Negative thoughts and emotions are a big challenge for many tinnitus sufferers. Part the problem is that we are predisposed to think negatively about tinnitus for the simple reason that the only times we are actually thinking about it is when it’s bothering us. When you’re coping well or distracted from the sound by whatever it is you happen to …
Everything you need to know about CBD for Tinnitus
DISCLAIMER – I AM NOT A DOCTOR or a medical health professional. Always speak with your doctor before trying CBD or any other new drug, supplement, or treatment. In this video replay of my recent Facebook livestream, I discuss everything you need to know about using CBD as a coping tool for tinnitus and Meniere’s disease. Topics covered in the …
How to Use Foam Earplugs Correctly (featuring Eargasm)
(Click play above to watch the video. Press CC for captions.) When you live with tinnitus, it’s important to take steps to protect your hearing, as hearing loss (or further hearing loss) can dramatically worsen the ringing in your ears. It’s also the leading cause of tinnitus in the first place. Luckily, foam earplugs are a fantastic and inexpensive way …
Tinnitus: Change Your Response (My Interview on the Hear Me Out Podcast)
Last week, I was honored to be the first official guest on a new podcast called Hear Me Out. In this wide ranging interview, we discussed many important topics: The importance of hope for tinnitus sufferers How tinnitus clinicians can better serve their patients and how the wrong doctor can make tinnitus worse What it means to habituate and why …
Understanding Tinnitus: Interview with eCareDiary Radio
(Press play in the player above to listen to the interview) I was recently interviewed by eCareDiary for their Empowering Family Caregivers radio show and podcast. I hope you enjoy this short interview! Topics Covered: Tinnitus explanation, prevalence, and challenges How I found relief from the ringing my ears Tips for caregivers who are supporting a loved one suffering from …
Eargasm Aviation Earplugs Review for Tinnitus
I recently had the chance to test out new aviation earplugs designed to reduce the pressure in your ears while flying and I have to say that I’m impressed! These new earplugs are made by Eargasm, one of my favorite earplug companies known for their amazing high-fidelity earplugs that lower the volume of your environment while still allowing you to hear …
A Tinnitus Sufferer’s Guide to Surviving the Dentist
When you live with tinnitus, a normal trip to the dentist can quickly become a living nightmare. For starters, dental work can be stressful all on its own. Even before I struggled with tinnitus this was always an issue for me. After a few bad experiences with a horrible dentist in my early twenties, I had severe anxiety at every …
Joy Organics CBD Review (Zero THC) for Tinnitus & Meniere’s
(Note 1: If you decide to try any of Joy Organics CBD products, they have offered a 15% discount code for the Rewiring Tinnitus community! Use the offer code mindover for 15% off all orders!) (Note 2: I am not a doctor or medical professional of any kind. Always speak with your doctor before trying CBD or any other new supplements or …
Tinnitus, Meniere’s Disease, Parenthood, and Cancer: Living with Uncertainty
**A slightly modified version of this article originally appeared on my other website – MindOverMenieres.com** Parenting a newborn baby is hard. Parenting with tinnitus and Meniere’s disease is a lot harder. As some of you know, my wife Megan gave birth to our first child, Zack, on August 12th at 3:05 pm. After a difficult 40+ hour labor, our little …
Acceptance is Not the Answer to Tinnitus
Acceptance is the emotional outcome of habituation. When I talk to tinnitus sufferers, people often tell me, “If I could just accept my tinnitus, it wouldn’t be so bad.” I know exactly what they’re trying to say, but it’s not helpful to think about tinnitus in those terms, because severe tinnitus isn’t something you can just magically accept. To be …
