“Many people will notice their tinnitus more in quiet situations, or early mornings or later at night, and often aren’t affected during the busy distractions of their day. Tinnitus works on a very psychological loop – the more you think about it, the more it can annoy you or interfere with your life, meaning the more we think about it again,” said Julie.
Having seen hundreds of patients suffering from this often-frustrating condition, Julie noted it was important to address tinnitus in a holistic way – tackling the underlying cause but also considering factors such as fatigue and stress. As tinnitus is most often a sign of hearing loss, Julie said addressing the hearing loss was also important.
“You typically will experience/hear tinnitus at the pitch of your hearing loss, so for most people when we support the hearing loss with amplification – you are then hearing more sounds in your environment – and you can receive some relief from the tinnitus,” said Julie.
