Help with my tinnitus 😭😭😭

[Murchison]

Hi I’ve just had this a few months started in one in know in other at times noise seems to be getting lower . It’s driving me potty I need rid off this no idea why I got it . I’m watching tv now and my tinnitus is over it and on a night in bed it’s keeping me awake more than ever and I’m a very restless 😬 person as it is . Someone please help ! What can I do ???😭😭😭😳😳😳

[markclay2]

My tinnitus has been my constant nagging companion for twenty five years, the best thing I found early on for helping sleep is to have any sort of background noise playing at night as you can concentrate on the sounds and not your tinnitus. If it is really getting you seriously down, I would advise you to speak to your GP if possible knowing how hard it can br to get an appointment, as antidepressants have helped me at the moment and in the past. The best way to think of your tinnitus is as a constant nagging companion, who can’t be allowed to win. I have been in some very dark places but I have always pulled myself out of them. Tinnitus is a very psychological condition learning to live with it has taken me a long time and medication but it can get to a state of acceptance, never give up on life or it will give up on you.

[dsh2358 in reply to markclay2]

Agree 100%

[Blaze1166]

Sorry to about the difficulty your having.. I have had tinnitus for more than 20 years. It comes in various times and causes. But in my experience if you concentrate on the tinnitus it seems to get louder. As it has now whilst typing this. I find listening to the TV with head phones helps. But that isn't always practical. When going to sleep.. that's a hard one. I seem to cope best when don't listen to an audiobook or just read and I find concentrating on anything other than the tinnitus real helps. Then I naturally fall asleep. The mechanisms I use work for me. Hopefully you will find your ways to cope.. good luck in your quest.

[rohit71gera]

Please meet ENT specialist. You may have ETD Eusthasian Tube Function which gets resolved on its own. Who has diagnosed you for Tinnitus ? Only a trained ENT specialist can diagnose this symptom after Numerous Tests. Do u have hearing loss too ? Dont expose your self to loud music ? Are you above 65 years of age which is when Tinnitus Happens to People ? Did u have anu sinus infection recently or an ear infection ? Dont waste time on Forums. Get a trained ENT specialist help. Good Luck.

[NicTinnitus]

Hello and a belated welcome to our forum

There’s a lot of good information on our website tinnitus.org.uk - try to avoid sites which promise “tinnitus miracles” or “tinnitus cures” as there’s no such panacea - but with time, you will learn to manage your tinnitus well.

We have a free tinnitus management e-programme as well takeontinnitus.co.uk which you may like to try.

Our Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone]) can also answer your questions and give you support.

I hope this is helpful, and we are here to answer any questions you might have, or offer support.

Warmest wishes

Nic (BTA Communications Manager and Forum Administrator)