Reducing the Negative Psychological Effects of Tinnitus

Frequent hearing of swooshing, buzzing, whistling, hissing and clicking sounds can be very irritating especially if no one other than you can hear it. Though it might not seem like a big problem, some intolerable cases can lead to lower quality of life, which can lead to anxiety and depression.

Dr. Harrison Lin, University of California's expert in ear surgery and the head of the study, explained "Tinnitus is intimately tied to hearing loss." He added that Tinnitus only happens if the ears don't have the ability to hear all range of sounds anymore. The sounds that are created by the brain is like the body's cry in losing such ability, as noted by the National Public Radio.

The study, which is entitled "Prevalence, Severity, Exposures, and Treatment Patters of Tinnitus in the U.S.," included about 76,000 people. After certain tests, data showed that out of all participants, 27 percent of them have already been suffering from this hearing disorder for almost 15 years. The information gathered also showed that almost one third of the total number of correspondents actually have Tinnitus ranging from mild to severe, as posted by Pulse Headlines.

Aside from the tests, participants also underwent psychological therapy which Lin thinks is an effective way to clear the mind and reverse their mindset towards Tinnitus. That is because most people who suffer in this condition would just give up in their situation thinking there's no solution to their problem anymore. But Lin emphasizes that there's still hope for a more beautiful tomorrow and that is by undergoing to such therapy.

Jennifer Gans, a psychologist in San Francisco agreed by saying, "There's this great quote that 'Pain in life is inevitable, but suffering is optional,' and it really stands true." She also added keeping an eye on negative things won't help any, so better yet change the person's view towards it.