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Controlling Tinnitus: What works for you?
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 17 3:14pm | Replies (205)Comment receiving replies
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.
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I also got tinnitus and hyperacusis from a too loud music exposure lasting a couple of hours. I also kick myself for not knowing better and removing myself from the venue. No use crying over spilt milk, we have to move on with our lives and disabilities. I understand your disenchantment with doctors and I suspect most people that acquire tinnitus experience the same kind of a shrug from their doctors who know that there is not a lot of help out their for tinnitus or hyperacusis. I hope that your journey is easier than mine was and still is. Why are we so unlucky as to acquire a disease for which there is no cure not even any help!