Ask HN: Anyone else suffering from tinnitus?
I got tinnitus last year after the doctor misdiagnosed me and gave me a heavy dose of Azithromycin.<p>I&#x27;ve realised the following about what triggers and helps me -<p>1. Exercise: Regular exercise helps. When I regularly play tennis, go to the gym, or do yoga, the tinnitus increases right after the exercise, but is much lower throughout the day.<p>2. Stress and a proper schedule: If I drink more, eat garbage, or work during odd hours, my tinnitus increases. Instead of feeling bad about it, I use it as an early feedback mechanism to help me diagnose when my life is not in the right direction.<p>3. Weather: Tinnitus increases in the winters.<p>My aunt told me that regular yoga helped her mitigate her tinnitus symptoms too.<p>I felt quite sad and depressed during my early months of tinnitus, but over time I&#x27;ve tried using it as a motivator. If a slight ringing in my ears makes me feel so depressed, there are other things that could happen that could completely destroy my life. So I should remember that life is short, use the time I have left wisely, and do things that I&#x27;ve been putting off.<p>I&#x27;ve also tried using it as a feedback loop. If the ringing increases, there might be something wrong with my diet, daily routine, or stress. So it helps me recognise unhealthy patterns earlier.