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Hi Alice I habituated to my tinnitus for quite a few years but it has been a month that I'm struggling with a new high pitch sound. Last night I woken up around midnight and had a meltdown. I spent my night awake with a couple of panic attacks. I slept maybe 2 hours with a bit of meditation.. I so understand you and watching your video was like sharing my experience with someone who knows what I'm getting through. I'm trying to stay calm but I find it so difficult
Hey there! I am sorry to hear about your struggles and I'm very sorry about the late response! It can be really challenging when you experience a new strange sound of symptom thats for sure! Just remind yourself that you have got this and you have been able to get through several years of T prior to this new sound. I know it has been a few months since you commented on my video and so I hope you are doing okay!
I experienced my first spike after a few months that were relatively good. It was hard, because while I had had bad days before, this was on an entirely new level: louder tinnitus, new sounds... I also felt like I had lost all my habituation. I got back to meditation, trying to calm myself and trying to just live my life. Not let my tinnitus make me miss out on experiences. And after two weeks, my tinnitus calmed down again. Three steps forward, two steps backwards. It's all part of the healing process!
@AzaanMohamed66 all things considered I'm doing okay. I mostly have good days and I feel like I am holding on better during bad days, during which I now feel more annoyed than fearful. Still a way to go but fully confident I'll get where I want to be :)
Thank you so much for sharing your story and i'm sorry for the late response! I hope you are doing well and I am glad that meditation has helped you in your journey. Wishing you all the best!
The truth is that we need more researchers who can work on the mechanisms that generate tinnitus, we have few researchers. Millions suffering absurdly and the scientific community doing very little.
Agreed! I have it because of my military service. So many veterans suffer from tinnitus, ever heard of a quiet war? The VA spends millions to compensate former military, when if they could find a cure, or just relief would be so much better.
Sorry to hear you are having a tough time Alice and thanks for sharing. I’ve lived quite well with loud T for 35 years then 2 months ago it got louder and it was like I had gone back 35 years to when I first got it. I’m starting to live again and feeling a lot better with my new T so remember you will get through and be ok too x
Thank you for sharing your story and I'm sorry for the late response! Yes, it is crazy how you can be taken back to that initial feeling of terror and fear with T when it gets extra loud or a new sound or symptom appears. I hope you are doing well and happy new year!
Thank you so much for these videos. It's been almost a year since I got exposed to loud music and experienced tinnitus + continuous sharp pain in both ears. The path of realising what had happen, searching for answers, being overwhelmed by the thought of the symptoms never leaving, and trying to keep living despite it all is such an incredibly hard challenge. (not even mentionning the fact that ENT specialists are clueless about ways to cope with ringing) Feeling like I'm not actually alone in this jounrey is currently my only source of hope to get better over time. This is priceless. 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing and I can really resonate with your experience, like so many others can as well. You are definitely not alone and I hope you are doing okay! I'm sorry for the late reply. Wishing you all the best and happy new year!
Thank you so much for sharing that. That means the world to me in that you can resonate with my experience and hopefully feel less alone. I hope you are doing okay and I'm sorry for the late reply!
Thank you as always for sharing. I have had very serious tinnitus for a month now, and your videos have saved my life. I'm still in a stage where it causes me daily panic attacks, but thanks to you I believe there IS a way forward back to good health.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story and how much my videos have helped you. It means the world to me to know that my videos are helping anyone at all and amazes me that they do. I hope you are doing okay and that the panic attacks have lessened! I'm sorry for the late reply and wishing you all the best :)
After 5 years of tinnitus habituation I woke up 3 months ago with a new morse code sound. I was instantly transported back to those first few weeks, like all the progress I'd made was gone. Thankfully I've made it back to where I was, no, I'm Bette than ever! The sound is mostly gone again and videos like yours helped immensely
I’m up laying in my bath unable to sleep because my T came back after a very good day of silence and distraction living my life. We will get through this
Hi Alice I am so lucky to have found your channel. I am in such a dark place with variable tinnitus. The level upon wakening at night is extreme but may dissipate somewhat during the day. I am most interested in tinnitus spikes. Mine are extreme. This will be the hardest challenge of my life by far.
“Absurd” is such a good way to describe this condition. I’m sorry you had this new sound but it will fade soon because you have all the great tools you share with us. Balance will come! Sending lots of healing vibes to you! ❤
Bimodal Stimulation by Susan Shore should hopefully help all us sufferers. I have quite severe tinnitus myself and have suffered with alot of spikes particularly in the last 2 years. It is a very challenging condition
No plan is sufficient enough preparation for a "T" storm...Your video may seem ill prepared , but its still hitting the integrity radar big time Alice ...Thank you for taking these 10 minutes to reinforce a spiritual pat on the back we all needed. 🤗
This video just popped up in my recommendations. I hope it's not a suicide attempt or last goodbye. Whatever you're struggling with, it may go away. Stat strong, girl.
@@suheebkhan3219I know at the stage your probably are how difficult it is but 100 per cent this stage even though it’s difficult it isn’t like it forever x
Hey there! Thank you for your concern. I am not suicidal and am doing okay! I was just sharing what was going on for me during the most recent 24 hour period in this video. Happy new year!
@alicemoyle glad to hear that. The thing you talked about in this video is probably one of the worst afflictions I've heard before. I hope the relief will be found one day. Happy New Year! 🎄
Hi Alice! I'm from America and I got tinnitus about 7 months ago. It was extremely difficult during those months and I often thought death would be quieter. Every day I would wake up shaking and hoping all day that I might have even a few moments of silence. I started watching your videos about a month in and they were so helpful. Whenever I watched them I found that I didn't feel as tense as I normally did. The nights were the worst but I made it through them. I'm doing so much better now! I barely hear my tinnitus and when I do I've noticed that I don't care about it anymore. I've found reasons to stay alive and actually find beauty in things regardless of the noise. I just want to say that I'm so grateful for you and your videos. They have been such a huge help to me. Having tinnitus is very hard and I'm proud of myself for surviving the difficult beginnings so that I can live a beautiful life. Thank you
@@DelaneyFloyd-qm2ve hi. Have you any tips you can give to cope with the t? How did you get trough this hell? I understand that people get use to the sound, does that mean the sound is literally gone or gone because you just dont recognize it anymore? If you seek the sound do you then fint it and just dont care? And then forfet it again?
@@astroza I know it's really hard and I understand it might seem pointless to try. I started doing my best to focus on the sounds that really mattered to me like my little sister laughing or the crickets at night or my favorite songs or anything that brought me even the slightest bit of peace and joy. I started meditating too and that helped me to stay calm as best I could. I used to spend so much time searching up cures for tinnitus and that elevated my distress by a ton. So I stopped researching it. I know all that seems easier said than done and it took much effort but once you try, you will find that you feel so much better. The sound has never gone away and I know that may feel like doom but I assure you it is not. I allowed myself to hear the noise and not let it control my outlook on life and over time I started to notice that I had begun to stop caring so much about it. I stopped looking for it and trying to see if it was still there. It took a long time for me to accept it and continue to let myself live but it was SO worth it. I don't think I will ever forget what happened to me but I don't think I would change it if I could. It is a part of me but it is not all that I am. It is not all that YOU are either. I know that it will get better for you, even if the sound doesn't go away. I wish you all the best. I know how difficult this is but I also know that it is possible to get through it and find peace on the other side of the woods. I hope this helps somehow :)
@@DelaneyFloyd-qm2ve this is me I'm in a mess it's sensitive to noise and I feel it's taken over me I keep thinking my life's over and I'm so fearfully I need to try and accept were I am only the fear and anxiety are so high how did u manage this please
@@janbarker9845 The first thing I can tell you is that your life is not over, even though it may seem that way. Having tinnitus seriously affected me and I had to reach out for mental health help. The journey was very difficult but I made it, although it was constant trial and error. I can't give you any medical advice on how to manage it but I know that trying to change your mindset about it will help so much. Don't try looking up "quick cures" or anything like that. At least for me, it always left me feeling terrified. Try going on a walk outside, being in nature is extremely helpful. You can listen to the sounds around you, and watch the trees sway. It will open your mind and help you feel calmer. Meditation is a huge thing I think, just like Alice says. Deep breathing, focusing on only your breath or maybe a fan or any background noise you feel you need if you want one. I know it will get better for you, I really do. Please keep going and doing your best and never be afraid to ask for help from anyone when you need it, I know the support from others definitely benefited me the most. You got this!
Thank you so much for sharing your story and it truly means so much to me. I am so glad that my videos have helped you and it still amazes me that they can even have that big of an impact on anyone. I feel speechless! I am so happy that you are doing better and seeing the beauty in things regardless of the noise. I'm so sorry for the late response! Wishing you all the best and a happy new year :)
Hi Alice. I truly admire your honesty and the reality of life that you experience. You tell it as it is and I admire that of you. I can relate to much of what you say because I go through the same kind of challenges everyday. You being open and sincere demonstrates how human you and we are. I'm grateful for that. We don't understand why life is like that for us but the compassion that we have seems to lighten the load somewhat on this lonely journey. Thank you Alice.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing. I really appreciate it. We are definitely not alone in our experiences! I'm sorry for the late reply and wishing you all the best and happy new year :)
hey alice, sorry to hear you've been having a harder time lately… I just wanted to remind you to be gentle and patient with yourself. I know I always set high standards for myself, even when it comes to improving my mental health, and the motivation to get better can sometimes turn into placing even more undue pressure and stress on myself. focusing on letting things go rather than attempting to gain control during periods of stress has been the most helpful for me - minimising my to-do lists and prioritising rest and whatever makes me feel me feel better in the moment. take care
Hey there! Thank you so much for your comment-I really appreciate it and resonate deeply with what you’re saying. It’s so easy to get caught up in trying to “fix” ourselves and chase feeling better, only to overlook how liberating it can be to just let go and embrace things as they are. That’s definitely been a pattern in my life too, so I totally get where you’re coming from. Sorry for the late reply, but I hope you’re doing well and Happy New Year! :)
I'm sure it will fade! Our bodies make all kinds of noises and as you and joey explained that it's nothing to worry about. I'm practising the "no big deal" approach towards my body sounds. And it's working! My sounds change all the time, I think it's just natural. And dependant on what you're going through. I know so many people who also hear sounds or static that changes. And they don't worry about it. It's scary at first when you first notice it. But practising curiosity and selfcompassion is the key! I learned that from Rock Steady and you! I even had T as a kid, never worried about it. I called it the "TV" in my head haha! Turns out a LOT of people also experience this including my mom.
Thank you for sharing and I totally agree! The no big deal approach certainly seems to be the best way to go in my own experience. I also experienced T when i was younger after a loud concert and then it went away and there have been other times where it has come and gone and it didn't worry me. That goes to show me that these symptoms and sensations can come and go and our mindset towards them matters the most. I hope you are doing well and i'm sorry for the late reply!
hey i hope u all doing good , i have the same problem that u have struggling with tinnitus for 6 month ago , cuz of this tinnitus i can't understand humain voice properly and i'm using hearing aids for this problem but it didn't help too much , so i'm struggling with tinnitus and auddutive issue now but it's okay it can't be worse than that , just be patient and accept how u're and how u feelling and every things will be okay , i'm writting this because i think it's well help me to express myself , and thank u so much
Hey there, thanks so much for sharing your story - it takes strength! I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling, but, amazingly, you’re embracing patience and acceptance through it all. Writing and expressing yourself can be so healing, and you’re already taking steps forward! Stay strong and know that you’re not alone in this! Sorry for the late reply.
I'm so sorry you had a bad night I glad you are doing better. I also had a problem I went to a theam park with my grandson and husband I didn't want to miss out on memories with my grandson the next day I was down for 24 hours I was but I kept tell my self it would be ok and I did your meditation video
Good on you for doing the meditation and actively trying to experience life with your family! I am sorry for the late response and wishing you all the best.
Colds can definitely make it worse thats for sure. I hope you are doing well! I am sorry for the late response. Wishing you all the best and happy new year!
I think your nervous system is on the verge of resetting itself. So it's telling you hey, I'm still here. I think you need me. But no doubt you don't. I still get sound based Tinnitus a few days a week sometimes more. Any sound makes the Tinnitus get louder then what I'm hearing. Just my nervous system still on alert IMO... I stopped Yoga and need to go back. When I exercise, I tend to have more great days.
Thanks for sharing your story! Exercise definitely helps thats for sure. I really want to get into yoga! That is something that I have wanted to get into for a long time and I'm going to do my best in 2025 to start properly!
Yess mam, i became habituated with tinnitus lasy 2 years।। unfortunately from last few months I also started experiencing new high pitch sound which is completely new from me it is now like high pitched sound
Thank you for sharing! It can be really challenging and i'm sorry to hear about your struggles. Just keep reminding yourself that you are not alone in your experience and there are many people that are living healthy and happy lives even with T. I'm sorry for the late reply and i hope you are doing okay!
Thank you for sharing! I hope you are doing okay and that you managed to settle from the spike you were experiencing. Just remind yourself that this too shall pass and symptoms come and go all the time. Sorry for the late reply!
Hi Alice! You got this! You're a total badass!! I'm from the Philippines and I watched all your videos! You have no idea how big of a help and inspiring your videos are!! I sent you an IG follow request!!
Alice, Do you have an advice for me how I can stop thinking about tinnitus all the time? And the permanent controlling: Can I hear it? I check the sound in every situation and that is soo exhausting and makes mehr sad every day
Thanks for your video. I do have t and hyperacusis 5 years now. I have 1 question . Are you comfortable in bars restaurants ? Does background noise affect you in any way?
You are welcome and thank you for your comment! I’m personally comfortable in all environments, including bars and restaurants. Background noise doesn’t negatively affect me anymore. Keep reminding yourself that it is possible to get to this place as well. I hope you are doing well! Sorry for the late response.
pls help me out! i started to notice floaters at the time of a misdiagnosis around my eyes and then some 20 days later i got tinnitus a night before my tests were scheduled! after someone told me about VSS i statted looking out for symptoms and see bfep on white walls or a sunny sky now! do u think i can get visual snow.? my T is now some 50+ days old. i freak out periodically. pls help
I am sorry to hear about your struggles! It is always a good idea to get medical clearance and just remember that many symptoms can come and go. I have personally experienced many symptoms from my anxiety and a dysregulated nervous system. My visual symptoms were really intense and gradually started to fade the more I started to focus on them less and less. I hope you are doing okay and I'm sorry for the late response!
Roll a doobie Alice, you wont care or notice. Seriously....I habituated in 6 months just from smoking weed daily, was able to quit smoking and still don't care that I have it. .
alice, i do not recommend you take this advice. I smoked mary J for 35 years and tried to quite for over 20. as soon as the tinnitus hit the weed was causing insane panic attacks which enabled me to finally quit because the nights became so scary, I thought my heart was going to explode. Keep the faith.
@jasonmaylor8100 for me, it worked, but I could only smoke indica strains. No sativa or hybrids. The indica slows down the CNS thus calming the tinnitus. Sure, for the first week of starting to smoke it will increase your perception of the noise but only for about 20 mins and then it goes down. This not only worked for me but for many others I have spoken with. Of course, I'm coming from a place where it's legal and it looks like you would have to seek permission from a doctor in Australia.
very hard to me all day and night cant sleep well my left ear paon the ass too noise wah wah got new hearing aid background stop noise but still there noise something wrong inside my left ear will plan see otolaryngologist oct 29 i am fuck 59 year od damnit too noise ugh
I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles. Living with tinnitus can be incredibly challenging, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times. However, please keep reminding yourself that things can improve - with time, patience, and the right strategies that work for you. Many people find ways to manage it and even thrive despite it. Be kind to yourself, take things one day at a time, and know that you’re not alone in this. Sending you strength, and wishing you all the best on your journey!
Watching one of her other videos I believe she's super mild saying things like she can't hear it until bedtime etc. I wish mild people would stop making "mindfulness " videos when they haven't a clue to severe people like myself hear it over driving and everywhere. They can't fathom it.
@HeatherHernandez Hey Heather! My tinnitus volume has been quite severe and changed volumes over the years. It has been so loud that i hear it above everything else. That includes driving, watching TV, whatever it might be. It is through self-work and different practices which includes mindfulness that i managed to lower the volume of tinnitus and how much it is in my awareness over time. I wish you all the best!
@alicemoyle you "lowered" your tinnitus through healing and time in less than a year, not mindfulness. And you are mild not hearing tinnitus 90% of the time. Mindfulness doesn't change the objective loudness of your overactive brain stem firing neurons creating severe tinnitus. Mindfulness and CBT may be beneficial for mild people that freak out at night hearing their tinnitus, but severity matters and no amount of "positive thinking" heals it or makes it better when it's heard over everything you do for 4 years. Best of luck with your channel. I'm seeking scientific therapies for severe tinnitus and your channel popped up lol.
@AzaanMohamed66 it may have been covid. Started with vertigo lasting 4 months. Ringing started 2 weeks after vertigo. Dr said it sounds like a virus attacked. I'm only lucky I didn't lose my hearing
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Hi Alice I habituated to my tinnitus for quite a few years but it has been a month that I'm struggling with a new high pitch sound. Last night I woken up around midnight and had a meltdown. I spent my night awake with a couple of panic attacks. I slept maybe 2 hours with a bit of meditation.. I so understand you and watching your video was like sharing my experience with someone who knows what I'm getting through. I'm trying to stay calm but I find it so difficult
how are you now?
Hey there! I am sorry to hear about your struggles and I'm very sorry about the late response! It can be really challenging when you experience a new strange sound of symptom thats for sure! Just remind yourself that you have got this and you have been able to get through several years of T prior to this new sound. I know it has been a few months since you commented on my video and so I hope you are doing okay!
I experienced my first spike after a few months that were relatively good. It was hard, because while I had had bad days before, this was on an entirely new level: louder tinnitus, new sounds... I also felt like I had lost all my habituation. I got back to meditation, trying to calm myself and trying to just live my life. Not let my tinnitus make me miss out on experiences. And after two weeks, my tinnitus calmed down again.
Three steps forward, two steps backwards. It's all part of the healing process!
I have gone back to changing sounds again this week too.
@Miwhauk how are you doing now?
@AzaanMohamed66 all things considered I'm doing okay. I mostly have good days and I feel like I am holding on better during bad days, during which I now feel more annoyed than fearful. Still a way to go but fully confident I'll get where I want to be :)
Thank you so much for sharing your story and i'm sorry for the late response! I hope you are doing well and I am glad that meditation has helped you in your journey. Wishing you all the best!
The truth is that we need more researchers who can work on the mechanisms that generate tinnitus, we have few researchers. Millions suffering absurdly and the scientific community doing very little.
That would be helpful for sure!
Agreed! I have it because of my military service. So many veterans suffer from tinnitus, ever heard of a quiet war? The VA spends millions to compensate former military, when if they could find a cure, or just relief would be so much better.
Sorry to hear you are having a tough time Alice and thanks for sharing. I’ve lived quite well with loud T for 35 years then 2 months ago it got louder and it was like I had gone back 35 years to when I first got it. I’m starting to live again and feeling a lot better with my new T so remember you will get through and be ok too x
any updates?
Thank you for sharing your story and I'm sorry for the late response! Yes, it is crazy how you can be taken back to that initial feeling of terror and fear with T when it gets extra loud or a new sound or symptom appears. I hope you are doing well and happy new year!
Thank you so much for these videos. It's been almost a year since I got exposed to loud music and experienced tinnitus + continuous sharp pain in both ears.
The path of realising what had happen, searching for answers, being overwhelmed by the thought of the symptoms never leaving, and trying to keep living despite it all is such an incredibly hard challenge.
(not even mentionning the fact that ENT specialists are clueless about ways to cope with ringing)
Feeling like I'm not actually alone in this jounrey is currently my only source of hope to get better over time. This is priceless. 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing and I can really resonate with your experience, like so many others can as well. You are definitely not alone and I hope you are doing okay! I'm sorry for the late reply. Wishing you all the best and happy new year!
Tears are flowing down my face as I am going through exactly what you are going through. Take care.
Thank you so much for sharing that. That means the world to me in that you can resonate with my experience and hopefully feel less alone. I hope you are doing okay and I'm sorry for the late reply!
Thank you as always for sharing. I have had very serious tinnitus for a month now, and your videos have saved my life. I'm still in a stage where it causes me daily panic attacks, but thanks to you I believe there IS a way forward back to good health.
any updates?
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story and how much my videos have helped you. It means the world to me to know that my videos are helping anyone at all and amazes me that they do. I hope you are doing okay and that the panic attacks have lessened! I'm sorry for the late reply and wishing you all the best :)
After 5 years of tinnitus habituation I woke up 3 months ago with a new morse code sound. I was instantly transported back to those first few weeks, like all the progress I'd made was gone. Thankfully I've made it back to where I was, no, I'm Bette than ever! The sound is mostly gone again and videos like yours helped immensely
Thank you for sharing and I'm so glad that you are doing better. I hope you are still doing okay and i'm sorry for the late reply!
I’m up laying in my bath unable to sleep because my T came back after a very good day of silence and distraction living my life. We will get through this
You've got this! Wishing you all the best.
Hi Alice
I am so lucky to have found your channel. I am in such a dark place with variable tinnitus. The level upon wakening at night is extreme but may dissipate somewhat during the day. I am most interested in tinnitus spikes. Mine are extreme. This will be the hardest challenge of my life by far.
“Absurd” is such a good way to describe this condition. I’m sorry you had this new sound but it will fade soon because you have all the great tools you share with us. Balance will come! Sending lots of healing vibes to you! ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am sorry for the late reply and I hope that you are doing well. Happy new year!
Bimodal Stimulation by Susan Shore should hopefully help all us sufferers. I have quite severe tinnitus myself and have suffered with alot of spikes particularly in the last 2 years. It is a very challenging condition
No plan is sufficient enough preparation for a "T" storm...Your video may seem ill prepared , but its still hitting the integrity radar big time Alice ...Thank you for taking these 10 minutes to reinforce a spiritual pat on the back we all needed. 🤗
You are more than welcome and thank you for your kind words! I hope you are doing well and sorry for the late reply. Wishing you a happy new year!
Thanks Alice for the effort in posting this thoughtful vid, much appreciated.
Thank you! I am sorry for the late response and wishing you all the best!
cheers for sharing. Watched a few of your videos...6 months in on my tinnitus. Keep up the fight.
You are more than welcome! I hope you are doing okay and I'm sorry for the late reply! Wishing you all the best.
This video just popped up in my recommendations. I hope it's not a suicide attempt or last goodbye. Whatever you're struggling with, it may go away. Stat strong, girl.
I am on a suicidal thought cause of this evil in my ears.
@@suheebkhan3219I know at the stage your probably are how difficult it is but 100 per cent this stage even though it’s difficult it isn’t like it forever x
Hey there! Thank you for your concern. I am not suicidal and am doing okay! I was just sharing what was going on for me during the most recent 24 hour period in this video. Happy new year!
@alicemoyle glad to hear that. The thing you talked about in this video is probably one of the worst afflictions I've heard before. I hope the relief will be found one day. Happy New Year! 🎄
Hi Alice! I'm from America and I got tinnitus about 7 months ago. It was extremely difficult during those months and I often thought death would be quieter. Every day I would wake up shaking and hoping all day that I might have even a few moments of silence. I started watching your videos about a month in and they were so helpful. Whenever I watched them I found that I didn't feel as tense as I normally did. The nights were the worst but I made it through them. I'm doing so much better now! I barely hear my tinnitus and when I do I've noticed that I don't care about it anymore. I've found reasons to stay alive and actually find beauty in things regardless of the noise. I just want to say that I'm so grateful for you and your videos. They have been such a huge help to me. Having tinnitus is very hard and I'm proud of myself for surviving the difficult beginnings so that I can live a beautiful life. Thank you
@@DelaneyFloyd-qm2ve hi. Have you any tips you can give to cope with the t? How did you get trough this hell? I understand that people get use to the sound, does that mean the sound is literally gone or gone because you just dont recognize it anymore? If you seek the sound do you then fint it and just dont care? And then forfet it again?
@@astroza I know it's really hard and I understand it might seem pointless to try. I started doing my best to focus on the sounds that really mattered to me like my little sister laughing or the crickets at night or my favorite songs or anything that brought me even the slightest bit of peace and joy. I started meditating too and that helped me to stay calm as best I could. I used to spend so much time searching up cures for tinnitus and that elevated my distress by a ton. So I stopped researching it. I know all that seems easier said than done and it took much effort but once you try, you will find that you feel so much better. The sound has never gone away and I know that may feel like doom but I assure you it is not. I allowed myself to hear the noise and not let it control my outlook on life and over time I started to notice that I had begun to stop caring so much about it. I stopped looking for it and trying to see if it was still there. It took a long time for me to accept it and continue to let myself live but it was SO worth it. I don't think I will ever forget what happened to me but I don't think I would change it if I could. It is a part of me but it is not all that I am. It is not all that YOU are either. I know that it will get better for you, even if the sound doesn't go away. I wish you all the best. I know how difficult this is but I also know that it is possible to get through it and find peace on the other side of the woods. I hope this helps somehow :)
@@DelaneyFloyd-qm2ve this is me I'm in a mess it's sensitive to noise and I feel it's taken over me I keep thinking my life's over and I'm so fearfully I need to try and accept were I am only the fear and anxiety are so high how did u manage this please
@@janbarker9845 The first thing I can tell you is that your life is not over, even though it may seem that way. Having tinnitus seriously affected me and I had to reach out for mental health help. The journey was very difficult but I made it, although it was constant trial and error. I can't give you any medical advice on how to manage it but I know that trying to change your mindset about it will help so much. Don't try looking up "quick cures" or anything like that. At least for me, it always left me feeling terrified. Try going on a walk outside, being in nature is extremely helpful. You can listen to the sounds around you, and watch the trees sway. It will open your mind and help you feel calmer. Meditation is a huge thing I think, just like Alice says. Deep breathing, focusing on only your breath or maybe a fan or any background noise you feel you need if you want one. I know it will get better for you, I really do. Please keep going and doing your best and never be afraid to ask for help from anyone when you need it, I know the support from others definitely benefited me the most. You got this!
Thank you so much for sharing your story and it truly means so much to me. I am so glad that my videos have helped you and it still amazes me that they can even have that big of an impact on anyone. I feel speechless! I am so happy that you are doing better and seeing the beauty in things regardless of the noise. I'm so sorry for the late response! Wishing you all the best and a happy new year :)
This message is so beautiful and so important. Well done Aliiiiiice
Hi Alice. I truly admire your honesty and the reality of life that you experience. You tell it as it is and I admire that of you. I can relate to much of what you say because I go through the same kind of challenges everyday. You being open and sincere demonstrates how human you and we are. I'm grateful for that. We don't understand why life is like that for us but the compassion that we have seems to lighten the load somewhat on this lonely journey. Thank you Alice.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing. I really appreciate it. We are definitely not alone in our experiences! I'm sorry for the late reply and wishing you all the best and happy new year :)
hey alice, sorry to hear you've been having a harder time lately… I just wanted to remind you to be gentle and patient with yourself. I know I always set high standards for myself, even when it comes to improving my mental health, and the motivation to get better can sometimes turn into placing even more undue pressure and stress on myself. focusing on letting things go rather than attempting to gain control during periods of stress has been the most helpful for me - minimising my to-do lists and prioritising rest and whatever makes me feel me feel better in the moment. take care
Hey there! Thank you so much for your comment-I really appreciate it and resonate deeply with what you’re saying. It’s so easy to get caught up in trying to “fix” ourselves and chase feeling better, only to overlook how liberating it can be to just let go and embrace things as they are. That’s definitely been a pattern in my life too, so I totally get where you’re coming from. Sorry for the late reply, but I hope you’re doing well and Happy New Year! :)
@@alicemoyle thank you, i'm getting there :) happy new year to you too!
Hi Alice, be strong and continue to stay with us! Your video are so helpful to all of us struggling with tinnitus
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I am sorry for the late reply and hope you are doing well!
I totally understand you. Thank you for putting into words what most of all feel or have felt…
You are more than welcome! I hope you are doing well and sorry for the late reply!
I'm sure it will fade! Our bodies make all kinds of noises and as you and joey explained that it's nothing to worry about. I'm practising the "no big deal" approach towards my body sounds. And it's working! My sounds change all the time, I think it's just natural. And dependant on what you're going through. I know so many people who also hear sounds or static that changes. And they don't worry about it. It's scary at first when you first notice it. But practising curiosity and selfcompassion is the key! I learned that from Rock Steady and you!
I even had T as a kid, never worried about it. I called it the "TV" in my head haha! Turns out a LOT of people also experience this including my mom.
Thank you for sharing and I totally agree! The no big deal approach certainly seems to be the best way to go in my own experience. I also experienced T when i was younger after a loud concert and then it went away and there have been other times where it has come and gone and it didn't worry me. That goes to show me that these symptoms and sensations can come and go and our mindset towards them matters the most. I hope you are doing well and i'm sorry for the late reply!
Hope you're feeling well and better than a few days ago Alice.
Thank you so much and sorry for the late reply!
Thank you so much… I felt I was going insane … much love from Brunei xx
You are so welcome! I hope you are doing well and I'm sorry for the late response.
hey i hope u all doing good , i have the same problem that u have struggling with tinnitus for 6 month ago , cuz of this tinnitus i can't understand humain voice properly and i'm using hearing aids for this problem but it didn't help too much , so i'm struggling with tinnitus and auddutive issue now but it's okay it can't be worse than that , just be patient and accept how u're and how u feelling and every things will be okay , i'm writting this because i think it's well help me to express myself , and thank u so much
Hey there, thanks so much for sharing your story - it takes strength! I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling, but, amazingly, you’re embracing patience and acceptance through it all. Writing and expressing yourself can be so healing, and you’re already taking steps forward! Stay strong and know that you’re not alone in this! Sorry for the late reply.
I'm so sorry you had a bad night I glad you are doing better. I also had a problem I went to a theam park with my grandson and husband I didn't want to miss out on memories with my grandson the next day I was down for 24 hours I was but I kept tell my self it would be ok and I did your meditation video
Good on you for doing the meditation and actively trying to experience life with your family! I am sorry for the late response and wishing you all the best.
I appreciate this and YOU, you are a bad ass. There’s a solution coming.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you are doing well and sorry for the late reply.
All my best to you, Alice. You are going to be OK. 🙏
Thank you for your kind words! Sorry for the late response. Wishing you all the best!
I get you. Ive been struggling with T since March. Both ears. Mine goes up and down. Right now it’s raging due to a cold. Sucks!
Colds can definitely make it worse thats for sure. I hope you are doing well! I am sorry for the late response. Wishing you all the best and happy new year!
I think your nervous system is on the verge of resetting itself.
So it's telling you hey, I'm still here. I think you need me.
But no doubt you don't.
I still get sound based Tinnitus a few days a week sometimes more. Any sound makes the Tinnitus get louder then what I'm hearing.
Just my nervous system still on alert IMO...
I stopped Yoga and need to go back.
When I exercise, I tend to have more great days.
Thanks for sharing your story! Exercise definitely helps thats for sure. I really want to get into yoga! That is something that I have wanted to get into for a long time and I'm going to do my best in 2025 to start properly!
Thanks Allison..you known ❤bless you ..
Thank you!
Yess mam, i became habituated with tinnitus lasy 2 years।। unfortunately from last few months I also started experiencing new high pitch sound which is completely new from me it is now like high pitched sound
You are pretty and smart.
Thank You for helping us.
Thank you for your kind words and I'm sorry for the late reply! Wishing you all the best.
Im also experiencing the high pitch and it make me feel so scared, isn’t easy for me to go through this but I hope it goes away someday
how are you doing now?
Thank you for sharing! It can be really challenging and i'm sorry to hear about your struggles. Just keep reminding yourself that you are not alone in your experience and there are many people that are living healthy and happy lives even with T. I'm sorry for the late reply and i hope you are doing okay!
Thank you Alice I'm struggling a little I'm having a spike and it's sent me into anxiety I hope u ok xx your amazinghope I get through this xx
How are you doing?
@@astroza struggling so scared
I'll get through
Thank you for sharing! I hope you are doing okay and that you managed to settle from the spike you were experiencing. Just remind yourself that this too shall pass and symptoms come and go all the time. Sorry for the late reply!
Subbed as i am suffering with it about 3 months in now...
Thank you for subscribing and I'm sorry for the late response! I hope you are doing okay and wish you all the best.
Hi Alice! You got this! You're a total badass!! I'm from the Philippines and I watched all your videos! You have no idea how big of a help and inspiring your videos are!!
I sent you an IG follow request!!
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! That means a lot. I wish you all the best and I am glad that the videos have been helpful :)
Alice, Do you have an advice for me how I can stop thinking about tinnitus all the time? And the permanent controlling: Can I hear it? I check the sound in every situation and that is soo exhausting and makes mehr sad every day
Thanks for your video. I do have t and hyperacusis 5 years now. I have 1 question . Are you comfortable in bars restaurants ? Does background noise affect you in any way?
You are welcome and thank you for your comment! I’m personally comfortable in all environments, including bars and restaurants. Background noise doesn’t negatively affect me anymore. Keep reminding yourself that it is possible to get to this place as well. I hope you are doing well! Sorry for the late response.
I took anti nausea medication called Stematil and my Tinnitus is just gone.
Have you tried Craniosacral therapy yet? Might give that a try next.
Or hypnotherapy, see if they will help in anyway?
I did try craniosacral therapy a few times! I did enjoy it, however not enough to continue long term. I hope you are doing well!
pls help me out! i started to notice floaters at the time of a misdiagnosis around my eyes and then some 20 days later i got tinnitus a night before my tests were scheduled! after someone told me about VSS i statted looking out for symptoms and see bfep on white walls or a sunny sky now! do u think i can get visual snow.? my T is now some 50+ days old. i freak out periodically. pls help
I am sorry to hear about your struggles! It is always a good idea to get medical clearance and just remember that many symptoms can come and go. I have personally experienced many symptoms from my anxiety and a dysregulated nervous system. My visual symptoms were really intense and gradually started to fade the more I started to focus on them less and less. I hope you are doing okay and I'm sorry for the late response!
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This too shall pass
Exactly! I am sorry for the late response. I hope you are doing well and happy new year!
Has anyone tried the dual sympathetic reset treatment?
An ear infection made mine much worse. Just remember that it will diminish.
any updates?
Ear infections can definitely make it worse! I hope you are doing okay and i'm sorry for the late reply!
Roll a doobie Alice, you wont care or notice. Seriously....I habituated in 6 months just from smoking weed daily, was able to quit smoking and still don't care that I have it.
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alice, i do not recommend you take this advice. I smoked mary J for 35 years and tried to quite for over 20. as soon as the tinnitus hit the weed was causing insane panic attacks which enabled me to finally quit because the nights became so scary, I thought my heart was going to explode. Keep the faith.
@jasonmaylor8100 for me, it worked, but I could only smoke indica strains. No sativa or hybrids. The indica slows down the CNS thus calming the tinnitus. Sure, for the first week of starting to smoke it will increase your perception of the noise but only for about 20 mins and then it goes down. This not only worked for me but for many others I have spoken with. Of course, I'm coming from a place where it's legal and it looks like you would have to seek permission from a doctor in Australia.
Anyone with tinnitus should avoid aspirin, caffeine, and other ototoxins.
Yo nice vids
Thank you!
very hard to me all day and night cant sleep well my left ear paon the ass too noise wah wah got new hearing aid background stop noise but still there noise something wrong inside my left ear will plan see otolaryngologist oct 29 i am fuck 59 year od damnit too noise ugh
I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles. Living with tinnitus can be incredibly challenging, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times. However, please keep reminding yourself that things can improve - with time, patience, and the right strategies that work for you. Many people find ways to manage it and even thrive despite it. Be kind to yourself, take things one day at a time, and know that you’re not alone in this. Sending you strength, and wishing you all the best on your journey!
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Thank you!
Hi Alice, how loud is your T?
Watching one of her other videos I believe she's super mild saying things like she can't hear it until bedtime etc. I wish mild people would stop making "mindfulness " videos when they haven't a clue to severe people like myself hear it over driving and everywhere. They can't fathom it.
@HeatherHernandez Hey Heather! My tinnitus volume has been quite severe and changed volumes over the years. It has been so loud that i hear it above everything else. That includes driving, watching TV, whatever it might be. It is through self-work and different practices which includes mindfulness that i managed to lower the volume of tinnitus and how much it is in my awareness over time. I wish you all the best!
@alicemoyle you "lowered" your tinnitus through healing and time in less than a year, not mindfulness. And you are mild not hearing tinnitus 90% of the time. Mindfulness doesn't change the objective loudness of your overactive brain stem firing neurons creating severe tinnitus. Mindfulness and CBT may be beneficial for mild people that freak out at night hearing their tinnitus, but severity matters and no amount of "positive thinking" heals it or makes it better when it's heard over everything you do for 4 years. Best of luck with your channel. I'm seeking scientific therapies for severe tinnitus and your channel popped up lol.
@HeatherHernandez why did yours become tgat severe??
@AzaanMohamed66 it may have been covid. Started with vertigo lasting 4 months. Ringing started 2 weeks after vertigo. Dr said it sounds like a virus attacked. I'm only lucky I didn't lose my hearing
No caffeine at all for tinnitus! Don't do that
Definitely. That stuff does make it worse mostly.
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Thank you!