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Seeking Advice and Personal Experiences with Tinnitus (feddit.org)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/health@lemmy.world
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Hi everyone,

I've been dealing with tinnitus for a while now, and it's starting to take a toll on my daily life. I'm reaching out to see if anyone here has experience with tinnitus and could share some advice or personal stories on how you manage it.

A bit about my situation:

  • I first noticed the ringing in my ears 5 years ago.
  • It seems to be worse at night and in quiet environments
  • I've tried white noise, antidepressants, but nothing seems to provide long-term relief.

What I'm looking for:

  • Personal experiences: How has tinnitus affected your life, and what has helped you cope?
  • Management strategies: Are there any specific techniques or lifestyle changes that have made a difference for you?
  • Have you seen a specialist or tried any treatments that you found effective?

I appreciate any insights or advice.

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[–] 3 points 8 months ago*

I had mild tinnitus, an audible high pitch constantly, and what worked for me was

  1. Wearing foam in-ear earplugs whenever I was in a loud situation(traffic, construction) I basically always have earplugs in while I'm outside.

  2. Switching to bone-conduction headphones rather than in-ear or over-ear, which I had used for years previously and I'm sure contributed to my tinnitus.

I actually haven't thought about my tinnitus in months until seeing this post and keeping my eardrums protected/insulated made a difference.

Now that I'm thinking about it I can hear a slight ringing, but that's the game, and it's definitely still better than it was.

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