Tinnitus relief: a multi-pronged plan for habituation and calm

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Source: The Guardian
Tinnitus relief: a multi-pronged plan for habituation and calm
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Tinnitus is a real condition in which people hear sounds like ringing without external noise. While there’s no cure, relief comes from ruling out serious causes, addressing hearing loss with hearing aids if present, and using psychological therapies (CBT and ACT) to reduce distress. Additional strategies involve neck/jaw tension release to lower neural activity and 24/7 sound-enrichment therapy to help the brain habituate. About 60–70% of people learn to accept tinnitus, around 10% see it disappear, and improvements often appear after roughly three months of consistent, tailored treatment.

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