Drug and noise induced tinnitus getting worse

[Tashasew]

Hi

I developed T 6 weeks ago after taking an ssri and stupidly listening to very loud music. I stopped the ssri after 6 weeks and my T slightly went down. The past 2 weeks i was subjected to a couple of loud noises and on each occassion my T has gone up in pitch. Its hissing and screaming in both ears so loudly that im litterally up all night. Its so loud that it litterally gives me a headache. My ears also feel full and ache. Im so afraid that i am going to stay this way. My mental health is really struggling atm. I havent been able to go to work. I feel like my whole world has come crashing down. Feeling scared tortured and afraid. Are there any advice or positive stories?

[Caligirlr]

Hi I have learned to live with it and at times it’s not easy but I find some relief with getting enough sleep and staying away from stress and at nigh I take melatonin and a loud fan helps me but sometimes I do wake up and also the more I stressed over healing Tinnitus it made it worse so I try new things all the time , I have suffered since 2010 because of 2 head surgery’s but It’s always going to be finding what works for me because everyone is different . So please don’t give up and know your not alone! I hope for the best for you

[Tashasew in reply to Caligirlr]

Thankyou for responding Caligirl. So you have had neurological procedures also? I had chiari malformation which caused me much pain. Thankfully i recovered after surgery 12 months ago and was feeling physically up until i decided to seek help for my anxiety then T decided to strike. Im kind of slowly transitioning into the Acceptance stage of T although with my T continuing to get louder brings me back to my initial stage of anger/fear and frustration. Im praying that my T does not continue getting any louder. Its comforting to know tjat there are many out there coping amd living happy lives. Im so desperately trying to be positive.

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go your doctors ask for help and advice for support groups in your area

[Wringing1212]

Hi Tashasew, I can relate to your anxiety. I've had T by itself for 20 years. Recently I had a brains scan that moved me in to a whole different category. I'd learn to live with the old T but this new one has hyperacusis along with it. This makes me lose it when more than one source of stress hits me at a time. I've found that the only way to escape it is to focus on my work. Concentrating on other stuff steals your attention away from the T.

My ENT is deciding on what meds to try on me but after hearing your story, I'm sticking to what I know works: Stay calm and stay busy.

It takes a lot of strength to cope but In time your brain will develope its own remedies.

[Tashasew in reply to Wringing1212]

Thanks for ypur advuce Wringing1212. I really appreciated you taking the time to respond to me. Its a very scary ordeal as you would know. Even more so as my T has only gotten louder over the past two weeks. Im hoping it doesnt continue this way.

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum. Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

Managing your worries and anxiety is a good place to start, and will also help your tinnitus.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk

- check out the Real Lives section, that may offer you some comfort

takeontinnitus.co.uk

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)

[Tashasew in reply to NicBTA]

Thankyou for your warm welcome