Let’s be real. If you’re Googling this question at 2am (again), you’re not just searching for answers, you’re desperate for relief. For hope. For a way out of this exhausting cycle. But all you’ve been told is: “It’s permanent. You’ll get used to it.” Except… you haven’t. You’re still waking up wired and worn out. […]
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I wanted to share some thoughts on habituation, as many people get stuck on exactly what it means. Our brains are constantly deciding what sounds deserve attention and which ones can fade into the background. For example, hearing a fire alarm signals danger. Your brain immediately triggers the fight-or-flight response, and hormones like adrenaline and cortisol are
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Flying can be uncomfortable at the best of times, so flying with tinnitus can increase your anxiety about travelling. Many people who suffer from tinnitus worry that the noise within the aircraft will worsen their condition. You may have feelings of anxiety prior to flying with tinnitus, but there is no reason why, with the
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There is some evidence to suggest that menopause can have an impact on tinnitus, although the exact relationship between the two is not yet fully understood. Some women have reported an increase in tinnitus symptoms during menopause, while others have reported no change or even a decrease in symptoms. One theory is that changes in
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Pulsatile tinnitus is a type of tinnitus that is characterised by hearing sounds in the ear that are in sync with the heartbeat. These sounds may be described as rhythmic, pulsing, or whooshing, and may be heard in one or both ears. Pulsatile tinnitus is different from other forms of tinnitus, which may be described
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