I’m deeply depressed because of my tinnitus; it’s like a constant screaming in my ears 24/7. I can hardly sleep or function at all, yet I can’t even turn to antidepressants because they might aggravate the ringing. How fucked up is that?
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We really need to get behind this organization and spread the word. They are dedicated to helping us. https://tinnitusquest.com/ Without funding, there’s no research, and without research, there’s no hope for a cure. If we don’t support this ourselves, nobody else is going to do it for us. The only thing stopping progress is a lack of money. We have to take action. I’m really struggling too, and I’ve been dealing with this for 10 years now. Also, don’t hide away—be visible. It feels like people are often ashamed to admit they have tinnitus. Tinnitus Quest - The Quiet Revolution Tinnitus Quest - The Quiet Revolution
I totally get it—every day is such a struggle!
They can even trigger tinnitus. You think you’re depressed now, just wait until that starts.
While they can make it worse, they can also help you feel less depressed. I was on 75mg of pregabalin twice a day for 15 weeks for nerve pain in my back. My brain needed about three weeks to adjust to the medication. It was tough at first, but after those three weeks, my tinnitus actually stabilized. I’ve been off them for about a week and a half now; my brain is struggling a bit again, but I think it’ll level out soon.
I was prescribed duloxetine for nerve pain after a bad concussion last year. I was terrified to take it because of my tinnitus, but the pain was so intense I had to. It didn’t make the ringing worse; if anything, it made me feel calmer and less bothered by spikes. I’ve also been using BrainProtect to help with my recovery. I remember one night it was so loud I would usually have panicked, but I just didn’t care and went to sleep.