Recently, I had the opportunity to be interviewed live about tinnitus on the Vestibular Disorders Association’s Facebook page as part of their popular Video Education Series!
In this wide wide ranging conversation with hosts Dr. Kathleen Stross, DPT, MS, CHC and Dr. Danielle Tolman, DPT, we discussed my personal journey and struggles with tinnitus and Meniere’s disease, and what I’ve learned after working with more than 800 tinnitus sufferers 1-on-1 as a tinnitus coach.
We had a great discussion and I think you all are going to get a lot out of this one!
Topics covered in the interview:
- My own personal journey and struggles with Meniere’s disease and tinnitus
- How I habituated and found lasting relief
- The progression of tinnitus suffering and how/why it becomes a vicious cycle
- How I started working with tinnitus sufferers 1-on-1
- Tinnitus as a symptom with many possible causes
- The importance of finding a great doctor
- The terrifying experience of hearing loud tinnitus for the first time
- Why doctor’s say, “You just have to live with it” (And why they’re 100% wrong)
- Habituation as a strategy for lasting relief from tinnitus
- The meditation techniques I discovered that helped me to habituate
- The similarities between tinnitus, chronic pain, PTSD, and other heath problems.
- The importance of calming the nervous system in treating tinnitus
- Tinnitus coping tools and strategies
- Why tinnitus sufferers feel powerless to help themselves
- Coping strategies for tinnitus patients with severe hearing loss
- The importance of sound masking
- How to find the best masking options for your unique tinnitus sound
- Bone conduction headphones
- Brainwave Entrainment and it’s power to help tinnitus patients to better cope
- How trying to avoid tinnitus can backfire and make the problem worse
- So much more!
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Glenn – I loved your VIDEO and shared it on my website! I would love to feature you and your books on my website! Can I get your permission to list the books, website and how to contact you? Thanks in advance! Chip https://tinnitusdating.com/2021/11/04/tinnitus-strategies-for-management-with-glenn-schweitzer-watch-this-video/
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Hi Chip, feel free to share my books, website, and contact info on your website! I appreciate it! And I’m so glad you liked my video!
Glenn
Good day!
I’ve been struggling with whether or not to get the Pfizer vaccine due to the fear it will affect my tinnitus or hearing. I know statistically it’s extremely unlikely, but I can’t seem to shake this anxiety. Do you have any advice to get over this fear and get the jab?
Thank you for your blog and all that you do!
Hi, Glenn.
I read your book.
Thank you so much.
When I have severe tinnitus, the tinnitus concentration meditation you mentioned has a great effect.
In order to practice steadily, if I try it even when my condition is good, it sometimes gets bad again.
What did I do wrong?
And …
Some people say that if someone keep paying attention to the sound of tinnitus, nerves connect to the tinnitus and strengthen it.
What do you think about that?
I’m also enjoying your blog.
Thank you very much always.