It’s almost Friday… and I just wanted to gently check in with everyone here. How has your week been? Tinnitus can make some weeks feel a bit up and down some days easier, some days more challenging. And sometimes just getting through the week is already a big win 💙 So wherever you are right now… paused, busy, tired, or finally slowing down for the weekend… it’s okay. Try not to judge the week too harshly. Just notice it. And let it be what it was. And if you can, take a small moment today to soften a little: • one slow breath • a short walk • a quiet pause with no pressure to fix anything Just a little reset before the weekend 🤍 How has your week been for you?

One of the hardest parts about tinnitus is not always the sound itself. Sometimes it’s how much space it starts taking in your mind. 🧠 You wake up and check it. You walk into a quiet room and check it. You try to relax and check it. You have a good moment, then suddenly wonder, “Wait… is it still there?” And of course, once you check, your brain brings it right back to the front. 🤦‍♂️ This is one of the frustrating loops with tinnitus. And very common amongst tinnitus sufferers. The more important your brain thinks the sound is, the more it keeps scanning for it. And the more it scans for it, the more important the sound feels. 🔁 So what do you do? The goal is not to fight the sound or force yourself to ignore it. The goal is to gently teach your brain: “I hear it, but this does not need my full attention right now.” Then redirect to something specific. Not just “I’ll distract myself,” but something clear: I’m going to make dinner I’m going to answer one email I’m going to walk outside for 5 minutes I’m going to watch one show I’m going to call someone I’m going to do one small task The activity does not have to be big, but for most people, physical activities are easier to use. The key is that you are showing your brain that tinnitus can be present without being the center of everything. 🙏 That is a big part of habituation. Not silence. Not perfection. Not never noticing it. But slowly reducing how much priority tinnitus gets in your mind. So tonight, try this: If you catch yourself checking or monitoring tinnitus, pause for a second and say: “Okay, I’m checking again. I don’t need to solve this right now.” Then choose one small thing to put your attention back on. That simple shift, repeated over time, can help your brain learn that tinnitus does not need to run the whole day. 🙏 I'm curious about you: When does tinnitus take up the most mental space for you? Morning? Quiet rooms? Trying to sleep? Working? Relaxing? After a spike? Share below if you feel comfortable. This is one of those things a lot of people experience, but not everyone talks about.

How’s your week going so far? Not just the highlights.. the real stuff. Did tinnitus feel louder this week, or were there moments it faded into the background? Share anything.. wins, struggles, or even just “getting through the day.” It's almost weekend.. 🙏

Just walked by a primary school with children playing and having a lot of fun (with a lot of noise of cause), to try to get used to sound in the outside world. And it went really well! Hope to be able to join my daughter (who is a scouting leader) at her group having a daughter/ daddy weekend for a few hours.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I survived my Easter dinner with my entire family!!! They are all loud talkers ( most are senior citizens) and I was able to actually enjoy myself. I was a little nervous at first but as the day went on we had a great dinner and some nice conversations 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I could understand them all. Overall I enjoyed the evening and look forward to more. The noise did what it wanted and I did what made me feel happy!!! God bless!!!