Well as i said very first stage in habituation , now the sound from debilitating to now what i discribe as mind or brain itchy.....not so good but definitely less disturbing
Just two out of ten i mean less hopeless than before cant say its so good, but i dont use masking now coz it doesnt get anyway i just chatted with bta hotline guys for a few time listen to their experience and trust them , then relieved a bit , long road to walk though
As i said its still not comfortable but if for example before its a big speaker disturbance, but its like mind itchy that i cant scratch.....hope will improve
Masking in headset makes me even uncomfortable especually after taking off, it doesnt work for me, I just use my willpower to ignore it , however as i said now the intensity is almost same its just that it feels like itchy in the head in there, i still need to make effort in distraction by focusing on other thing
I waited 1 year to be seen by that time I had habituated and found my own ways. NHS is a complete joke when it comes to things that they cannot cash in on. My advice for tinnitus sufferers is the worst part is the beggining. When you realise what's happening to you and you find out you are not alone you will find a way out . Never repeat Never give up. We are a clan and we are everywhere.
Audiology would provide hearing aids , but only if u have hearing loss / CBT psychotherapy with psychologist but the waiting lists are huge. Like Andy said u have to find yr own ways of coping with the T
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