Living with bothersome tinnitus is a lot like walking along the edge of a raging river on a slippery, rocky riverbank, where at any moment, you could trip and fall in. The rock up ahead that you are about to slip on is very much like an anxiety moment about to occur. The problem is that by the time most …
Why Does Stress Make Tinnitus Worse?
If you ask a room full of tinnitus sufferers what makes their tinnitus worse, you will probably get a lot of different answers. But stress will most likely be at the top of everyone’s list. Stress is the one trigger that every tinnitus patient has in common. When you live with bothersome tinnitus, the noise triggers a fight-or-flight stress response …
Tinnitus Journey: Coping, Habituation & Relief (MindEar Podcast)
I recently had the opportunity to have a wonderful conversation about my journey with tinnitus (and Meniere’s Disease – the condition that caused my tinnitus) with Michael Piskosz from MindEar (tinnitus therapy app), host of Tinnitus Unplugged: A MindEar Podcast. In this wide ranging conversation, we discussed many important and helpful topics related to my journey with tinnitus and my …
Tinnitus Q&A: How Focusing on Tinnitus Can Help You Find Relief
Welcome to another new episode of my Ask Me Anything about tinnitus video series where I answer your most pressing questions about tinnitus (and related conditions like hyperacusis)! For those new to the blog, my name is Glenn Schweitzer, and I’m author of the book Rewiring Tinnitus. I also write a monthly tinnitus column at Healthyhearing.com, and for the last 8 years, I’ve worked with …
Tinnitus Relief Panel Discussion (VEDA Conference Replay Video)
I recently had the opportunity to be a guest speaker for the tinnitus panel discussion at the Vestibular Disorders Association’s 4th annual Life Rebalanced Live virtual conference. The second day of the conference was all about tinnitus and I was honored to be a part of this hour long panel discussion. In this wide ranging conversation, me and my fellow …
The Reality of Tinnitus (Meniere’s Muse Podcast)
I recently had the opportunity to have a wonderful discussion about tinnitus and Meniere’s disease (which is the underlying cause of my tinnitus) with Heather Davies, host of the “Meniere’s Muse” Podcast! In this wide ranging conversation, we discussed all kinds of important and helpful topics related to tinnitus, including specific coping strategies, tinnitus habituation, meditation, and so much more! We had …
Tinnitus Q&A: What Foods Make Tinnitus Worse?
Welcome to a new episode of my Ask Me Anything about tinnitus video series where I answer your most pressing questions about tinnitus (and related conditions like hyperacusis)! For those new to the blog, my name is Glenn Schweitzer, and I’m author of the book Rewiring Tinnitus. I also write a monthly tinnitus column at Healthyhearing.com, and for the last …
