I have no idea but I think hypnotherapy is usually more effective for compulsive disorders rather than addictions (or when it's chemical). Do you get kicks regardless of your lifestyle? (Diet, physical training, work conditions/time, sleep time etc..) Anyway, it doesn't really cost money, only the time necessary to research about how it work.

I think professional help might be best. The problem is to find a good one then.

Too much work. I'll just try that vapor E-cigarette thing. That should quiet my receptors.
Thanks anyway. :)

That is one of the reasons I never even wanted to try much of those addicting stuff. You never know how you will react to them.

Here is what I can share with you:

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Personally, I would like to add to the sports idea. Or at least going for walks more regularly — if possible in Sweden, that is. Also, cheese and gaming are a delightful combination. I like them both very much! ;-)

Finally, I do notice that you mention that many proposals represent "too much work". You are also well aware of the uphill battle that you are facing. Ultimately it is your decision how much this addiction matters to you, and how much effort you are willing to put into kicking it out the door, but I expect that, if it was easy it would not be a problem.
I wish you luck.

Also, aren't there some nicotine patches? I never met anyone who used those.

I don't think I have really any kind of good advice concerning such a difficult situation, but I sincerely hope your situation will improve.
It's great that you have the will to get out of this kind of things.
Sorry if it's naïve and clumsy, but I really wish you that your situation will improve !

I've seen many different doctors and did several audiological exams (at least five) but the verdict was what you say: ear protection whenever there are loud noises so as to not get worse. My hobbies are noisy but through the years i've learned to protect my ears sufficiently, i guess. Time will tell if it gets worse. ;)

There are several habits (for example caffeine, smoking, eating too many salty foods, stress, alcohol, some medicine) plus some conditions (for example hearing loss) that lead to louder tinnitus. Keep that in mind. Anyway, about your addiction, you should talk to a professional; addictions can be a pain in the arse and may prove too difficult to fight all by yourself. Seek professional help. :)

*Kicks Tarm in the crotch*

Better?

Eat ice cream a lot. Plus candy and beef jerkey and sausage sandwiches and chips upon chips the saltier the better...

Put on 25 pounds.

Start worrying about your weight. Eventually that battle will completely take over your mind and you won't have any mind left to worry about tobacco.

True story. It happened to me.

You're brave to open up about this. First of all, it's "an addiction". It's only a when a consonant sound comes after (a car, a table, a university) and an when it's a vowel sound (an amazing time, an elephant). Just to get that out of the way. :D

Second, like everyone is suggesting it's actually beneficial for you to take another more prominent addiction. Whether you become addicted to fitness, games, or anything else that activates your endorphin you'll find that the first addiction will fade away to non-existence. You can't be lazy about it. Gotta get into hulk mode and RAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH it until happens. It is. It's lots of work. Everyday living doesn't come easy. There ain't no rest for the wicked. Money doesn't grow on trees. You've got bills to pay, you've got mouths to feed, there ain't nothing in this world for free.

You should be seeking therapy, not the next fix...

:)
Thanks for the warning.

And for your own sake, please be careful not to overdose on certain painkillers since these can cause or worsen a tinnitus as well. (most common drug is acetylsalicylic acid used in wide range of analgesics - but other pain relieving drugs can have the same effect.)

Please have that in mind when you next time are having a hangover or a headache.

All the best

Puff on a Black & Mild, or similar.

I sympathize with your situation.

Wouldn't it be better to just... drop all those weird substances altogether? It's not like you're gonna die if you drop them all suddenly.

Go check with a doc or something for medication? I doubt it's not cureable.

Hard drugs (heroine etc) and alcohol withdrawal - cold turkey way - can indeed be fatal, because those are neuro-toxic substances. Your heart might go into an arrest, or your lungs stop working.

Neuro-toxic means that functioning of your nervous system is altered by consumption. Weed is addictive, for example, by habit and pleasure - but quite innocent physically.

Snus or snuff is only nicotine, as far as I know - but also nicotine is neuro-toxic, meaning that the habit is very hard to kick, because your nervous system has altered and expects it.

Medication might help some, proper clinical help some more - but hopefully human bonds are there too.

Thanks for all the advice guys. It truly helped me to decide what to do.

Yeah life is a struggle for most of us. Since I'm fairly used to that a little more struggling wont matter much. Training it is. Should help me at work too. :)