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blave22

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This is my 1st post in any forum ever. This kind of it me harder than anything has ever. I've had a low grade tinnitus for as long as I can remember. It was only audible if someone talked about tinnitus or if I called upon it myself. I am 52 and about 3 months ago it ramped up severely after what doctors have said was a viral Labyrinthitis. I was floored and as you can all attest I wondered how I would ever cope. I began meditating and I'm a few sessions in with CBT and like almost all of us I have good days and bad. Its disheartening sometimes after a few good days, having a bad one because I feel like I'm getting out of the woods. When I 1st started searching for peoples stories I ran into the darkest places. This forum is full of hope, as it should be because the numbers tell us that the vast majority of us will habituate. I've heard a number of people that have habituated say "If they came out with a cure tomorrow, I'm not sure Id bother. It just doesn't affect me anymore". It just takes some work on our part and a good deal of patience. I've been overwhelmingly healthy my entire life so this hit me pretty hard. I guess Ill just listen to people that have gotten better and do what they've done.
 
Hi blave. Glad you are here. Yes I too was hit hard with tinnitus September/October 2022. Mine is pretty severe. I hear it over everytning. Between watching David’s videos and Cbt I am in a totally better place. There are times and moments we’re I don’t realize I have it. It really now longer bothers me anymore. Just keep doing what you’re doing.
 
Hey Blave, first thing i want to say to you, is that it gets better over time.
I have had low level tinnitus for 8 years, and suddenly it aggravated tremendously in september 2022.
Was pretty bad, like a 9 out of 10.
Now, 10 months in, i'm better.
It rings, but i simply don't care so much now.
If you are having dificulties in sleeping, try to take magnesium glicintae 1 hour before bed time, and melatonin just before going to bed.
Also, make sure you stablish a sleep routine, going to bed and get up always at the same time, it helps a lot.
Feel free to ask whatever you want.
Welcome
 
Mportelada said:
Hi blave. Glad you are here. Yes I too was hit hard with tinnitus September/October 2022. Mine is pretty severe. I hear it over everytning. Between watching David’s videos and Cbt I am in a totally better place. There are times and moments we’re I don’t realize I have it. It really now longer bothers me anymore. Just keep doing what you’re doing.
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Thank you so much
 
Rick_7023 said:
Hey Blave, first thing i want to say to you, is that it gets better over time.
I have had low level tinnitus for 8 years, and suddenly it aggravated tremendously in september 2022.
Was pretty bad, like a 9 out of 10.
Now, 10 months in, i'm better.
It rings, but i simply don't care so much now.
If you are having dificulties in sleeping, try to take magnesium glicintae 1 hour before bed time, and melatonin just before going to bed.
Also, make sure you stablish a sleep routine, going to bed and get up always at the same time, it helps a lot.
Feel free to ask whatever you want.
Welcome
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Thanks for the words of hope.
 
Rick_7023 said:
Hey Blave, first thing i want to say to you, is that it gets better over time.
I have had low level tinnitus for 8 years, and suddenly it aggravated tremendously in september 2022.
Was pretty bad, like a 9 out of 10.
Now, 10 months in, i'm better.
It rings, but i simply don't care so much now.
If you are having dificulties in sleeping, try to take magnesium glicintae 1 hour before bed time, and melatonin just before going to bed.
Also, make sure you stablish a sleep routine, going to bed and get up always at the same time, it helps a lot.
Feel free to ask whatever you want.
Welcome
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Thank you
 
You are welcome Blave, just remember that it really gets better over time, don't despair, the first 6 months are the worst

Just hang in there friend, let time heal the brain and get you more habituated

I know you got this

Peace
 
Hi Blave. I'm approaching 2 years with it. I've always been lucky as well, health wise, so the onset of this knocked me on my back. Progress has been slow for me but overall I've had constant improvement (plenty of downs but always followed by an up) My tinnitus came on after an infection that lowered my high frequency hearing in my right ear. Some days it's loud but I'm not much affected by it so still don't notice it for a great deal.of the times, my mind does not prioritise it. Other days it's like I've left it in another room and don't hear it until I go to bed. Ans Rick is right about the sleeping routine - an area I frequently let myself down in, but when I do make an effort it makes a real difference. Keep on keeping on, and you'll be good.
 
JohnH1212 said:
Hi Blave. I'm approaching 2 years with it. I've always been lucky as well, health wise, so the onset of this knocked me on my back. Progress has been slow for me but overall I've had constant improvement (plenty of downs but always followed by an up) My tinnitus came on after an infection that lowered my high frequency hearing in my right ear. Some days it's loud but I'm not much affected by it so still don't notice it for a great deal.of the times, my mind does not prioritise it. Other days it's like I've left it in another room and don't hear it until I go to bed. Ans Rick is right about the sleeping routine - an area I frequently let myself down in, but when I do make an effort it makes a real difference. Keep on keeping on, and you'll be good.
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Thank you so much
 
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