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When I first developed tinnitus, I went to see an ENT. I was basically told: “Just live with it. There’s nothing you can do.” That was it... 😯 No guidance, no plan, no real support. Of course, it made me feel worse. Some years later, I went back, this time because of TTTS. (middle-ear muscle spasms that can be extremely distressing) Different doctor, same feeling. Again: “There’s nothing you can do.” And then this: “We could cut the (middle-ear) muscle… but we don’t know if it will help. It might make things worse.” Both experiences left me feeling: More anxious More confused And completely on my own Each time, it pushed me into a deep search for answers. Eventually, I figured things out… but not thanks to these visits. 🤷‍♂️ Now I’m really curious about you 👇 What was your experience the first time you saw a doctor for tinnitus, hyperacusis, TTTS, or something similar? What did they tell you? How did it make you feel? Did it help… or make things worse? Let’s share openly, please. I think this will help a lot of people here. 🙏💙

I’m currently training Leo to become a service hearing dog for me. This is actually not about tinnitus — this is about my hearing loss. My hearing loss is severe 😬, and because of that, there are situations where I can miss important things that most people wouldn’t. For example: - Someone rings the door while I’m in my office and I don’t hear it - Something loud happens outside that I should be aware of, but I miss it - Or I’m in a noisy place like an airport, and someone is trying to get my attention… and I don’t notice Leo does! So, part of his training is to alert me when something important is happening around me. It also means practicing in real-life environments like: - stores (Home Depot / Lowe’s) - public places - airports So it’s been a really interesting… and sometimes funny 😄 process. ❓ Here’s my question for you: Would you be interested if I shared updates about this journey here in the community? Things like: - how the training works - what I’m learning - what works (and what doesn’t) - and some real-life moments along the way 👉 Please be honest, though, I completely understand if this is not really interesting to others. I'll not be offended. I promise. 👍 🔔 Quick reminder: We have the workshop tomorrow, and we’ll be focusing on the attention loop and how to break it. If you’re planning to join, please comment below. I’d love to know who’s coming. Happy Friday! Guy.

I hope you have a great time today with your family and friends. Remember, if things get a bit overwhelming — with noise, conversations, or just everything going on — here’s a simple tip: 👉 It’s completely okay to step away for a few minutes. - Excuse yourself to the restroom or a quiet space, take a couple of minutes to breathe, ground yourself, and reset. - Those few minutes can help your auditory and nervous systems calm down so you can come back and re-engage with everyone. Key takeaway: It’s okay to take breaks when you need them. 👍 Enjoy the day, take care of yourself, and be present in the moments that matter. 💛

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