Catching up

[Ingrid-p]

Hi after going through a really bad flare up recently I just want to say that I’m back to normal (although my husband would disagree 😂)

Those who’ve read my posts will know that I’ve had t for over 30+ years. It was horrific at the start, but I got through it. I’ve had several flare ups that I thought I’d never get through, but I have. It takes time, but gradually (it doesn’t happen over night) the brain just decides to ignore it. At the moment I’m in a good place although my t is blaring away. I can honestly say it is not bothering me at all. I wish I could explain the process of habituation better, but it’s a mystery even to me. It’s a gradual thing, first you switch off for a minute, then that minutes an hour and so on and so on.

I see a homeopath when my t is bad, my GP and a hearing therapist. This is my way of working through it. It works for me, but we all need to find our own way to cope. Obviously keeping busy is a start, but on days when you feel you just can’t get out of bed then that’s when professional help is needed. Family and friends really don’t understand and my family have seen me when I’ve literally been unable to cope. My 2 daughters and husband don’t pander to me and tell me to get on with it. Seems harsh, but it has helped me.

I’m enjoying my life at the moment. My youngest daughter has just got married, I’ve got a lovely home, job etc. I’m hoping that I’ve seen my last flare up, but if I haven’t I know I’ll get through it again.

(Picture of me and my daughters)

Take care

Ingrid xx

[Curlew]

A lovely postB123. It's posts like this that are such a big help to all of us.

Take care and keep going 😁👍

[Ingrid-p in reply to Curlew]

Thank you, it hasn’t been easy but it Is possible xx

[berry76]

Gorgeous positive posting. I'm in a play at the moment and with my brain, trying to remember the lines and in which order to say them, has better things to do than think about Hissing Sid who can just s.. off!

Thanks so much for the moral support which I receive from this forum.

[Ingrid-p in reply to berry76]

Keep the mind busy and gradually the t becomes less of a problem x

[BIGSIRRZ]

Good luck - may I ask how the homeopath helps in anyway?

[Ingrid-p in reply to BIGSIRRZ]

I'm not really sure how it works, but it does for me. Or is it that I just habituate each time? Hard to say, but each time I have a flare up I go and see my homeopathic therapist. When I’m through my bad patch I usually stop seeing her, but this time I’m going to see her every couple of months to hopefully keep on top of it x

[1Dar]

Hi Ingrid, my name is Jenny . I live in Australia and I’m about the same age as you. Thank you so much for your email. I found it so encouraging and felt the need to reply to you. I have awful Tinnitus , have had it for 3 years now after a botched up operation in my right ear. I won’t go on too much about my history, but I’ve had 8 operations and now onto my second Cochlear implant. I also wear a hearing aid in my left ear. I , like you have had some very dark times, but I have a lovely husband and 2 fantastic children. They keep me going. I have spent an absolute fortune on seeking cures , but have finally stopped. I was interested to read about the homeopath , but as you said, everyone has different success with different remedies. Does your Tinnitus ramp up at night? Mine does, and it does with alcohol too, but I’m not giving up that glass of wine. Have to have some vices! I just wanted to say thank you, you look so happy in that photo with your beautiful daughters. Keep up the positivity 😊😊😊😊😊

[Ingrid-p in reply to 1Dar]

I’m sorry to hear you’re suffering so badly with t. At times it’s literally unbearable, but at the moment mine’s loud and I don’t find it a problem. I wear 2 hearing aids and my t is very loud without them in, but it’s considerably quieter when wearing them.

I can’t say homeopathy will work for you, but it’s what I turn to when things are bad. Like you I’ve spent a fortune on miracle cures, but most of them are just people trying to make money from people who are desperate for help 😡

I’m lucky as I’ve never had trouble sleeping. I haven’t really noticed that alcohol makes it worse (phew). I have noticed that after exercise it’s super loud, but it seems to settle quickly.

Take care and private message me any time xx

[1Dar in reply to Ingrid-p]

Hi Ingrid... I have written to the British Tinnitus Association to see if I can message you privately .. they may give me your email address...?. I think we would have a lot in common. Jenny 😊

[Ingrid-p in reply to 1Dar]

Hi Jenny I’m going to send you a private message on here. You’ll get a notification and then we can chat on here. If you do Facebook we can use messenger as well.

Ingrid xx

[Angela-H]

Hi Ingrid, lovely positive email and to hear you are winning, as am I.

Great photo of 3 lovelies too!

Angela xx

[SUS776]

That's reassuring after ear infection got t one my forth month coping a bit better can't wait to get to that stage x

[NicBTA Partner]

Hello Ingrid - thank you for popping by, with such a positive message too.

I'm so pleased you're still doing well, I can remember your early days here and you were having to fight your way through each day. If anyone wants to see what can - and does - happen when you have tinnitus, you can follow Buddie123's story by clicking on her name in the first post, and you can see for yourself her journey. It's been an inspiration to many, I know. Thank you for sharing!

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)

[Ingrid-p in reply to NicBTA]

Thanks Nic. I was literally at the lowest I’ve ever been, but I can honestly say my t is loud, but not bothering me at all 😁 very strange how the brain can choose to switch off to the sound in my ears.

When’s it’s really bad I try and find something to blame and last time it was my medication, but I’m pleased to say I’m taking everything without a second thought.

Just wish I could explain how habituation happens because it’s the only real “cure” at the moment.

Ingrid xx

[HarryMP]

I'm glad you are doing OK Ingrid.

Thanks for your advice - it was much appreciated!!!

All the best.

Harry...

[Ingrid-p in reply to HarryMP]

Thank you. Feel free to message whenever, glad to be of help.

Take care xx