Tinnitus, Deafness and Ear Problems Support Group
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Even before the big t, when it comes to stories, I rather be read to, rather than read myself. Books about philosophy, reason, religionId rather read myself so that I can control my thoughtful and considering pace. Otherwise, others read stories and novels with more enthusiasm than me. Call it lazy, but arent we conditioned for this by our parents or guardians or watch dogs, and books on tape are now a better personal way to enjoy time while driving? New music seems too self centered and promiscuous and too many talk show hosts are blow hards filling two hours with two minutes of things worth saying(my opinion).
Im enjoying this book on cd on how an assassin is trying to kill the VP of the USA while suffering terrible chronic pain because of a near crippling back injury decades ago. Hes got a mission but he's near disabled. He learned to call his pain by name, which softens the blow (I doubt this is a new concept but its new to me). The book so far has not named the name of his pain.
This really got me thinking and I think, thinking for the better. What would you name your t? We do have a name for our t already and weve spoken it if only to ourselves even if we havent really acknowledged it. For most of us its Lucifer, Satan, Beelzebub, 5th circle of damnation. Legion, Dracula, or Ted Bundy x 10? What if we changed the name to Tiny Tim, Trent, Tina or Mick, Farah, My Little Tea Pot, Thomas the Tank Engine, Wendy, or Steve? Please pardon the trivialness of this, but its worth considering and even believing.
If youve read this far please name your t (past, present and/or future)(even if it's the same)it might benefit (others even yourself)?
This could be fun.........................
Im enjoying this book on cd on how an assassin is trying to kill the VP of the USA while suffering terrible chronic pain because of a near crippling back injury decades ago. Hes got a mission but he's near disabled. He learned to call his pain by name, which softens the blow (I doubt this is a new concept but its new to me). The book so far has not named the name of his pain.
This really got me thinking and I think, thinking for the better. What would you name your t? We do have a name for our t already and weve spoken it if only to ourselves even if we havent really acknowledged it. For most of us its Lucifer, Satan, Beelzebub, 5th circle of damnation. Legion, Dracula, or Ted Bundy x 10? What if we changed the name to Tiny Tim, Trent, Tina or Mick, Farah, My Little Tea Pot, Thomas the Tank Engine, Wendy, or Steve? Please pardon the trivialness of this, but its worth considering and even believing.
If youve read this far please name your t (past, present and/or future)(even if it's the same)it might benefit (others even yourself)?
This could be fun.........................
Yes that was fun!!!!!!
Loy
Pat
I know I have days that I think bad thoughts, and God I wish I didn't have this condition.
But, I do and I am trying very hard to not get depressed and angry and go on with my life as best I can.
What else can you do?
Hugs,
Sandy
Pat
I read somewhere when T first paid me a visit, I think it was in one of the many many searches that one does at the begining..any way sorry, rambling again!!
I read that we should make T "Our friend". Treat it gently and kindly and then lock it away. Perhaps if we get to thinking that it is a friend and means us no harm we come to accept it's presence and then just forget about it? We don't make the refrigerator noise our friend, but the concept is the same. We don't feel threatened or frightenend by that noise so our brain dismisses it and we never even pay it any attention.
Its all down to the Fight or flight syndrome from animals.
Mandy
I'm sorry you feel that the way that you do, but you are entitled to your opinion. People have different beliefs and insights to things and mine happens to be very different than yours, but it doesn't change the fact that we both have tinnitus. It depends on how you decide to approach it. A person can be angry and feel sorry for themselves or a person can refuse it power over them. One path is much easier than the other, however.
Take care!
Oh the book of Job.....that's why they use the expression...he must have the patience of Job.
I want to name my T Devil-ge-gone!
But at least I am able to see some humor here.
11.7.4
=) =) =)
Tinnitus is not natural at all. I also must say that I had a good friend praying for me last night and today I can barely hear the ringing at all! Praise the Lord! I will continue to pray and continue to believe for my healing. Got to have faith, friends!