I know how lucky I am to have habituated to the sound of my Tinnitus. It could all change so quickly. I know that I have to wear earplugs in noisy environments, and usually I do. But I always feel self-conscious. For reasons I can’t explain, I struggle to wear earplugs out in public. I’m constantly aware of the social stigma …
Most people know that stress is a big trigger for people with Tinnitus. But not everyone realizes that stress also works its way into our bodies as physical muscle tension. It can cause a lot of aches and pains, but when it gets into our jaw muscles, it can cause our Tinnitus to spike. It’s certainly not an issue for …
Several years back, I stumbled onto a simple exercise that completely rewired my emotional and physiological response to the sound of my Tinnitus. Within a few short weeks, my Tinnitus stopped bothering me entirely. I created this video to talk about the various strategies people use to habituate to the sound of their Tinnitus, and also to share the unique …
There is a lot of misunderstanding around the concept of habituation as it relates to Tinnitus. I made this video to explain what habituation is, what it isn’t, and what it’s like to habituate to the sound of your Tinnitus. UPDATE: Click here to learn more about the unique strategy I used to habituate, as well as several other common …
When you live with Tinnitus the constant noise can drive you crazy. But every sufferer knows that it’s the spikes that can really mess with your head. When your Tinnitus spikes, it gets a lot louder, and the sound can change. You might hear additional tones or noises that weren’t there before. And while these flare ups may seem to …
For the last several months, I’ve been somewhat singularly focused on the problem that so many us of deal with on a daily basis: Tinnitus. You see, I’ve had ringing in my ears for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t always a problem. For most of my life, it was quiet and rarely ever bothered me. I …
Living with Tinnitus can feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle. It can get so complicated and confusing. Everyone is affected differently and what works for some people, may not work very well for you. I know how frustrating it can be. But it’s important to figure out your unique Tinnitus triggers – the specific things that cause it to spike. When you have all the right information …
Every day, untold millions of people around the world are endlessly tormented by noises that no one else can hear. For some, it’s a high pitched tone, whistle, beeps or clicks. Others hear a whooshing or buzzing noise, like the sound of a jet engine. For the unlucky souls who have to live with Tinnitus, the medical term for ringing …
Would you willingly destroy your sense of hearing? Would anyone? Of course the answer is no, but there is new data that seems to tell a different story. Preventable, noise-induced hearing loss is on the rise like never before and it’s becoming a big problem. Rock stars are retiring and who can blame them? Many musicians are finding themselves faced …
For as long as I can remember, silence has had a sound. The ringing never stops. It’s like a broken soundtrack for the silence in my every day life and a constant reminder that I have Meniere’s disease. It never stops…but it’s not always there, either. Over the years, I’ve learned to work with my Tinnitus rather than against it. …
