Rick
Hi, First of all, let me say that I understand how you feel. I also have Tinnitus and have had it chronically for 18 years now. It has also gotten worse for me over time, but I have managed find ways to deal with and keep it from completely overtaking my life. The worst part about the Tinnitus for me is the psychological aspect of it and the fact that it continues to get worse as time goes on, despite my efforts to prevent it from doing so. I have drastically altered my lifestyle. I no longer will attend any social, business, or other function where there is loud noise involved. In addition, I have been a member of the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) for many years and the information I have gotten from them has helped a lot. The only thing that I've found that helps me when things are really bad with the Tinnitus, is to keep really busy with work, school, and personal life. This helps me to keep my mind off of it, no matter how bad it is. Hope this helps... Take Care & good luck. Rick