Help With Tinnitus

If you suffer from tinnitus, then you probably don’t need anyone to tell you how frustrating and exhausting it can be. Many people who don’t have tinnitus struggle to understand just how much impact it can have on day-to-day life.

Over the years I have worked with a number of tinnitus sufferers and have seen first-hand how distressing the condition can become, especially when it starts affecting sleep, concentration, relaxation, or emotional wellbeing.

Tinnitus is the perception of sound when there is no external source of that sound. People often describe hearing ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing, rushing sounds, electrical-type noises, or high-pitched tones in one or both ears.

For some people the symptoms are mild and occasional. For others they can feel relentless and difficult to escape from.

One of the biggest problems is that the harder people try not to notice the noise, the more attention they often give to it. This can create a frustrating cycle where anxiety, stress, and tinnitus all begin feeding into one another.

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What Causes Tinnitus?

There are many possible causes and contributing factors associated with tinnitus.

Common causes may include:

• Exposure to loud noise or music
• Age-related hearing changes
• Ear infections
• Excess earwax
• Head or neck injuries
• Certain medications
• Hearing loss
• Stress and anxiety

In some cases, underlying medical conditions may also play a role. This is why it is important that tinnitus symptoms are properly assessed by your GP, audiologist, or ENT specialist where appropriate.

Many clients also tell me they notice their tinnitus becomes far more intrusive during periods of heightened stress or anxiety. Whilst stress may not always be the cause, it can certainly affect how noticeable and distressing the symptoms feel.

Unfortunately, ongoing tinnitus can sometimes contribute to poor sleep, irritability, frustration, low mood, and even symptoms of depression in some individuals.

Tinnitus Relief Through Hypnotherapy

One of the most important things I explain to tinnitus sufferers is that whilst we may not always be able to control the sound itself, we can often change the way the brain responds to it.

Many people are surprised to learn that the brain naturally filters out huge amounts of information every day.

For example, most of the time you are not consciously aware of the feeling of your clothes against your skin, the hum of a fridge, or the sound of distant traffic. Your brain learns what is important and what can be pushed into the background.

A similar principle is often used when working with tinnitus sufferers.

Hypnotherapy may help some people become calmer, less reactive to the sound, and better able to relax. As anxiety reduces, many clients report that the tinnitus becomes less intrusive and easier to live with.

I often describe this as learning to “turn the volume down” rather than trying to fight against the noise.

Sleep, Stress and Tinnitus

Many sufferers tell me that nighttime is often the hardest part.

When the world becomes quieter, tinnitus can seem much louder.

The resulting frustration can make it harder to relax, which can then affect sleep quality. Poor sleep can increase stress levels, and increased stress can make tinnitus feel worse.

This cycle is one reason why relaxation techniques, stress management, and hypnosis can sometimes be helpful components of a wider management approach.

My Approach

I understand how easy it is to become fixated on tinnitus when it seems to be there all the time.

Rather than making unrealistic promises, my aim is to help people learn practical ways of reducing the distress and anxiety often associated with the condition.

Many clients find that once they become less emotionally reactive to the sound, it begins to have far less control over their lives.

You may have long forgotten what it feels like to properly relax, enjoy peace and quiet, or get a good night’s sleep. The good news is that many people can learn to respond to tinnitus very differently than they do now.

If you would like to discuss whether hypnotherapy may be suitable for you, feel free to get in touch.

Call 07428 590066 or use the contact form to arrange a confidential consultation.

Professional Experience

Author: Garry Webster MCNHC is a qualified hypno-psychotherapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and registered hypnotherapist with more than 26 years of experience helping clients across Derbyshire and the East Midlands.

Garry is fully insured, professionally supervised, and registered with recognised professional organisations including the National Council for Hypnotherapy (NCH) and the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).