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Controlling Tinnitus: What works for you?
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@windyshores I’m sorry to learn that you are dealing with this provider nonsense when you have a real clinical issue. Yes, anxiety can worsen the problem, but it’s not the CAUSE of it. I was likewise stunned by the cavalier dismissiveness of my ENT and his narcissism in viewing my hearing loss only through a comparison with his own. What does his hearing have to do with mine?!
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Thanks for the tips!
I am a positive person and am trying to habituate. But I stated the problem: increased tinnitus after a very loud and too long music exposure (stupid me). It is very distressing at first and yes there is a cycle of tinnitus, stress over tinnitus, making it worse. But it is reasonable to be distressed at first.
Interesting that your ENT also brought up their own hearing issues.
Instead of saying" I have had tinnitus since I was 19. You just put it on the back burner" (hands in pocket while standing)...my ENT could have said "I know it's really tough in the beginning, but things get better for most people because the brain adjusts. I wish we could help more." No empathy, dismissive and basically blaming me.
I have been around docs for many years with an elderly mother, a kid with special health care needs, and my own. I have low expectations. But even those were not met.