u/Fine_Run3683

I say this without any ill intent, but simply as a logical observation, we're constantly told to try to ignore tinnitus and think about something else/ "train" our brains to ignore or accomodate, but seeing posts about it every day constantly reminds us of it, even in moments when we could be thinking about something else.

On the other hand, it's good to see people who are healing (it gives hope), people who understand us because they're going through the same thing, ect.

I personally come here intermittently without being a member so that the rare moments when my attention is completely absorbed by something else aren't ruined by this reminder (other subreddits that I like for my passions, not my crappy health).

Obviously, I'm not blaming anyone; it's just a thought to help people.

Another solution would be a Reddit account dedicated to tinnitus, where people would only come for that when they need and want it (and would already thinking /experiencing with tinnitus)

Edit : When I say it reminds us of tinnitus, I mean when we see it pop up in the news feed, not when we deliberately come to the sub.

For someone who has hidden their feelings with various drugs their whole life, I can say that masturbation is one of them too, especially when combined with pornography. In fact, it's not just the dopamine rush; it's mainly the feeling of having fulfilled one's purpose (reproduction), of finally being at peace mentally, except that the journey was artificial and accomplished with a bad cheat.

For me, all these substances serve to mask my emotions, my fears, and to not confront life as it is, sober.

They make my brain feel satisfied, something my sober life wouldn't allow.

It's not just a senseless addiction; it's a process, a patch we put on a life that doesn't suit us anymore.

My whole life I've jumped from one drug to another, it doesn't matter, the goal being to shut off my conscience and obligations, to hide old traumas and my very strong underlying feelings. (Quite sensitive in general perception)

I'm writing this for those who think that pornography or masturbation is just a pleasure that leads to addiction cause dopamine etc. I think it's way much more than that; it's a way to silence your conscience and true feelings, just like alcohol, overeating, psychiatric medication, etc.