it’s back

[Beckyjane1981]

morning all,

I have had T for about 8 years, first year was hard but then it just blended in. I will be honest it hasn’t really bothered me apart from the odd spike which I know usually happened if I had t drunk enough water or time of the month. BUT las t weekend it started to niggle and now I feel like I did when I first got it. It has t got any louder but the anxiety is awful. I have 3 kids so push on but it physically makes me feel numb. I tried not to cry but it overcome me. I didn’t think I would be back to the square 1 again!!!! X

[Happyrosie]

it’s that T again - you think you’ve got it licked and then WHAM! Why does it do it? Some experts will say you are under stress - but aren’t we all, with one thing or another? Anyway, can you remember what (if anything) you did all those years ago to ignore it?

More importantly, though, the website of Tinnitus UK has been updated so if you have a wander round there you’ll come across some helpful hints. Or give them a ring? Personally I find that whatever stress I’m under, sitting back and looking after yourself as well as looking after others, like going for a nice calming walk, does wonders, Other posters might have other suggestions

[Hookie01]

Maybe check your vitamin levels. Low b12, vit d and iron can cause tinnitus.

[Kellythecat-74]

did you start any new tablets ? . I recently took ATORVASTATIN and after 5 days I woke up to the loud hiss I hadn't noticed for about 15 years. Its so depressing having to go back 20 years and trying to remember all the things I did back then, trying to cope. Just hoping I can get it back to where I dont notice it.

[surreycccfan]

Hi, sorry to hear things are tough. I would say first off, try to be kind to yourself, living with T and having spikes is tough. As you probably experienced when you first had T, it puts us in a heightened emotional state which can result in us focusing more on our T which then heightens our nervous system and we get stuck in a viscous cycle. Maybe try and reframe that you are not back to square 1 (I know it feels like it) as you have been able to live with your T before, so you should be able to again. I know when I felt like this I (1) tried to reframe any unhelpful thoughts like this and (2) initiated things from my 'toolkit' to help calm my nervous system e.g. get outside in nature, went for a swim, progressive muscle relaxations, sound therapy, breathing exercises, baths, etc. I hope things start to calm down for you soon. Stay safe

[Kellythecat-74]

Totally understand .Got my T 20 years ago .Hadn't noticed it at all, for at least 10-12 years. 3 months ago my doctor put me on statins. 5 days later , the T was back. So depressed .

[Jolyn]

I’ve had the same Beckyjane, I got used to it quietly in the background for years then wham, back it came and it seems worse this time. 😣

[Kellythecat-74]

So sorry Beckyjane, I understand completely what you are going through. My T started over 20 years ago, after many years I didn't hear it at all . 2 years ago my doc gave me a statin. 5 days later the T was back just as it was 20 years ago. Yes a lot of crying , anger and depression. But I have to get on with life or drown. I use a radio with earphone ,on a talk program (LBC). Maybe because I've been down this road already , I'm clinging to the hope it will go the same way as before. Just hope that yours will calm down again as well.