{"id":4090,"date":"2020-09-24T12:00:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T17:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/?p=4090"},"modified":"2020-09-24T12:00:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T17:00:41","slug":"managing-tinnitus-during-a-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sharphearingcenter.net\/managing-tinnitus-during-a-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Tinnitus During a Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the biggest triggers for tinnitus is stress. This year, between the pandemic, the economy and political uncertainty, it\u2019s safe to say we\u2019re all experiencing an unusual amount of stress. If you\u2019re experiencing worsening or a resurgence of tinnitus symptoms, know that you\u2019re not alone and that there are actions you can take to ease your suffering. Follow our tips below for managing your stress and tinnitus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the \u2018Tinnitus Reaction Technique\u2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tinnitus, like anger, anxiety and other negative internal experiences, rarely goes from 0 to 100. Even if it escalates quickly, there is usually some time during the ramp-up period where you can identify what\u2019s happening and take steps to keep it from getting worse. Next time this happens to you, rather than ignoring your tinnitus and hoping it goes away on its own, try the Tinnitus Reaction Technique<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. As soon as you begin to notice your tinnitus, stop what you\u2019re doing and find a comfortable position sitting or lying down.<\/li>
  2. Close your eyes and take deep breaths, relaxing your muscles as much as possible as you exhale.<\/li>
  3. Focus on your tinnitus and consider the moments leading up to this one. Recognize that at an earlier time, your tinnitus was much milder and more manageable.<\/li>
  4. Remind yourself that every time you\u2019ve had a severe episode, it resolved itself eventually. Remember that this won\u2019t be permanent either.<\/li>
  5. Identify a coping skill your audiologist gave you and start using it. Taking action can also keep you from ruminating on the presence of your tinnitus.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Try to Mask Your Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    One of the greatest coping skills for dealing with tinnitus is to mask it. There are many ways to do this, such as turning on a television, radio, loud fan, air conditioner, white noise, ocean sounds and more. If you have problem finding a method to mask the tinnitus and are feeling overwhelmed by the additional noises, consider these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n