Sleeping

[sds111]

Hi,

Since I began with T and possibly developed a bit of anxiety with the noise I’ve found it hard to get more than a couple of hours sleep at a time. I seem to have a bad dream and then wake up to my ears ringing and my heart racing.

I then calm down in 20 odd mins and the cycle repeats itself for another couple of hours.

is this because I’m in flight or fight mode, that I read about and if so, how do I get out of this? Will it improve once I work on the anxiety? I’ve never experienced anxiety before but just over 2 month in and I’m struggling. Also I can’t thing of anything but T, which is causing weight loss, concentration issues and I can’t seem to just carry on with things I once did.

I’m guessing this is just a time thing.

Thanks

[doglover1973]

Hello. Everything you describe is very normal in the early days. We've all been there. You are - as you say - in flight or fight mode. The good news is this phase doesn't last forever . There are a number of things you can do to help yourself - like sound therapy and relaxation techniques. If you need more help you could consider CBT. I also took 5HTP for sleep and L Theanine for anxiety. Hope this helps.

[sds111 in reply to doglover1973]

thank you for your reply, that’s reassuring. I’ll look into that. Just downloaded the Oto app from the Tinnitus UK membership offers.

[doglover1973 in reply to sds111]

Nice work. I believe it's very good and covers all the basics in dealing with T . I've not tried it (I don't do apps) but other forum members speak highly of it. Let us know how you get on.

[sds111 in reply to doglover1973]

will do, thank you!

[sds111 in reply to doglover1973]

Hi, can I ask if you still take meds please? I’m trying to resist but I feel like I’m not making any progress. Can I ask how long it took you to get ‘settled’ with your T please? Thanks

[doglover1973 in reply to sds111]

Hi. 5HTP and L Theanine are natural supplements .. not meds. I don't need the 5HTP now as I can sleep again but I still take L Theanine to keep the anxiety under wraps. The first six months were the worst. I was well on my way to recovery after a year but it took a couple of years to get back on my feet.

[Parrcj in reply to doglover1973]

Hi can I ask what 5HTP and L Theanine you purchased please.

Many thanks

[doglover1973 in reply to Parrcj]

Hi PJ. I get mine from Higher Nature highernature.com/

[sds111]

Thanks for the info, I’ll take a look at them. Just purchased some Kalms to see if they work.

[Toilet82]

same here 😴😴😴 I’m absolutely knackered 🤬🤬🤬

[sds111 in reply to Toilet82]

Any improvements? I’m so anxious with going to bed now even.

[Johngee40]

Hiya yes as mentioned in other post everything you are describing is total normal when first getting t you get a little ear piece that fits directly into your ear from ent it plays white noise they worked amazing for me you can turn the tone up when it's quiet and talk to your loved ones let them know what your going through ask for help if you need it even counseling I had major adrenaline issues for years because of fight or flight system I have had t for 15 years and every thing you are going through at the moment is normal and it gets a lot easier keep doing the things you normally would do try to execpt that you have t try walking at night clearing your head of negative thoughts about t stay positive .

[Parrcj in reply to Johngee40]

Can you advise more on the earpiece from ENT please where can you buy ?

[sds111]

thanks for the reply, glad to know it gets better as I’m so tired and just can’t seem to sleep.

[Portland135]

YouTube has great Tinnitus masking videos to listen to...'Tinnitus Sound Therapy" and "Crickets Chirping" for example..