For me, it wasn’t just the noise. It was communication. Back when I was working as a software product manager, my entire day was meetings, conversations, decisions. And suddenly… - I was missing details - Struggling to follow conversations - Losing track when multiple people were talking It honestly felt like I couldn’t do my job the way I used to... That was probably the hardest part for me. But at the same time… That struggle is also what pushed me to: - Understand what was actually happening - Change how I responded to it - And eventually start helping others And somehow, that led to this community. 💙 I wouldn’t call tinnitus a gift. Not by any stretch. But I’ve seen this over and over: 👉 The way we respond to it can either keep us stuck… 👉 or slowly push us to adapt, grow, and regain control I'm curious about you: 👉 What has been the hardest part of tinnitus (or TTTS, hyperacusis, etc.) in your life? I'd really love to hear your experience. 🙏

Alright, so here’s the first update! The first thing we focused on this week was walking together. More specifically, walking with a short leash, what they call a 'leader leash.' Up until now, Leo was used to a longer leash, so he had more freedom to move around. This is very different. Now he has to stay right next to me, same pace, same direction. At the beginning, it was not smooth at all. (understatement of the year 😂) He kept trying to switch sides, crossing in front of me, going left, then right. Basically trying to figure out where he’s supposed to be. And honestly, I also had to adjust. Because this is not just about controlling him, it’s about both of us getting used to moving together. After a few days, it started to look much better. And now, after almost 2 weeks, he’s staying next to me pretty consistently, and we’re already doing this in public spaces too. For example, I took him to Home Depot. We walked through some pretty narrow aisles, sometimes with people around, and overall he did really well. A couple of times he tried to pull me toward things that caught his attention, but nothing too crazy. At one point there was another dog, and he definitely noticed… but he still stayed next to me and kept walking. We also went outside to the garden area and then back inside. The whole experience was actually pretty smooth. 🐕‍🦺 I’d say 95% of the time he stayed in sync with me, which honestly surprised me. One small step for dog.... one giant leap for service dog qualification! 🥇 I attached a photo and a 10-second video from one of the walks this week. Next step will be adding more real-world situations and distractions. This week we started working on alert behaviors (he alerts me of things happening). But I'll save this for the next update. 🐶 Quick question: Have any of you ever trained a dog like this, or seen this kind of process before? Happy Friday! Guy & Leo PS - Tagging the people I believe showed interested in this journey.

Over the past 12 weeks, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with 10 people living with tinnitus. Together, they achieved meaningful relief and measurable habituation, and more importantly, they now understand exactly what to do to continue progressing on their own. I’m now opening a few additional spots to walk people through the same structured process. The focus is not on silencing tinnitus. It’s changing how your nervous system and brain respond, so tinnitus stops running your life and your brain gradually stops treating tinnitus as important or threatening. The process has three phases: - Phase 1 – Relief Calming the nervous system, reducing reactivity, improving sleep, and creating early, noticeable relief. - Phase 2 – Habituation Changing how the brain and emotions respond to tinnitus, so the sound is no longer treated as a threat. - Phase 3 – Integration Building long-term stability, confidence, and self-management, so progress continues without dependence. Before anything else, everyone starts the same way: 👉 A free Tinnitus Relief conversation with me (you’ll walk away with a clear, personalized plan, whether we work together or not.) This is not a sales call. It’s a chance for us to: - talk through what you’re dealing with - clarify what’s actually driving your tinnitus distress - map a clear, realistic path forward If we both feel it’s a good fit, we’ll decide together whether working together makes sense. Yours truly, (your tinnitus) Guy.

This community exists for one reason: to help you get lasting relief from tinnitus and other related condition symptoms. As many of you already know, my name is Guy. I’ve lived with severe tinnitus and hearing loss for over 15 years. After trying everything imaginable, I found real relief, and over the past few years, I’ve helped others do the same through proven tools and strategies for lasting relief & habituation. You’ll find step-by-step guidance, helpful tools, and a place to ask questions, share your story, and connect with others who truly get it. I’ll be here regularly to answer questions, offer guidance, and share what I’ve learned. And if you ever need more personal support, one-on-one help is available too. There are a few key areas to explore: - Classroom – Access free step-by-step courses and relief tools - Leaderboard – Track your rank and unlock more content as you engage (even simple actions like commenting or liking count!) - Calendar – See upcoming Q&As and live events — all free to join Take a look around and make yourself at home. 😊 If you want to know more about me and my journey? Watch this quick video (below). 😁 If you want my help creating a personalized relief plan for you, book a FREE Tinnitus Strategy Session: https://go.yourtinnitusguy.com/tinnitus-strategy-session #tinnitus #tinnitusrelief #tinnitussoundtherapy #tinnituscauses #tinnitustreatment #tinnitussymptoms #tinnitusfix #reactivetinnitus #hyperacusis