"I Honestly Thought I Would Never Habituate", Nick's Story | Ep 7

In this episode, I speak with Nick about his journey with tinnitus, and why he was convinced he was the one person who would never habituate.We cover:Believing he was the worst tinnitus case and could never recoverThe fear of never living a normal life againNavigating grief alongside the onset of tinnitusIntrusive thoughts and the obsession to constantly fix the soundHow OCD patterns and reassurance seeking maintained distressShifting from control and resistance to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principlesAddressing wider psychological factors, not just tinnitus itselfReclaiming his life while still living with tinnitusThis is not a story about tinnitus disappearing. Nick still hears tinnitus...though he talks about a period where he did not notice tinnitus for 3 weeks!The difference is that it no longer dictates his choices, attention, or future.An honest conversation about grief, intrusive thoughts, acceptance, and rebuilding life after believing you were the exception.Follow me on Instagram @tinnituswithgladys for practical tinnitus strategies.Resources:Free tinnitus masterclass⁠⁠⁠:⁠www.drgladys.co.uk/learn