Tinnitus onset when young, say 18yo-22yo can be a sign of
schizophrenia.
(distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and
withdrawal from social contact)

On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:07:10 -0800 (PST), Howard wrote:

> Tinnitus onset when young, say 18yo-22yo can be a sign of
> schizophrenia.
> (distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and
> withdrawal from social contact)

what?

your pal,
blake

"Howard" > wrote in message
...
> Tinnitus onset when young, say 18yo-22yo can be a sign of
> schizophrenia.
> (distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and
> withdrawal from social contact)

NO!

Dimitri

"blake murphy" > wrote in message
. ..
> On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:07:10 -0800 (PST), Howard wrote:
>
>> Tinnitus

> what?
>
> your pal,
> blake


Physiological not psychological.

Dimitri

Tinnitus (pronounced /t?'na?t?s/ or /'t?n?t?s/,[1] from the Latin word for
"ringing"[2]) is the perception of sound within the human ear in the absence
of corresponding external sound.

Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is usually
described as a ringing noise, but in some patients it takes the form of a
high pitched whining, buzzing, hissing, humming, or whistling sound, or as
ticking, clicking, roaring, "crickets" or "tree frogs" or "locusts", tunes,
songs, or beeping.[3] It has also been described as a "wooshing" sound, as
of wind or waves.[4]. Tinnitus can be intermittent or it can be continuous.
In the latter case, this "phantom" sound can create great distress in the
sufferer.
Tinnitus is not itself a disease but a symptom resulting from a range of
underlying causes. Causes include ear infections, foreign objects or wax in
the ear, nose allergies that prevent (or induce) fluid drain and cause wax
build-up, and injury from loud noises. Tinnitus is also a side-effect of
some oral medications, such as aspirin, and may also result from an
abnormally low level of serotonin activity. It is also a classical side
effect of Quinidine, a Class IA anti-arrhythmic. In many cases, however, no
underlying physical cause can be identified.
The sound perceived may range from a quiet background noise to one that can
be heard even over loud external sounds. The term "tinnitus" usually refers
to more severe cases. Heller and Bergman (1953) conducted a study of 80
tinnitus-free university students placed in an anechoic chamber and found
that 93% reported hearing a buzzing, pulsing or whistling sound. Cohort
studies have demonstrated that damage to hearing (among other health
effects) from unnatural levels of noise exposure is very widespread in
industrialized countries.[5]
Because tinnitus is often defined as a subjective phenomenon, it is
difficult to measure using objective tests, such as by comparison to noise
of known frequency and intensity, as in an audiometric test. The condition
is often rated clinically on a simple scale from "slight" to "catastrophic"
according to the practical difficulties it imposes, such as interference
with sleep, quiet activities, or normal daily activities.[6] For research
purposes, the more elaborate Tinnitus Handicap Inventory is often
used.[4][7]

Dimitri wrote:

>
> "blake murphy" > wrote in message
> . ..
>
>> On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:07:10 -0800 (PST), Howard wrote:
>>
>>> Tinnitus
>
>
>> what?
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
>
>
> Physiological not psychological.
>
> Dimitri
>
> Tinnitus (pronounced /t?'na?t?s/ or /'t?n?t?s/,[1] from the Latin word
> for "ringing"[2]) is the perception of sound within the human ear in the
> absence of corresponding external sound.
>
> Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is
> usually described as a ringing noise, but in some patients it takes the
> form of a high pitched whining, buzzing, hissing, humming, or whistling
> sound, or as ticking, clicking, roaring, "crickets" or "tree frogs" or
> "locusts", tunes, songs, or beeping.[3] It has also been described as a
> "wooshing" sound, as of wind or waves.[4]. Tinnitus can be intermittent
> or it can be continuous. In the latter case, this "phantom" sound can
> create great distress in the sufferer.

Tinnitus can be treated by removing the underlying cause.

If this is not possible or if the damage is permanent, relief may be
achieved via cognitive adjustment, in which the patient learns to accept
the perceived sound not as a pathological symptom, but merely the normal
signal of an open sensory pathway.

"Systems are on line and operational".

A dial tone, in other words.

On Jan 14, 12:41*pm, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> "Howard" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Tinnitus onset when young, say 18yo-22yo can be a sign of
> > schizophrenia.
> > (distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and
> > withdrawal from social contact)
>
> NO!
>
> Dimitri

=================================
Hey! I've had tinnitus off and on for years. Mostly it's just
annoying. I have low serotonin (Clinical Depression) hypertension (I
take quinipril HCL) a busted eardrum (too vigorous with a QTip) but
now it dawns on me . . . it's really just the whisper of my little
voices! ;-)

Lynn in Fargo
I was gonna go to work today, but the little voices told me to stay
home and clean the guns . . .

"Kathleen" > wrote in message
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> Dimitri wrote:
>
>>
>> "blake murphy" > wrote in message
>> . ..
>>
>>> On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:07:10 -0800 (PST), Howard wrote:
>>>
>>>> Tinnitus
>>
>>
>>> what?
>>>
>>> your pal,
>>> blake
>>
>>
>>
>> Physiological not psychological.
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>> Tinnitus (pronounced /t?'na?t?s/ or /'t?n?t?s/,[1] from the Latin word
>> for "ringing"[2]) is the perception of sound within the human ear in the
>> absence of corresponding external sound.
>>
>> Tinnitus can be perceived in one or both ears or in the head. It is
>> usually described as a ringing noise, but in some patients it takes the
>> form of a high pitched whining, buzzing, hissing, humming, or whistling
>> sound, or as ticking, clicking, roaring, "crickets" or "tree frogs" or
>> "locusts", tunes, songs, or beeping.[3] It has also been described as a
>> "wooshing" sound, as of wind or waves.[4]. Tinnitus can be intermittent
>> or it can be continuous. In the latter case, this "phantom" sound can
>> create great distress in the sufferer.
>
> Tinnitus can be treated by removing the underlying cause.
>
> If this is not possible or if the damage is permanent, relief may be
> achieved via cognitive adjustment, in which the patient learns to accept
> the perceived sound not as a pathological symptom, but merely the normal
> signal of an open sensory pathway.
>
> "Systems are on line and operational".
>
> A dial tone, in other words.


In addition hearing aids help to mask the constant tone. Several people I
know who have it want the TV or radio on while they are falling asleep. the
noise overshadows the buzz.

Or so I am told.

Dimitri

"Lynn from Fargo" > wrote in message
...
On Jan 14, 12:41 pm, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> "Howard" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Tinnitus onset when young, say 18yo-22yo can be a sign of
> > schizophrenia.
> > (distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and
> > withdrawal from social contact)
>
> NO!
>
> Dimitri

=================================
Hey! I've had tinnitus off and on for years. Mostly it's just
annoying. I have low serotonin (Clinical Depression) hypertension (I
take quinipril HCL) a busted eardrum (too vigorous with a QTip) but
now it dawns on me . . . it's really just the whisper of my little
voices! ;-)

I am sorry to hear that....

"Lynn from Fargo" > wrote in message
...
On Jan 14, 12:41 pm, "Dimitri" > wrote:
> "Howard" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Tinnitus onset when young, say 18yo-22yo can be a sign of
> > schizophrenia.
> > (distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and
> > withdrawal from social contact)
>
> NO!
>
> Dimitri

=================================
Hey! I've had tinnitus off and on for years. Mostly it's just
annoying. I have low serotonin (Clinical Depression) hypertension (I
take quinipril HCL) a busted eardrum (too vigorous with a QTip) but
now it dawns on me . . . it's really just the whisper of my little
voices! ;-)

Lynn in Fargo
I was gonna go to work today, but the little voices told me to stay
home and clean the guns . . .

Let me know when you're going to the post office.

;-)

Dimitri

What should people who do not have tinnitus hear when it is deadly quiet.

The pulsing of blood in their ears? i.e. there must be some aural
stimulation that tells them that they are not deaf, surely?

I have very mild tinnitus (from loud rock music of my youth) which I'm only
aware of when I remember to think about it).

--
http://www.gillsmith999.plus.com/

On 14 Jan, 23:38, Lynn from Fargo > wrote:
> On Jan 14, 12:41*pm, "Dimitri" > wrote:
>
> > "Howard" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > > Tinnitus onset when young, say 18yo-22yo can be a sign of
> > > schizophrenia.
> > > (distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and
> > > withdrawal from social contact)
>
> > NO!
>
> > Dimitri
>
> =================================
> Hey! *I've had tinnitus off and on for years. *Mostly it's just
> annoying. I have low serotonin (Clinical Depression) hypertension (I
> take quinipril HCL)

'Just say no to drugs' is my motto. ANY drugs, unless it's to save
your life (or cure the clap....).

--
http://www.gillsmith999.plus.com/

"Dimitri" > wrote in
:

>
> In addition hearing aids help to mask the constant tone. Several
> people I know who have it want the TV or radio on while they are
> falling asleep. the noise overshadows the buzz.

I have been sleeping with a fan on in my bedroom for over 30 years. Creates
white noise. Not only do I have tinnitus, but I can hear my heartbeat in my
sleep.

elaich > wrote in :


> I have been sleeping with a fan on in my bedroom for over 30 years.
> Creates white noise. Not only do I have tinnitus, but I can hear my
> heartbeat in my sleep.
>


I've had it since about '75. It's like losing a limb, you get used to it
after awhile.
The only time it gets worse, is when you think about it. Mine is caused
from too many loud noises.

The SO has only just discovered that she has it. She's still learning how
to deal with it, but sometimes it drives her batty!! Hers was caused by a
bad ear infection.


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

You will travel through the valley of rejection;
you will reside in the land of morning mists...and you will find your home,
though it will not be where you left it.