Thank you so much for your video. I went on youtube to see if others are going through what I'm going through and it appears that is the case. I have Muscle Tension Dysphonia and have suffered with it for over a year. I've been to 3 ENT's, had 3 scopes, and been to 2 voice therapists and 1 vocal coach. I worked in a call center and eventually lost my job since they needed me on the phones. It's been the worst year of my life. I'm in therapy because I've used up all my voice therapy sessions that insurance will cover and stress makes it worse. I feel like I've done every vocal exercise known to mankind. I admit there are times I've felt hopeless (that's where the therapy has come into play). This condition has affected my self esteem, my emotional well being, my social life, my job situation and our family's finances. I find myself angry when I go online and read articles like "Treating Muscle Tension Dysphonia can be as simple as blowing bubbles" REALLY??? I'm betting the person who wrote that never suffered from MTD or they would know what a long, frustrating, road it is filled with things like job loss, self esteem issues, social withdrawal, struggling to even make a business call (especially in any automated system) or order fast food at a drive thru window. It's astounding to me the sheer ignorance of ENT's making it sound like voice therapy is an easy fix. Clearly none of these "professionals" are speaking from personal experience. Live a day in our voice and then we'll "talk". I'm a believer as well, so I've been leaning on God. I've brought all of my emotions to God (the good, the bad and the ugly). I feel like God is teaching me patience, His timing and trust through this. To all of you suffering with this- I feel your pain and I'm right there with you (and God is too). I was really surprised to find there isn't a support group for MTD because this condition can really wreak havoc on a person's life. But grateful for posts like these where people relay their experiences and offer encouragement and support and/or suggestions.
Thanks-I really appreciate the prayers! I'll pray for you too. Sorry to hear that it's resurfaced again :( ...Think I've come to the conclusion that this may be a condition that may not entirely go away but hopefully can be managed over time. I, too, find myself praying more and reading scripture more (in the words of Rick Warren "pain is the high cost of growth"). Starting up a support group sounds good-though I'm not very technically savvy so I may have to follow your lead. :) I suspect there are more people quietly suffering with this than we know.
I understand just how you all feel. I feel so isolated and sad. I have prayed for so long without any change that I am losing hope. I miss my old voice and the old outgoing and friendly me. I miss talking with my friends and calling my family on the phone. I will pray that all of you have found healing and happiness.
Hey man im going through the same thing right now . everything you said is exactly whats happening. .I can barely say a word..just found out last week that I have MTD..Had this since jun but just knew it was MTD last week.Thanks so much for uploading this bro.It feels so nice that someday I will be able to talk again.God Bless you bro :)
I am suffering from it for the last 5 years.Have been to a plethora of voice therapists and ents but it resulted in nothing.I dont have any physical damage and neither any acid reflux occurs.It happened due to wrong technique in singing.Though after so many days of suffering, my system has got habituated to the problem but i could not get back my diminished voice range.And i always feel like the total voice box is constricted though the problem is only unilateral.Thanks for the video anyway, Costas.
I can sing too still but i lose control..Actually certain notes are strained especially in the higher registers and it has been the same since then..No further deterioration, no improvement too.
Broo, i totally have the same you have, i can hit hight notes perfectly though , even due to the tension my chest voice become highest, but the problem is that in minutes or hours after, it become completely disphonic, and tomorrow Monday i will take therapy from a specialist, so, tell me what have happened so far. From: Dominican republic
great video amen glory to God. I been suffering wit this for 5years now n seen 2 speech therapists n had 1 botox injection but nothings really helped so far. If u could maybe make a video explaining what worked for u n how to do it that would be so helpful not only jus for me but for many others as well, we would really appreciate it.
@@costascy82 it's gotten a bit better but I've just started doing exercises and stretches and self massage since a couple months ago. Still, surprising how much progress it's made in such a short time compared to literally everything else I tried
@@CJCJCJCJ great, keep up the excercises. Acid reflux, can cause MTD, and can make it hard to recover, so make sure you get that dealt with. There is a really good RUclips channel that shows you how to overcome it naturally.
I have a severe problem with my voice it' very low unclear extrrremely breathy and with almost no resonance .. any help please ... can you tell me about some of the excercises that you had to go through thanks
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Thank you so much for your video. I went on youtube to see if others are going through what I'm going through and it appears that is the case. I have Muscle Tension Dysphonia and have suffered with it for over a year. I've been to 3 ENT's, had 3 scopes, and been to 2 voice therapists and 1 vocal coach. I worked in a call center and eventually lost my job since they needed me on the phones. It's been the worst year of my life. I'm in therapy because I've used up all my voice therapy sessions that insurance will cover and stress makes it worse. I feel like I've done every vocal exercise known to mankind. I admit there are times I've felt hopeless (that's where the therapy has come into play). This condition has affected my self esteem, my emotional well being, my social life, my job situation and our family's finances. I find myself angry when I go online and read articles like "Treating Muscle Tension Dysphonia can be as simple as blowing bubbles" REALLY??? I'm betting the person who wrote that never suffered from MTD or they would know what a long, frustrating, road it is filled with things like job loss, self esteem issues, social withdrawal, struggling to even make a business call (especially in any automated system) or order fast food at a drive thru window. It's astounding to me the sheer ignorance of ENT's making it sound like voice therapy is an easy fix. Clearly none of these "professionals" are speaking from personal experience. Live a day in our voice and then we'll "talk". I'm a believer as well, so I've been leaning on God. I've brought all of my emotions to God (the good, the bad and the ugly). I feel like God is teaching me patience, His timing and trust through this. To all of you suffering with this- I feel your pain and I'm right there with you (and God is too). I was really surprised to find there isn't a support group for MTD because this condition can really wreak havoc on a person's life. But grateful for posts like these where people relay their experiences and offer encouragement and support and/or suggestions.
Thanks-I really appreciate the prayers! I'll pray for you too. Sorry to hear that it's resurfaced again :( ...Think I've come to the conclusion that this may be a condition that may not entirely go away but hopefully can be managed over time. I, too, find myself praying more and reading scripture more (in the words of Rick Warren "pain is the high cost of growth"). Starting up a support group sounds good-though I'm not very technically savvy so I may have to follow your lead. :) I suspect there are more people quietly suffering with this than we know.
I understand just how you all feel. I feel so isolated and sad. I have prayed for so long without any change that I am losing hope. I miss my old voice and the old outgoing and friendly me. I miss talking with my friends and calling my family on the phone. I will pray that all of you have found healing and happiness.
Hey man im going through the same thing right now . everything you said is exactly whats happening. .I can barely say a word..just found out last week that I have MTD..Had this since jun but just knew it was MTD last week.Thanks so much for uploading this bro.It feels so nice that someday I will be able to talk again.God Bless you bro :)
I am suffering from it for the last 5 years.Have been to a plethora of voice therapists and ents but it resulted in nothing.I dont have any physical damage and neither any acid reflux occurs.It happened due to wrong technique in singing.Though after so many days of suffering, my system has got habituated to the problem but i could not get back my diminished voice range.And i always feel like the total voice box is constricted though the problem is only unilateral.Thanks for the video anyway, Costas.
I can sing too still but i lose control..Actually certain notes are strained especially in the higher registers and it has been the same since then..No further deterioration, no improvement too.
Broo, i totally have the same you have, i can hit hight notes perfectly though , even due to the tension my chest voice become highest, but the problem is that in minutes or hours after, it become completely disphonic, and tomorrow Monday i will take therapy from a specialist, so, tell me what have happened so far. From: Dominican republic
great video amen glory to God. I been suffering wit this for 5years now n seen 2 speech therapists n had 1 botox injection but nothings really helped so far. If u could maybe make a video explaining what worked for u n how to do it that would be so helpful not only jus for me but for many others as well, we would really appreciate it.
Thanks, I'll be subscribed.
Man, you just described me to a T. Said I had acid reflux, put me through a bunch of PPIs and H2 blockers until I realized it wasn't the issue
Are you doing better now?
@@costascy82 it's gotten a bit better but I've just started doing exercises and stretches and self massage since a couple months ago. Still, surprising how much progress it's made in such a short time compared to literally everything else I tried
@@CJCJCJCJ great, keep up the excercises. Acid reflux, can cause MTD, and can make it hard to recover, so make sure you get that dealt with. There is a really good RUclips channel that shows you how to overcome it naturally.
Wow!!! Exactly what Im going through for 1 yr now as well. Thank you for this. :) can you recommend a good voice therapist here in the US?
really? You have an online support group? May I know how can I join? It will surely help me greatly. :)
I have a severe problem with my voice it' very low unclear extrrremely breathy and with almost no resonance .. any help please ... can you tell me about some of the excercises that you had to go through
thanks
How is it these days? Have you improved?
hey!!