tinnitus bothering me after 10 years

[Amyleeh]

hello, I’ve had tinnitus for almost 10 years. I have definitely habituated to it over those years where it didn’t bother me. For some reason I’ve really let it get to me tonight. It’s all I can hear even over the tv 😭 am I going to have to habituate again? It’s making me panic

[Hel_C]

No you won't have to start again as you have all those years of experience dealing with it. Just consider this a blip and try to manage your stress/anxiety/overwhelm that comes with this flare up. Take care

[BlackSwamper]

My journey has shown me that there will be periods of habituation, escalation and habituation. Currently, I’m dealing with a thumping noise (not pulsatile) in my left ear that is, if anything, more unnerving than the high pitched ringing and whooshing that I’ve normally dealt with. However, I have developed some coping mechanisms, especially over the last year, involving stretches and neck and jaw massage and relaxation techniques that I’ve found online. Do some searches and look for some exercises that will work for you, be proactive in dealing with it. I know that it’s challenging, but try not to give into panic. Work toward the point of acceptance that there will be difficult days, that they will pass and better days will come.

[Notreve7766]

Hi Amyleeh

Same thing happened to me earlier in the month.

it’s a blip and you will re adjust using all the experience you have under your belt.

Have you had any extra stress/anxiety recently? Important to address that if you have. This is what is working for me

[Amyleeh in reply to Notreve7766]

Thank you Notreve7766 for the past 7 months I have been getting a random whooshing in my left ear at night but it always went away. About 2 weeks ago I woke up to it so loud so I went to the gp he said the ear was red and gave me antibiotic drops and a nasal decongestant to use. Honestly I haven’t heard it since then but I feel my brain has been in overdrive listening out for it and terrified I’ll hear it again especially at night time. This stress has definitely cause me to notice my T more and then that triggered me too when it got out. I hate this condition so much I hope there will be a treatment or cure for it someday

[Notreve7766 in reply to Amyleeh]

Sounds like this event where you woke up to it being really loud has set your nervous system (Brain/Body) off. Key now is to settle your nervous system and as you do your reaction to Tinnitus will become easier to manage. What settles your nervous system is different for all of us but most commonly it’s being around people we love, achieving something difficult, being positive, feeling safe etc etc.

please be kind to yourself. You are poorly at the moment so let yourself rest and relax as much as you can

[Amyleeh in reply to Notreve7766]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words 😊 I wish you all the best

[Ray200]

On watching TV, my tinnitus started off profound and if I was going to escape it while watching I had to use wired in headphones. (Bluetooth if you watch in company). A good investment, for if tinnitus was to leave me tomorrow I'd still continue with them. Many programs are broadcast in the stereophonic, and if you like the arts channels and music, this effect is all but lost on just the TV speakers working.

[Shellipops]

Hi there,

I'm the same as you, fully habituated after 6 years.

In June this year I woke up with a sore jaw (my hand had been underneath it and it had set at a funny angle) and a new louder T tone.

I reverted to panic mode as I had done all those years ago, googled everything, dived straight back into T forums...all the things I knew I shouldn't do.

I read somewhere once habituated, it happens quicker second, third, etc time around.

I woke up one morning about 3 weeks later and it was as if my brain had decided not to bother with it. I listened and heard it but felt nothing, no panic, no anxiety and have been fine ever since.

I did know deep down, I've done it once, ill do it again....think my rational brain took a few weeks to kick in again x

[Amyleeh in reply to Shellipops]

Awh thank you so much Shellipops i appreciate you taking time to reply to me. I’m still in the process of this I need to start ignoring again . I honestly think we are such strong minded people who suffer with tinnitus

[Kellythecat-74]

Remember and use your coping mechanisms. This may be just a blip . Anxiety can make it worse so try not to panic. I used to hear mine over the TV and everything else, but not now .

[SUS776]

Hi no how you feel 10 years if this horrible condition have habitatuated well all though the last 5 days had a severe spike felt awful very low and it frightened me went into panic thought l was going to loose my mind absolutely drained anyone fell like this thought l was adapted well such a horrible set back