feel good factor

[drumcraw]

can anyone tell me when your T. is quiet you feel good OR is it because you feel good that the T. is quiet???????????????????????????? chicken and egg????

[Hidden]

I’ve moved on now but I don’t believe it’s a chicken/egg thing.

There were times the T seemed very loud but because my mood was good, it didn’t bother me so much.

Other times the T was milder but my mood was bad, that bothered me more.

It’s our emotional state which is the biggest issue with T. Once we learn to stop attaching a negative emotional response to it, our brain stops seeing it as a threat. It’s only then that the brain starts to rewire itself so you don’t hear it unless you chose to.

[Nicu09]

Tinnitus isn’t down to my mindset in anyway whatsoever. I have no control of it. If I was to feel good it would be be because the noise level was reduced

If I was feeling bad it’s because the tinnitus is bad. My mindset does not affect the severity of my tinnitus. If it was mind over matter I would conquer it but it’s a physical debilitation that can’t be controlled by your mind.

I agree absolutely that when the noises are extremely loud it results in your outlook deteriorating but then anyone suffering from any physical distressing ailment is bound to be in a dark place

I wish people wouldn’t relate tinnitus to anxiety depression etc. It is a physical ailment like any other. If you suffered chronic pain you would probably end up depressed and suffering some anxiety symptoms, well it’s the same with head noise. Tinnitus is definitely not a psychosomatic symptom of a mental health issue though

[Hidden in reply to Nicu09]

It’s not about ‘controlling’ it with the mind, it’s about learning to take away our focus from the T and back onto more constructive things.

The brain isn’t very good at giving multiple things attention. So once we get absorbed with something else, the T starts to disappear from our consciousness.

Over time the brain stops seeing the T as a threat, the fight or flight/ anxiety state starts to calm down. It then starts to rewire itself so you notice it less and less.

While you were reading this. did you notice every breath you took? Did you notice every time you blinked?

Most people do move on and rarely notice their T. So these techniques are proven to work. It’s harder for people like me who are on the obsessive spectrum as there is a tendency to over obsess about the T. I got there in the end though.

Those waiting for a ‘magic pill’ tend to get stuck in a loop because they feel they will never move on without one. If you read the sucesss stories and talk to others who have had T you’ll see most people do move on.

The usual response when they are asked about it is “I forgot I had that” or “I only notice it when someone mentions it”.

[Hidden]

Hi Drumcraw many long. Term Tinnitus sufferers will tell you mood. Plays a big part and it’s a learning curve we all had to learn and control Tinnitus reacts to your mood it’s a vicious circle focusing from not listening to your tinnitus to keep busy and. Occupy yourself in what you enjoy doing even going for a walk around seeing family and friends take a hobby up all of these distractions will lower your tinnitus and most importantly avoid any stress which will only make your tinnitus worse you yourself can take some factors on managing your tinnitus writing this on a fast train so sorry for any errors take care always here to help . David

[Lynne-H]

Hi drumcraw, Three and a half years ago when my tinnitus was really bad I did eventually get to a point where I would have a bad day then a good day. On my good days I felt I could do anything - on bad days I had to force myself to do things.

In my case my tinnitus was definitely the driving force and not my mood.

Lynne

[Angela-H]

Hi drumcraw,

I can only speak for myself, obviously - when I initially acquired tinnitus I went into the deepest pit of despair possible as it was so very painful. Then, with the help of sleeping pills; Mirtazapine for anxiety; a good audiologist and hearing aids, I gradually began to get better and began to notice the T less.

Now, I find that provided I keep myself busy (distraction by whatever means) my T is either quiet or non-existent. When it is non-existent I feel like my old very happy self, but then I remember that I have tinnitus, so it is like a black cloud hanging over me. Being with family and people who make me feel happy also allows my T to be ignored.

Complicated isn't it?!

Love and best wishes,

Angela xx

[drumcraw in reply to Angela-H]

thanks angela yes it is complicated, any my T. has just got louder!!!!!!!!! been 5 weeks now since volume cranked up!!

[Angela-H]

Sorry about that Crawford. Hope that you can sort through all the advice on this forum and get some help. Lord knows we all need it ......... xx

[drumcraw in reply to Angela-H]

thanks angela-h unfortunately I have to wait about 6 months between audiologist apps. and its even diff to phone him and chat, take care ,craw.

[Angela-H in reply to drumcraw]

Goodness me - I can get an appointment in 2 weeks at my local hospital - Shropshire. I don’t think that any of our NHS money goes into tinnitus research. Angela xx

[wish2heal]

In last 3 months only last week I was happy and felt life is back to normal, it was only tinnitus was hardly there, it was almost gone, but sadly didn't last. I am still trying to figure out what made the T fade away. I did yoga at gym, which I do every week. but only last week I felt the effect next day, not really sure ???