Tinnitus: It’s More than Meets the Ears
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 …
The Selective Torture of Tinnitus
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 …
Powerful Strategies to Reclaim your Silence
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. …
A New Approach to Treating Tinnitus
It’s been a long time since I’ve heard the sound of silence. I’m not sure I even remember what it’s like at this point. It wasn’t always bad, but 5 years ago, a diagnosis of a rare inner ear disorder called Meniere’s disease made it a lot worse. It’s strange to think I might never hear the sound of silence ever again. …