>Whoa, thanks for sharing. I can only imagine how much that must suck. >From a purely medicinal point of view, I think tinnitus as a symptom can indicate various problems, making it dreadfully difficult to find the root cause(s). I am used to regular tinnitus, on occasion. It comes and goes. But this feels different. It is like a screaming in my ears, and is almost always accompanied by the feeling of being watched. I know it sounds weird, but it feels that way. >From my experience with technology I know this: The problems hardest to diagnose are those having identical symptoms but multiple possible causes, sometimes compounded by intermittent occurrence. >Which is to say, you might be one of the sanest persons on the planet and it's not in your head. I think what you're experiencing can be the result of a few causes, including, but not limited to, hallucinations. I understand this. I do not think these are hallucinations. I understand why other people might assume them to be hallucinations, but it doesn't feel like that. Obviously, I have no real evidence to prove they are not hallucinations, they very well could be. But if feels like they are so subtle, like I am seeing something slightly on the edge of the other side, >Although I consider myself to be a fairly realistic guy, I also believe that there are things out there we don't understand and which can't be explained using contemporary scientific knowledge. Yeah, I have no idea. I could very well be seeing/hearing things and going insane, but I don't feel like I am. I am a pretty reasonable, logical person, with the obvious exemptions of my alcoholism and poetry. My day job requires me to work with scientists. >Things to ponder: Does this happen constantly or does it depend on certain situations or environments? >Totally dependent on environment and setting. Usually happens at night, in bed, and almost always when I am alone. Does it influence your ability to function in day to day life? Have you spoken to someone about what you're experiencing in depth, not necessarily a pro but maybe a good friend you can confide in? >No. I think that everyone would think I am insane, which I do not think I am. I may talk to my sponsor about it, he might get it. I think this is far more common that thought, just most people are afraid to share it. >I really wish I could help and I think you should try to find someone to personally share this with, so you don't have to bear this on your own. You don't have to go it alone, which is what I call the "male disease". Not seeking help and bottling up the bad shit that happens to us in life. I do not think it is a disease. As insane as it sounds, I think I am seeing things that are actually there. I am otherwise pretty logical, I hold no delusions about this stuff. It is just so oddly subtle, I don't know how to describe it better, but I think it is always around us, and we just don't notice it very often. >You made a good first step in sharing here. I'm sure most people are willing to support you in any way they can. Fuck u faggot.