Just walked by a primary school with children playing and having a lot of fun (with a lot of noise of cause), to try to get used to sound in the outside world. And it went really well! Hope to be able to join my daughter (who is a scouting leader) at her group having a daughter/ daddy weekend for a few hours.

Welcome @Bill Chen!! 🙌 So excited to have you here! If tinnitus has been affecting your focus, sleep, or peace of mind, you’re in the right place. Everyone in this community is dealing with tinnitus and/or related conditions, and we're all supporting each other on the journey to lasting relief. 💙 Everything here is based on our collective experiences and proven tools and strategies for lasting relief & habituation. To get started, check out the welcome thread where I explain the goal of this community and how to use everything here to move toward lasting relief and habituation. Please feel free to introduce yourself in the Fun & Chat section, or in the comments below. Take a look around, and if you have ANY questions, you can always message me directly. 👍 What’s been the hardest part for you lately, or a small win you’ve had recently? Everyone else - please help me welcome Bill. 🙏 Welcome! Guy.

“I’ve watched your videos, read your posts and tried the tools… but I just don’t see how anyone could habituate to my tinnitus. It’s so loud, so intrusive… it takes over everything and makes me anxious.” If this is how you feel, please know you're not alone. It's a place many of us have been and it can feel impossible to imagine things ever changing. 🙋‍♂️ My story As many of you already know, I went through severe tinnitus for many years. There was a point where it almost brought me down to my knees. I was in a really dark place and couldn’t see a way forward. It felt like tinnitus was running my life. But then something changed. I had a breakthrough. Slowly, things started to shift. And here I am today, sharing everything I’ve learned, all the tools, strategies, and approaches that helped me rebuild my life. My mission is to help you do the same. 🙏💙 🌱 There is a path forward Research and clinical experience show that people do move through stages of habituation, regardless of how loud or intrusive tinnitus feels. The American Tinnitus Association outlined four common stages that many people go through on their journey. It’s not a straight line. And not everyone moves at the same pace. But it gives us something very important: A map… and a sense of hope. I attached a simple visual of the 4 stages of habituation below. 👉 What stage do you feel you’re in right now? 👉 And what do you feel is the biggest challenge preventing you from moving to the next stage? Please vote and comment below. If you prefer, send me a direct message with your thoughts. I read every comment and message, and I’m here to help. 🙏 Yours truly, (your tinnitus) Guy.

Just checking in… because some weeks feel manageable, and others can feel a bit heavier than usual. I’ve noticed it can really depend on things like stress, sleep, or even just how my body feels that day. Some days it fades into the background… other days it’s harder to ignore. I’m curious how it’s been for you this week? 💬 Has it been quieter or louder than usual? 💬 Anything that helped you manage it better? 💬 Or was it one of those tougher weeks? No pressure.. just a space to share honestly and support each other 🙏

I’m working on something that could help tinnitus sufferers better understand where they are in their own (relief & habituation) journey and what kinds of tools make the most sense for them. Anyone excited? 🤩