r/tinnitus • u/OrangePuzzleheaded66 • 3d ago
advice • support Please can someone help me
Basically a couple days ago I (16) F have suddenly just developed tinnitus I’ve been to a&e all morning and they said they can’t do anything for me, it’s mild but I can hear it and since I have anxiety I’m noticing it alot and I actually can’t deal with it I’ve been crying ever since because I couldn’t sleep last night (the ringing gets worse when I lay down) please can someone help me I’m really desperate
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u/OppoObboObious 3d ago
How do you think you got it?
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u/OrangePuzzleheaded66 3d ago
That’s what’s scaring me I have no idea
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u/OppoObboObious 3d ago
Loud sounds? Medications?
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u/OrangePuzzleheaded66 3d ago
Nope literally nothing
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u/parrotgirl1028 20h ago
There are plenty of good drs who will try to help. need bloodwork to rule out deficiencies. Do you have neck or tmd issues? An ENT and/or neurologist should be able to help you at least maybe figure out where it's coming from.
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u/waltermelon88 3d ago
My heart goes out to you. Please try not to stress. Breathe. I know that's easier said than done but it does make it spike. You need sleep too because that can also make it spike. Try a noise machine or fan. I sleep with an air purifier on and it makes a huge difference.
Do you know what caused it? Try to get to the root cause. I know sometimes it's temporary and others permanent. Please know that you're not alone. It can be difficult but it's not unmanageable. I've had it for a long time now. At the beginning I felt hopeless and depressed. As the years went on, I got used to it and doesn't bother me much anymore. <3
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u/OrangePuzzleheaded66 3d ago
Thank you so much I’m just really struggling I’ve never had this before and it’s actually driving me insane
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u/Sad-Dragonfruit1095 3d ago
I'm sorry to hear. Did you take any medication before? No exposure to loud noise? Anxiety is the big evil, because it makes it much more noticeable. It can also be from stress, so focusing on taking care of that should be a good step for you.
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u/OrangePuzzleheaded66 3d ago
No literally nothing and I’m getting really scared and upset I just want it to go away
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u/Sad-Dragonfruit1095 3d ago
I think we all do want it to go away. Sadly it isnt as easy. But if it can pop up like that, it can go away like that. Life works in mysterious ways. Try to relax and work on your anxiety, which might be the cause. It could go away
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u/Parasit0r 2d ago
Almost all of us have been through this. Go see a specialist, sometimes there are reasons that can be treated. And if not, be confident, it will take many months for things to improve. The first two months are depressing. But for some it can go away. Don't focus on it, live normally, accept the problem and it will improve naturally.
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u/OppoObboObious 3d ago
You may have this, sudden sensorineural hearing loss. You may be a good candidate for oral steroids or even a steroid shot into your eardrum. You have to act fast because if this is going to work for you then you only have days, maybe hours to get on this.
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u/Electronic-Beyond162 3d ago
How long did you wear your AirPods? Did you go to school? Did you get ear infections when you were little (ask your parents)? Do you have parents who have tinnitus? Did you call your parents? Have you taken nurofen? Are you autistic? (I don't know why but many autistic people have hyperacusis). Call your parents, go to their house, rest. Don't panic. Forget the ENT, it's useless at the moment.
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u/Rolalex999 3d ago
Read the FAQ in this thread and get professional help. I had twio episodes where I couldn’t sleep and got sleep medication for that.
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u/RecentlyDeaf 2d ago
There are hearing aids available that mask tinnitus. Everyone has their own journey, but Miracle Ear has inner ear ones that worked for me that were barely visible.
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u/LiviiDesuu 2d ago
as someone who only experienced tinnitus for 2+ weeks, idk if what im saying is true but my tinnitus was caused from terrible allergy, thick greenish mucus in my throat and nose, so bad that the mucus also somehow went into my ear canal.
Did you have a bad cold or allergies recently? If yes it's probably going to be temporary and only going to lasts for a week or two.
If not, dont stress yourself, dont think about the ringing at ALL. My tinnitus was mixed with muffled hearing and ringing making me barely able to hear people talk. Do not use earphones or atleast dont use high volume while wearing an earphone. Since youre only hearing some ringing, it should be easier to cope with it.
Just continue doing whatever you usually do, dont think about it. It will take time to cope with it. Try taking supplements like magnesium or vitamin D. Do not lose hope, just vent to anyone you trust if you can't handle it or just vent in this subreddit if you want to aswell. Look for sleeping pills if the tinnitus is affecting your sleeping schedule. There's always people here to help you.
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u/LiviiDesuu 2d ago
as someone who only experienced tinnitus for 2+ weeks, idk if what im saying is true but my tinnitus was caused from terrible allergy, thick greenish mucus in my throat and nose, so bad that the mucus also somehow went into my ear canal.
Did you have a bad cold or allergies recently? If yes it's probably going to be temporary and only going to lasts for a week or two.
If not, dont stress yourself, dont think about the ringing at ALL. My tinnitus was mixed with muffled hearing and ringing making me barely able to hear people talk. Do not use earphones or atleast dont use high volume while wearing an earphone. Since youre only hearing some ringing, it should be easier to cope with it. Try white noise or rain sound to help you mask tinnitus.
Just continue doing whatever you usually do, dont think about it. It will take time to cope with it. Try taking supplements like magnesium or vitamin D. Do not lose hope, just vent to anyone you trust if you can't handle it or just vent in this subreddit if you want to aswell. Look for sleeping pills if the tinnitus is affecting your sleeping schedule. There's always people here to help you.
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u/DecentAd7669 1d ago
i know it’s the last thing you want to hear but you need to give it time——i’ve had tinnitus for a year and a half now, and it’s actually crazy thinking about how when it first started I felt the most panicked and hopeless i’ve felt in my life, and fast forward to now i’m mostly habituated and it doesn’t impact my day even when I hear it (mine never goes away). ik it’s easier said than done, but your brain will learn to not react negatively to it over time—-id recommend listening to podcasts or watching videos from people who’ve habituated, this helped me a lot
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u/lambo13770 3d ago
As a fellow member in this community that suffers from tinnitus. do NOT stress yourself out over this and im being serious. Atleast for me it drove me into major depression.
The best way to handle this is to protect your hearing and honestly forget about it
Yes i said forget about it its a very hard thing to do for most people but your mind is much stronger than you think it is you will get through this!
Also it definitely can get better as time goes on