Quote Originally Posted by Outlaw View Post
Hey guys,

I was diagnosed with hyperacusis. The ENT says finasteride can cause it, along with intense prolonged stress, and that the dentist weakened it. It was initially so severe that I was unable to tolerate my own voice, or pouring a glass of water.

I got a bit better 2 weeks after, and then my symptoms reappeared. I'm now back to square 1 with earplugs 24/7. My tinnitus is louder then ever and my ears physically hurt. My hearing is distorted, I hear bells over sounds and music sounds like a broken radiom I realize that compared to that, I was not so bad this summer. The dentist really fucked everything. And I'm still not completely recovered from the B crash it seems.

Excluding my first month of crash, this hyperacusis is way worse than anything I've had to deal with in pfs. I am litteraly fighting for my life. But I don't want to leave my family. I know I sounded worried about random shit, but this has been going on for weeks now.

For new guys reading, protocol works. Just don't expose yourself to loud sounds if you have pfs hyperacusis.

Take care guys
Sorry to hear you're struggling with this, still..

Keep in mind, nothing in this life seems to be permanent, in my experience. I've had my fair share of conditions (PFS, PTSD, amphetamine induced anhedonia, etc.). I consider myself healed of all of them, and from tinnitus at this point too, just mainly because I never notice it unless everything is super quiet. The only thing that is permanent, is suicide. Do not make a temporary issue into a permanent problem, man. Please, message me or anyone if you're feeling down and talk about it. Also, find a good therapist. I'm not a doctor, or an expert in hyperacusis, but I bet a year from now you'll be in a MUCH, MUCH better place.