A bout tinnitus

[Blademink]

Can tinnitus make you feel on edge all the time

[Happyrosie]

It certainly can, Blademink! The more you pay it attention, the happier it is! There are various ways you can bypass this. Have a good read of the British tinnitus Association website for hints and tips. And do come back to this forum for reassurance and help once you’ve done so.

[doglover1973]

Yes. I think so. At first I felt on edge 24/7 It's as if you have to learn to relax from scratch. Things I find useful are sound & relaxation therapy. Plus CBT. Talking about my fears has helped a great deal. It seems to break the hold T has over you - if you say it out loud to someone else. That's my experience.

[Blademink in reply to doglover1973]

It getting help that the problem it very difficult you are right about learning to relax from scratch thank you doglover1973

[doglover1973 in reply to Blademink]

It is tricky to find help - I know. I struggled on my own for a long time. In the end I decided to look for a counsellor. I found someone local on the website psychology today. You just put in your postcode. If you do this yourself - check the counsellor has experience of talking to people with T. It makes a difference.

[Blademink in reply to doglover1973]

Thank you I will give this ago fingers crossed I get some where

[rabbits65]

In answer to your question Blademink , Yes certainly !!! You are not alone, we are all in the same battle , but to a certain degree that gives me some comfort .

[Blademink in reply to rabbits65]

It's like I'm not me any more my husband is zoneing in that I'm nippy and I'm horrible I don't mean to be that way I'm trying to control it its very hard

[rabbits65 in reply to Blademink]

I know exactly what you mean . Sometimes you feel as if your nippy you might leave the “ T” behind. I’m 69 so I’m not at that restless age , but if people are in their 40 s and 50s they might be battling the menopause too . At least now I’ve accepted that nothing bad is going to happen to me , my head won’t explode, in the beginning I thought this might occur. Take care , message me if you need to talk. 😊

[Blademink in reply to rabbits65]

Thank you for being so understanding I will take you up at some point on message you love clare stay safe and well ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[Louie04]

Yes is has for me over these four months

[Blademink in reply to Louie04]

It horrible I hate dredded feeling that something bad is going to happen

[Louie04]

Give me a call now if you want 07769744711

[Blademink in reply to Louie04]

Thank you I will at some point love clare stay safe and well ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[Matt489]

Hi BM.

In the early days and sometimes months of Tinnitus, yes it can make you feel on edge, as if you are waiting for something to happen, this is all part of your fight or flight response, which is a very deep routed survival mechanism, way back from when we lived in caves, when we were hunter and hunted...if that makes sense. Don't try to control tinnitus as you will never win that battle, that only makes you focus more on it, which in turn makes you more aware of it, which makes it seem louder, which keeps you in the fight or flight state, so will keep you feeling on edge and around and around you will go.

The guys are right in what they say, talk to someone about your tinnitus, your fears about it and how you can find ways to manage it.

Tinnitus is not dangerous and will not harm you in anyway, it's the symptom of something else, in my case noise damage from a long time ago.

Your brain is amazing and will in time, if you allow begin to tune it out, to the point where you may still hear it but you won't really care, it will become your new normal.

Relaxing and breathing exercises are a good start, you need to calm you response to the noise or noises...as that is all they are...noises, electrical signals being detected in your brain.

You are in control of your mind and can change the way you respond to your tinnitus, it takes time but can be done. CBT is a great way to do this and gives you all the tools you need to succeed and you WILL succeed.

This forum is great for advice and support, we have all been in your shoes and some are still on the journey and others have finished You too will get there have faith and hope.

Laters. Matt

[Blademink in reply to Matt489]

Every bit of what you are saying is all facts and the truth thank for care and replying to my post I don't seem if though I'm alone now love clare stay safe and well ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[rabbits65 in reply to Matt489]

What a wonderful informative post Matt489. Really comforting advice and very very true . I am learning bit by bit each week to be less scared of my T , and each and every day I feel some improvement. However I still think and believe the doctors could be a lot kinder to their patients that present themselves to them with T

[doglover1973 in reply to Matt489]

This is a great post Matt. It's put a spring in my step this morning! 🙂

[Blademink in reply to Matt489]

I hope you don't mind me sharing your post to someone else who has problems with tinnitus ❤️❤️❤️

[Matt489]

No not at all, learning from each others experience is sometimes the best way.

[Blademink in reply to Matt489]

Yes I agree with thank you ❤️ ❤️ ❤️