Tinnitus is an unwelcomed experience. For all of us who suffer from tinnitus it could come and go as it pleases or it could decide to stay. We have no control over this ringing in- the- ear- menace but, we try to live with it daily, sometimes with success and others times without.
One thing you must realise is that you are not alone. Tinnitus does not only affect the sufferer but others like family members, friends and colleagues, basically anyone close. These people could become your greatest support group.
What is the best way to get this support?
Take a guest with you to your appointment for the hearing test and tinnitus assessment. It will deepen their understanding about what you are experiencing which could then lead to a good sense of sympathy.
It is this sympathy that is needed. Sympathy leads to kindness. And kindness leads to support.
You need support because tinnitus could at times be overwhelming. People closest to you can give you the support you need. The more they understand the better the support.
Don’t keep your tinnitus suffering to yourself. Tell someone who would listen.
Next post — a few tinnitus treatments…
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