[redfreedom]

I’m guessing there’s various types of tinnitus, probably some louder than others. I also know some people have no self control, in other words they cannot tune it out, which would drive them crazy.

I’ve had it for years and tune it out. Simply reading this article brings the tinnitus sound out front and full volume. I’m guessing it’s a gift that I can tune it out.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

“I’ve had it for years and tune it out. Simply reading this article brings the tinnitus sound out front and full volume. “

Me, too. I generally don’t know it’s there until I read these helpful articles!

[dayglored]

> I’ve had it for years and tune it out. Simply reading this article brings the tinnitus sound out front and full volume. I’m guessing it’s a gift that I can tune it out.

Likewise, it's a blessing. My tinnitus is from 60 years of playing loud guitar in rock bands, and it's really freakin' loud, high-pitched like a million circular saws cutting sheet metal. It drowns out conversation, I can't listen to soft music because it's all distorted, etc. Relentless 24x7.

So like you, over the years I learned how to tune it out, which works best when I'm reading, concentrating on work at the computer, or sitting still meditating. Like you, reading articles about tinnitus makes me aware of it again. But Thank God I can push it into the back of my awareness with a little effort.

I have worn high-end DSP hearing aids for a decade and a half, and they're a lifesaver in social and work contexts, and when conversing with my wife, whose normal soft voice is otherwise buried in the tinnitus.

[Chickensoup]

Me too

[Raycpa]

’ve had it for years and tune it out. Simply reading this article brings the tinnitus sound out front and full volume. I’m guessing it’s a gift that I can tune it out.

That is exactly what happens to me.