Just checking in… because some weeks feel manageable, and others can feel a bit heavier than usual. I’ve noticed it can really depend on things like stress, sleep, or even just how my body feels that day. Some days it fades into the background… other days it’s harder to ignore. I’m curious how it’s been for you this week? 💬 Has it been quieter or louder than usual? 💬 Anything that helped you manage it better? 💬 Or was it one of those tougher weeks? No pressure.. just a space to share honestly and support each other 🙏

Of all the anxiety and suffering I experience with tinnitus, the worst for me is the spike I get around 5am when I reawake , which cuts my sleep short by about 1 hour and then the spike continues for many hours sometimes all of the day. If I do sleep a little longer or deeper or take more sleep drugs the spike is sometimes shorter or not as loud but this has been rare.. If I leave the bed it sometimes calms down somewhat immediately but I'm exhausted and would have preferred silence and rest in bed from 5 to 8am. Any tips, ideas or what is going on ? Is it a sensitized system or it's just a bad loop that keeps repeating due to something else I'm doing wrong or thinking the day and night before ?

“I’ve watched your videos, read your posts and tried the tools… but I just don’t see how anyone could habituate to my tinnitus. It’s so loud, so intrusive… it takes over everything and makes me anxious.” If this is how you feel, please know you're not alone. It's a place many of us have been and it can feel impossible to imagine things ever changing. 🙋‍♂️ My story As many of you already know, I went through severe tinnitus for many years. There was a point where it almost brought me down to my knees. I was in a really dark place and couldn’t see a way forward. It felt like tinnitus was running my life. But then something changed. I had a breakthrough. Slowly, things started to shift. And here I am today, sharing everything I’ve learned, all the tools, strategies, and approaches that helped me rebuild my life. My mission is to help you do the same. 🙏💙 🌱 There is a path forward Research and clinical experience show that people do move through stages of habituation, regardless of how loud or intrusive tinnitus feels. The American Tinnitus Association outlined four common stages that many people go through on their journey. It’s not a straight line. And not everyone moves at the same pace. But it gives us something very important: A map… and a sense of hope. I attached a simple visual of the 4 stages of habituation below. 👉 What stage do you feel you’re in right now? 👉 And what do you feel is the biggest challenge preventing you from moving to the next stage? Please vote and comment below. If you prefer, send me a direct message with your thoughts. I read every comment and message, and I’m here to help. 🙏 Yours truly, (your tinnitus) Guy.

Hi. My name is Michaela and I am new to this community. Having tinnitus since 3 months. Struggling with severe anxiety caused by T and having sleep issues since some days. My doctors wants me to start with Sertraline (Zoloft). Any experiences? I am worried to take it because some say it worsened their T. I know fluctuations are possible. As long as they don’t last, it is ok. Many thanks.

Happy Friday to you all, 💙 Sometimes the simple act of naming the thing that’s looping in our mind can help break its grip. Many tinnitus sufferers get stuck in thoughts like: “Is my tinnitus getting worse?” “What if this spike never goes away?” “Am I stuck with tinnitus stress forever?” “Am I making it worse somehow?” When these thoughts stay in our head, they can grow stronger and create more stress and more overthinking. But when we bring them into the open, something interesting often happens. Two things may happen: 1️⃣ You may feel lighter just naming it, and 2️⃣ Someone in this community may have already been through the exact same situation and can share what helped them. That’s the power of going through this relief journey together. 🫂 If there’s something about tinnitus that you’ve been overthinking lately, comment below and share it. You might be surprised how many people here understand exactly what you’re experiencing. 🌿 Warm regards, Guy. REMINDER: CBT & ACT for Tinnitus Relief Workshop is happening in 26 hours! 🤩