Comments for Business and Music - Paul Tobey http://www.paultobey.com/blog Business and Music Combined Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:29:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by Niles Fuller http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-21023 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:59:49 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-21023 Well, it was great while it lasted. But it's not as bad now as it has been for years on end. It's there though. More cope-able this minute. I even wrote about it in my diary that I hardly write in anymore. I'm going to remember this day for a long long time. This day gave me a chance to make amends to those friends whom I've managed to push away. Let's just say that I'm a better person today then I've been for a long long time. Well, it was great while it lasted. But it’s not as bad now as it has been for years on end. It’s there though. More cope-able this minute. I even wrote about it in my diary that I hardly write in anymore. I’m going to remember this day for a long long time. This day gave me a chance to make amends to those friends whom I’ve managed to push away. Let’s just say that I’m a better person today then I’ve been for a long long time.

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by Niles Fuller http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-21019 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:22:50 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-21019 I don't know what to make of it and I'm certain it's only temporary but for the moment, this wonderful wonderful moment I have no ringing in the ears. No crickets. I felt compelled to come here and share this with all of you who suffer. I'm just going to sit here and enjoy silence. I just washed every dish in the house. Maybe that's my cure, washing ALL the dishes, being emersed in hot sudzy water. I don't know. First thing I did was write to my girlfriend who is at work and told about this brief moment of silence (wonderfulness) and then I said I'm sorry if I complain too much when the ringing and crickets are too loud. perhaps this provides a glimmer of hope. I'm relishing the moment. I don’t know what to make of it and I’m certain it’s only temporary but for the moment, this wonderful wonderful moment I have no ringing in the ears. No crickets. I felt compelled to come here and share this with all of you who suffer. I’m just going to sit here and enjoy silence. I just washed every dish in the house. Maybe that’s my cure, washing ALL the dishes, being emersed in hot sudzy water. I don’t know. First thing I did was write to my girlfriend who is at work and told about this brief moment of silence (wonderfulness) and then I said I’m sorry if I complain too much when the ringing and crickets are too loud. perhaps this provides a glimmer of hope. I’m relishing the moment.

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by tom watkins http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-21012 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:02:36 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-21012 I have had tinnitus for 2 years after a very bad ear infection, which was wrongy treated by my local Hospital. I would give anything to have my peace of mind back. I have had tinnitus for 2 years after a very bad ear infection, which was wrongy treated by my local Hospital. I would give anything to have my peace of mind back.

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by Nightstar http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20944 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:44:17 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20944 I suffer Tinnitus in both my ears.. It's loud ringing at times. I have found cannabis to be of some help with knocking the ringing level down and helping me get a better nights sleep... I suffer Tinnitus in both my ears..

It’s loud ringing at times.

I have found cannabis to be of some help with knocking the ringing level down and helping me get a better nights sleep…

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by Amanda http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20940 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:42:33 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20940 I am now 31 and have lived with this curse since I was 19 and although it is easier, it is not easy...I have a family and they are all I continue to live for...I tried to email the person who reponded to my comment however I recieved the message Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently...I am heartbroken to think that another life has been lost and fear I missed my chance to help, but I go on... if there are people out there who need to talk to someone who knows what you are going through and living with please feel free to email me at survivetinnitus (at) mail.com I am now 31 and have lived with this curse since I was 19 and although it is easier, it is not easy…I have a family and they are all I continue to live for…I tried to email the person who reponded to my comment however I recieved the message Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently…I am heartbroken to think that another life has been lost and fear I missed my chance to help, but I go on… if there are people out there who need to talk to someone who knows what you are going through and living with please feel free to email me at survivetinnitus (at) mail.com

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by admin http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20929 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:11:29 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20929 Hi Niles, Thank you so much for your post and your insight. I like the idea about the crickets, hadn't thought of that one! Keep in touch and feel free to post any other successes that you've had on the blog. After doing this for so many years now it's amazing how everyone who suffers from tinnitus has a different perspective. All the best, Paul Tobey Hi Niles,

Thank you so much for your post and your insight. I like the idea about the crickets, hadn’t thought of that one!

Keep in touch and feel free to post any other successes that you’ve had on the blog.

After doing this for so many years now it’s amazing how everyone who suffers from tinnitus has a different perspective.

All the best,

Paul Tobey

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by Niles Fuller http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20925 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:30:17 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20925 Hi. I\'ve suffered many years and I live half a mile from Niagara Falls. I can feel it\'s rumble every day. And I know I can go jump in the river and go over anytime. However, here is my self-cure. Although I have to work in public everyday when I can I keep my shades drawn. I pretend that outside is a world of millions of giant crickets and that we all hear them and there is no escape. No matter where I am outside are trillions of crickets. They are not dangerous they are just there and we all suffer from the constant drone. Everything that everyone has posted is true as far as my own problem is concerned. When I think back and remember I how I got this horrific problem then it\'s not so irritating. Texas music every night. They were the best days and nights of my life and what I\'ve got is because of that. Just wish someone had mentioned I should\'ve wore ear plugs. Thanks for the blog Paul. Niles Hi. I\’ve suffered many years and I live half a mile from Niagara Falls. I can feel it\’s rumble every day. And I know I can go jump in the river and go over anytime. However, here is my self-cure. Although I have to work in public everyday when I can I keep my shades drawn. I pretend that outside is a world of millions of giant crickets and that we all hear them and there is no escape. No matter where I am outside are trillions of crickets. They are not dangerous they are just there and we all suffer from the constant drone. Everything that everyone has posted is true as far as my own problem is concerned. When I think back and remember I how I got this horrific problem then it\’s not so irritating. Texas music every night. They were the best days and nights of my life and what I\’ve got is because of that. Just wish someone had mentioned I should\’ve wore ear plugs. Thanks for the blog Paul. Niles

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by steve rapson http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20872 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:21:04 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20872 Ringing in my ears came & went over 2-3 months but is now permanent & couldnt believe it at first, but now i do. Cant say i have accepted it but can say that it sucks & sometimes drives me crazy.Makes it hard to sleep & sometimes increases in volume like a high pitched jet taking off but covering my ears does nothing.I understand why it can make some people choose suicide. Ringing in my ears came & went over 2-3 months but is now permanent & couldnt believe it at first, but now i do. Cant say i have accepted it but can say that it sucks & sometimes drives me crazy.Makes it hard to sleep & sometimes increases in volume like a high pitched jet taking off but covering my ears does nothing.I understand why it can make some people choose suicide.

]]> Comment on Tinnitus Suicide and Tinnitus Sufferers by Aaron http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20849 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:48:36 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/10/24/tinnitus-suicide-and-tinnitus-sufferers/#comment-20849 Pual, huge thanks for putting this up. I too am a musician and I developed tinnitus three months ago. I've had a lot of painful emotions recently that you were able to nail right on the head and put into words far better than I could. Right now I'm in a stage where I'm done with denial (had a similar night of letting it out) and trying to change things for the better. Tinnitus really is something you need to work with in order to continue your life. There is no way to avoid it. Once you work with it, you can start to return to how things were before. I know there is a huge feeling of, "Now things are different, I'm dead inside and can never go back". Yes, things are different, but that doesn't need to mean life can't be fun and rewarding again. I'm at a stage where I'm learning to manage the tinnitus, and already I'm start to find that old familiar feeling called "happiness". One thing everyone can do is educate those around them about tinnitus. When you see a 10 year old banging away at the drums in his garage band, give him a spare pair of ear plugs (the ones I buy always come with multiple sets of plugs). With it's level of impact on peoples live's, tinnitus really is something people should be aware of and take active precautions. After reading countless hours of peoples accounts of tinnitus, I felt it was my turn to give a little back. I too have thought about suicide, (what do you think I google searched to find this page?), but if you are still able to feel happiness (which I'm sure you can), there is still a reason to live. Pual, huge thanks for putting this up. I too am a musician and I developed tinnitus three months ago. I’ve had a lot of painful emotions recently that you were able to nail right on the head and put into words far better than I could. Right now I’m in a stage where I’m done with denial (had a similar night of letting it out) and trying to change things for the better. Tinnitus really is something you need to work with in order to continue your life. There is no way to avoid it. Once you work with it, you can start to return to how things were before. I know there is a huge feeling of, “Now things are different, I’m dead inside and can never go back”. Yes, things are different, but that doesn’t need to mean life can’t be fun and rewarding again. I’m at a stage where I’m learning to manage the tinnitus, and already I’m start to find that old familiar feeling called “happiness”.

One thing everyone can do is educate those around them about tinnitus. When you see a 10 year old banging away at the drums in his garage band, give him a spare pair of ear plugs (the ones I buy always come with multiple sets of plugs). With it’s level of impact on peoples live’s, tinnitus really is something people should be aware of and take active precautions.

After reading countless hours of peoples accounts of tinnitus, I felt it was my turn to give a little back. I too have thought about suicide, (what do you think I google searched to find this page?), but if you are still able to feel happiness (which I’m sure you can), there is still a reason to live.

]]> Comment on Ringing in Ears - A Healing Journey of Choice by joeYg http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/06/18/my-choice/#comment-20710 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:30:55 +0000 http://www.paultobey.com/blog/archives/2006/06/18/my-choice/#comment-20710 I was a rave dj for several years and did considerable damage to my ears, not only do i have hearing loss but tinnitus as well, i have been coping rather well, i have only had a few episodes of anxiety. I can live with it and ambient soft noise helps me through the day, i have noticed by wearing ear plugs that the ringing is greater in my left ear. I found your comments on diet interesting and i am going to give it a try. Thanks for publishing this blog. joeYg I was a rave dj for several years and did considerable damage to my ears, not only do i have hearing loss but tinnitus as well, i have been coping rather well, i have only had a few episodes of anxiety. I can live with it and ambient soft noise helps me through the day, i have noticed by wearing ear plugs that the ringing is greater in my left ear.
I found your comments on diet interesting and i am going to give it a try. Thanks for publishing this blog.

joeYg

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