybe it was meant to be.
Best wishes to everyone.
Been taking workshops on auditory migraines while I await another six months or so to see a neurologist. I distract myself too - just can't do it late at night. I'm just exhausted and want to sleep.