Most people find that their tinnitus seems to settle down after its initial onset. You might hear this being referred to as habituation. Over time, your brain learns to adapt to the tinnitus and can ignore it. It’s a bit like walking into a room with a noisy fan. Initially, it seems really loud and then after a while, you stop noticing it as much. If your tinnitus is bothersome, there are things you can do to help you manage.
Relaxation and Mindfulness
Reducing stress levels can have a positive impact on the way you manage your tinnitus. Deep breathing, relaxation and meditation are clinically proven to be useful methods of achieving this.
Sound Enrichment
A lot of people have found that using background sound helps them – this can be a radio, television, music, natural sounds, or even white noise. There are apps that you can download on your smartphone for this such as: Tinnitus Relief App by ReSound | ReSound UK
No smartphone? No problem! Sound generators can be purchased via companies like Connevans and Amazon. Just search for a 'bedside sound generator.' Alternatively, your own TV or radio might work for you.
Hearing Aids
If you have tinnitus and a diagnosed hearing loss, hearing aids can help you. By increasing your access to environmental sounds, this can help to distract your brain from the tinnitus.
Tinnitus UK provide self-help leaflets accessible online which can help advise you on any of the strategies mentioned above, along with others. https://tinnitus.org.uk/