As the months passed, the voices of my spouse and kids, along with the chirping of birds, were gradually eclipsed by a relentless, piercing whistle until that sound was all I could hear.
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I can relate. For the last couple of years, my right ear has been dominated by ringing about 80% of the time. It’s miserable.
I’ve dealt with tinnitus since I was four years old. Nowadays, it’s mostly just ambient noise that I’ve grown accustomed to. True silence is foreign to me, and the ringing is intense in quiet spaces, but eventually, your mind filters it out just like it ignores the sight of your own nose.
This ‘sounds’ like it belongs in the two-sentence horror sub.
I’ve had this since age 11. I used to blast music and videos at full volume constantly for some reason. Honestly, trying to get some rest on a still night feels like trying to focus on schoolwork in a busy cafeteria.
Following some concussions, I’ve had a constant ringing for a quarter-century now. 
While it won’t fix the physical damage to your ears, if you struggle with high blood pressure, managing that might provide some relief. It isn’t a miracle fix, but lowering your pressure could potentially reduce the severity of the symptoms.
Try using background sounds like fans, gentle music, waves, or rain. There are various apps designed to help tinnitus sufferers sleep better. I prefer the summer months since I can use a real fan, but during winter, I rely on a phone app for soothing sounds. I’ve lived with this for two decades, so I hope these tips help.
I’ve suffered from persistent tinnitus for my entire life, but I only discovered the cause last week. It turns out my sinuses are so congested and inflamed that it’s impacting my ears. I’m really hoping the current treatment works, as the noise is starting to interfere with my job.
This is the first two-sentence story that’s actually triggered a spiral of dread for me. Luckily, I don’t have it myself, but my brother struggles with it immensely.
When I was around ten, I remember lying in bed and hearing a piercing squeal, similar to microphone feedback. It kept me awake for two nights, though it faded into the background during the day. Then, it just vanished as suddenly as it started, and I still don’t know why.
Welcome to the group, unfortunately 
Tinnitus is the worst! Fortunately, I’ve learned to tune it out, so I only notice it briefly before I’m able to suppress it again. That’s the ‘perk’ of ADHD; since your brain doesn’t filter things automatically, you’re forced to learn how to do it manually.
My father has dealt with tinnitus for several years, and his hearing is beginning to fail. We can’t just yell for him from another floor anymore; we have to send a text or walk over to him. He’s still an amazing dad, though. Also, a former classmate claimed to have had it since age eight, but I was skeptical because he was always seeking attention.
Just dropping in to give a shout-out to Eargasm earplugs.
I’m dealing with tinnitus for no clear reason. My audiologist just pointed me toward a site that supposedly helps you train your mind to ignore the sound.
This hits close to home. My hearing is gradually fading. My right ear is nothing but a constant high-pitched ‘eeeeeeee’ now. I’m still able to follow conversations, so I consider myself fortunate.