A few days ago I randomly got tinnitus out of nowhere and I didn’t understand what’s up. An hour or so ago I finally understood/learned what’s happening to me and read up on tinnitus and I’m devastated. I’m only over 20 and having this for the rest of my life as it becomes worse is heartbreaking to me. I was already overly sensitive to certain noises and am in love with music but with tinnitus I lost something precious and permanently gained somethimg that I just will need to live with. I’m heartbroken and scared. I know I will learn to accept it within a week as my brain processes this new experience but right now I just feel gutwrenchingly horrible. Especially so when I was already having some other physical and mental health issues that I’m unable to cope with and this adds to the burden. I need some advice on how to live with it and some comfort in knowing of other people going through the same. Thank you. :(
(I don’t live is US if that matters in any way.)
You’re asking a medical question of a random Internet forum, IMO that’s not a good start. Particularly since you don’t live in the US so it’s likely that simply asking a doctor a question isn’t going to financially destroy you and your family.
If any sort of worrisome medical condition just “randomly” shows up for no apparent reason, that’s reason to go check with a professional.
OP already understands this is something that requires a professional, however, there is still insight to be gained from other people’s experiences.
Yeah, will be seeing a doctor about that and already contacted my psych. I just wanted to hear people’s experiences and find comfort in conversing with people that experience similar/the same. I see a lot of bad takes from this user on a regular basis so I’m mot too bothered about them. I should apologise to them for wanting to converse with other people instead of closeting things I guess.