This is my third post but im really struggling guys
My tinnitus literally changed daily last week and got louder and louder in pitch and volume and its unbearable in both ears left ear is even higher than right.its never changed so much so quick before.iv got more and more anxious as its changed so much.iv just watched couple videos on youtube but was from years ago and said anxiety and stress do affect it and make it louder but i cant calm down and its on my mind altime as cant block it out n i have bad hissing habit what i do to try block it out i sound like a snake lol
I dont want to blame myself for tinnitus getting worse but obviously cos iv got so stressed and anxious its made it worse but i must be more stressed than i realise for it to get this bad i know iv had lot stress over years with my health n tinnitus but never changed tinnitus before so i know im focusing on it altime.im having panic attacks again too but just cant focus on owt else i always thought was loud but i know now this is worst iv ever had it n does feel is my new tinnitus n im so scared it is.im only 30years old had it from 21 but is defining my life!!π’
Hi there,
If you havent already I would arrange to see my GP....you may need something to help get your anxiety in check first.....not a long term fix but were only human and cant do it all on our own. Your GP may prescribe something that will calm your brain/anxiety down long enough to give you breathing space. I, thankfully havent needed it yet, but despite being reluctant to go down that route...I would have no hesitation to do so when / should that time come.
Best wishes and take care,
Shell
Thank you for your reply shellipops
I saw my gp monday and shes started me back on citalopram 20mg once a day but medication doesnt work for me.i have fibromyalgia and many other health conditions with it so medication either doesnt work or i have bad reactions.
I will give citalopram another ago but it wont treat the cause which is the tinnitus.Its just weird how iv had so much anxiety and stress over the years been ill from 21 and never changed the tinnitus then since last week it changed daily and never been this bad or loud and its awful
Hope ur ok x