{"id":732,"date":"2022-05-13T14:40:23","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T18:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/?p=732"},"modified":"2022-05-13T14:41:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T18:41:21","slug":"how-to-deal-with-the-emotional-weight-of-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/how-to-deal-with-the-emotional-weight-of-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal with the Emotional Weight of Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus-evaluations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tinnitus<\/a> is that ringing, hissing or roaring sound that doesn\u2019t have an external source. It\u2019s a common condition, affecting roughly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ata.org\/understanding-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50 million<\/a> people across the country. Tinnitus affects everyone differently; for some it is a mild nuisance, while for others it is a debilitating experience, even causing thoughts of suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Emotional Weight of Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-loss-cognitive-decline-01-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"Senior man looking out of window at home\" class=\"wp-image-734\" width=\"317\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-loss-cognitive-decline-01-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-loss-cognitive-decline-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-loss-cognitive-decline-01-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hearing-loss-cognitive-decline-01-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that tinnitus and suicidal ideation are closely linked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26147195\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a> published in 2016, people with tinnitus have higher rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts compared to people without.<\/li><li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyhearing.com\/report\/52989-Tinnitus-and-suicide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survey<\/a> from the British Tinnitus Association found that 10% of people with persistent tinnitus have had suicidal thoughts since being diagnosed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for this is because, as there is no cure for tinnitus, it seems like there is no end in sight. This can be debilitating, which causes some to think about suicide as a means of escape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, there is hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Strategies for Managing Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An audiologist can help you come up with a plan for <a href=\"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing your tinnitus<\/a>, which may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Wearing hearing aids. <\/strong>Hearing aids work by turning up sounds in your environment. If you have even a mild hearing loss, hearing your environment louder can help drown out your tinnitus sounds.<\/li><li><strong>Wearing masking devices.<\/strong> Worn on the ear like hearing aids, masking devices deliver white noise to the ears to mask the tinnitus. Some hearing aids have a masking feature.<\/li><li><strong>Turning on a white noise machine.<\/strong> This is especially helpful during sleep. The same effect can be achieved by turning on a loud fan.<\/li><li><strong>Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). <\/strong>CBT can help you learn coping techniques so that your tinnitus isn\u2019t so distressing.<\/li><li><strong>Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT).<\/strong> This therapy involves a combination of sound masking and counseling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>If You Feel Suicidal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling suicidal, don\u2019t hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. If you\u2019re experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also groups like the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ata.org\/news\/events\/tampa-fl-tinnitus-support-group-virtual-meeting-0\" target=\"_blank\">Tampa, Florida Tinnitus Support Group<\/a> you can connect with so you don\u2019t feel so alone. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Center For Hearing<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/are-there-apps-for-tinnitus-management\/\" class=\"related-post\">Are There Apps for Tinnitus Management<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/what-to-know-about-ototoxicity\/\" class=\"related-post\">What To Know About Ototoxicity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/napleshearing.com\/what-hearing-protection-is-available\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Hearing Protection Is Available?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tinnitus is that ringing, hissing or roaring sound that doesn\u2019t have an external source. It\u2019s a common condition, affecting roughly 50 million people across the country. Tinnitus affects everyone differently; for some it is a mild nuisance, while for others it is a debilitating experience, even causing thoughts of suicide. 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