I consider myself a mild case with pretty severe insomnia and moderate to severe (fluctuating) sexual dysfunction being my main symptoms. I really sympathise with those dealing with drastic physical and mental issues because I’ve realised even my symptoms, despite how comparatively mild they are, have had a huge impact on my life.
The worst would have to be reduced sleep as it affects my ability to function every day. The second worst would be poor sexual function, it sucks but I can pop a viagra and could have sex. Finally tinnitus, it’s annoying and as you said a constant reminder of our mistake of taking this drug, but ultimately does not impact my life drastically. I had depression at the start, that was pretty crap would be up there with insomnia. On the bright side, I’m coping with my condition far better and am remaining pretty level headed about the way forward.
@Forwardsnotbackwards sounds like you’re in a similar camp to me with mild to moderate symptoms. I’m not saying our symptoms are not debilitating because they are, however in comparison to some our predicament is a cakewalk. I believe our symptoms can be managed and lived with if we approach our condition constructively and adopt the right strategies. Feel free to PM me if you want to talk about coping better, maybe we can help each other. As @Greek wisely informed me not too long ago, we need to be mindful of what we post and recognise that for some PFS has had a far more severe impact. We should support and champion those who keep on despite such debilitating symptoms and try to refrain as much as possible for having a self-pity party despite how easy that might be. I’m not trying to say that this post is a pity party, I think its useful and can be theraputic to talk about our symptoms/condition, nevertheless, i’m just giving my perspective.
There are some truly brave and resilient individuals on this forum, @LazarusRy and @axolotl come to mind.