For his YouTube channel called Hyperacusis Hope, Daniel interviewed Eddie, a licensed plumber who is out of work because his life was upended by loudness hyperacusis and reactive tinnitus. They talk about Eddie’s future goals, the prospect of recovery, and the different ways to try to cope.

Slowly Eddie improved his loudness hyperacusis by avoiding uncomfortable sounds (retreating to silence, in other words). His LDLs (loudness discomfort levels) went from 32 decibels to 50. He’s also taking the medication clomipramine and that is helping some. He still can’t tolerate digital audio at all, and had to read Daniel’s words through closed captioning during the interview.

Closed captioning is available for this interview. Look for the [CC] button, the settings symbol ⚙️, or the three vertical dots on the settings menu. Also, be mindful that the video has audio, so check your settings before viewing for safety purposes. ⚠️

Daniel has made it his mission to interview hyperacusis sufferers around the globe. He’s in America, but wants to reach the whole world. We’ll be showing you his content as he posts it.

This is Hyperacusis Hope‘s mission statement . . .

“Have hyperacusis? There is hope.

“This channel is a place to share our stories about living with hyperacusis for the purpose of raising awareness, creating community, and most importantly, spreading hope.

“DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor or an audiologist, and nothing on this channel is medical advice. This is a platform for me and others to share their experiences.”

*AI (Artificial Intelligence) WASN’T used to write or edit this article.