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[positron1]

Hi I'm new here. I have tinnitus and am finding it hard to cope.

[Austen17]

Hi. I'm sorry to hear that. All of us here have been where you are and it's hard. I know it's not easy but try not to worry, T is common and horrible but rarely a sign of anything concerning. Have you been to your GP?

We each have to find our own way. The key thing for me has been accepting it, keeping my stress levels low, resting and diverting my attention away from it by keeping busy. I have background noise on all the time (the radio) and although it's hard, I'm trying not to let it get to me. I noticed that sugar seemed to make it worse and even a single glass of wine the same, so I am trying to give up both. None of this might work for you but just some ideas. I'm sure other people will be managing with other strategies. Hang on in there and good luck!

[SeashellSara]

Hi. It's very hard but the support here is good. I'm in touch with ENT and audiology but it's taken a long time to get there. It has changed my life but I'm trying to adapt and habituate which means learning how to ignore it basically. It is not straightforward. There are methods to learn to do this. I also have a NHS hearing aid which I can stream other noises to the worse affected ear when it becomes too much. Take care of yourself and wishing you peace.

[Terence1955 in reply to SeashellSara]

Thats very hopeful thank you

[vincentchan]

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Hope it helps