What a difference a year makes.

[ade-the-pade]

Folks, I previously posted an item on living life through the rear view mirror. It was about making yourself do stuff so that you could put it in the memory bank and enjoy it T free when thinking back.

Well, I am just back from a family holiday in Northern Ireland. It was really good. We did the Titanic museum, Giant's causeway, deep sea dishing and a tree-tops adventures course. Lots of tea, cake and Ice cream.

Last year I was not in a good place and the family beach holiday was very difficult. This year was actually fun. T kicked in on two of the days when we had a longer drive but keeping busy kept the brain occupied. It even helped with the hyperacusis.

When I look back I think of all the fun we had as a family.

I have noticed that when at home I am in a bit of a "T" routine. When I get up I know what it will sound like. When I finish my cereal I know when the sound will increase. The same when I get into my car.

No doubt varying your routine helps keep the brain occupied and not focusing on the T. Sitting on a beach no longer works for me as a holiday. Activity is the key and I will choose a similar holiday next year!!!

Wishing you all some peace and quiet.

Keep busy

Ade

[Angela-H]

Hi Ade, that sounds like a fab family holiday, so nice to read that you had a good time. And, yes, once our brains and bodies have got over the shock of acquiring tinnitus, calmness and DISTRACTION are what beats the damn beast into submission! Yes, for those newbies, I know this is easier said than done; believe me, I have been there.

Always good to read positive posts, thanks Ade, love and best, Angela xx

[NicBTA Partner]

Sounds like a great holiday. I enjoyed visiting Belfast when we held our Information Day there and I would love to return for a holiday. The Giant's Causeway looks fantastic and I've love to see it in real life.

[ade-the-pade in reply to NicBTA]

Thanks for your comments. Be sure to visit and spread the word.

Regards

Ade

c/o Northern Ireland Tourist Board

[tomlwatson]

So good to hear your story about living life with T as in the early months all I could think about was how to get rid of it. The cure became my god. After facing the harsh reality that this might not ever leave me I started to 'live'. And I will never say that it has become easy or that I don’t notice my T (it's raging most of the time), I can say that, like yourself, I'm trying to see all the good things in my life. Keep up the good attitude!

[ade-the-pade]

Thanks for the reply. There is still a piece of my that is still searching for a cure. I have tried loads of medications and other quirky things that I have found on the net. There is no set cure for everyone but some people strike lucky and something works for them. I try to stay positive but, like others, I have bad days when it gets on top of me. A good network of friends and a supportive family is the key.

Hope that you find something that works for you.

Regards

Ade