Dan, that’s solid. You walked, drove, golfed, barely dizzy, textbook best-case outcome. Thanks for sharing; people need to hear the positives, not just horror stories. Fingers crossed for January.

I’m SSD since 2020 and tried a live Zoom speechreading class plus an app. The live one was worth it for feedback and varied faces, apps were ok for drilling shapes. Biggest gains came from daily practice with family, good lighting, and recording short clips to replay. For cheaper options, check city adult‑ed and HLAA chapters, I joined a couple free weekend workshops. It helps in noise, but mostly when the talker slows and faces you. For structure, I add quick phone quizzes with instant explanations. That pts mock test routine keeps me consistent.

Thanks for sharing, Dan! As someone who's only just begun this journey (diagnosed May 2025), it's reassuring to read the experiences of others and know what might be in store for me.

Dan, I'm thrilled to hear you are doing so well.

Ellen

I don't know. My tinnitus is moderately bad but I may have little tolerance  because I dislike loud noises. It really bothers me in silence. At night, I have taken to going to sleep with music on (using a headband-type headphone), which seems to make it more tolerable. I also know that it is worse when I have not had enough sleep or have not been exercising regularly so I make sure to do those things.

I would love

Ellen