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If you experience buzzing, ringing or humming in your ears, you may be suffering from tinnitus. Help is available.
Tinnitus is a medical condition where a person experiences sound in their ears without any external source. The sound can vary in form and intensity, and can be a ringing, hissing, humming, beeping or other sound-like sensation. Tinnitus can be temporary or chronic and can affect one or both ears. It can be frustrating and distracting, especially when it goes on for a long time. Help is available.
Stress can affect tinnitus in different ways. Many people with tinnitus say their symptoms can get worse when they feel stressed. Tinnitus can also cause stress for the person experiencing it. If you experience stress or anxiety, you may be more sensitive to sound, which then affects your symptoms. You may find it difficult to relax and may even develop sleep problems.
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If you have tinnitus, you may hear a rhythmic or pulsating sensation or sound in your ear. It can be a constant tone, a buzzing, or a roaring sound. If tinnitus feels pulsating, it may be associated with the rhythm of the heart and is also known as pulsatile tinnitus. Pulsatile tinnitus can be caused by blood vessels near the ear. It can also be caused by ear infections, earwax, pressure in the head and muscle activity in the eyes, among other things. If you have these symptoms, you should seek help from a hearing specialist to investigate the symptoms.
Tinnitus can affect sleep in different ways. It can create sleep disturbances that can be troublesome. People with tinnitus often report that the sounds are more noticeable when it is quiet around them, which can make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. They may awaken easily and have problems with daytime fatigue. Therapy can help with symptoms of sleep disturbances.
According to Statistics Canada, around 38% of the adult population experience tinnitus. Help is available.
The most common cause of tinnitus is noise damage. This damage is caused by the cells in the inner ear being exposed to loud sounds. Sometimes you can hear sounds in your ear if you have been to a loud concert, but these sounds usually disappear after a short time. Tinnitus can develop if you hear loud sounds over a long period of time. However, you can also develop tinnitus if you are exposed to extreme sounds on one occasion. Some musicians develop tinnitus because they are often exposed to a lot of noise in their work.
Tinnitus can also develop due to old age, ear disease, and head injuries. Additionally, certain medications and high blood pressure can also cause tinnitus. Stress and anxiety can also make tinnitus more noticeable. If you experience symptoms, it is important to seek help.
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Tinnitus can be a frustrating and distracting experience, especially when it goes on for a long time. If you experience tinnitus, it is important to seek treatment from a hearing or ear specialist for a thorough assessment. After diagnosis, there are various treatment options for managing tinnitus. This includes sound therapy, masking techniques, and in some cases, medication or surgery. For the psychological symptoms associated with tinnitus, such as stress, anxiety and sleep problems, psychological treatment is available.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a treatment method that focuses on thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It also focuses on physical symptoms related to different situations. CBT can help treat sleep problems, concentration problems, stress and sensitivity to sound. Feelings such as irritation and fatigue are common with tinnitus, and CBT can help with this. In therapy, you will learn different ways of dealing with tinnitus to alleviate your symptoms and make it less disruptive to your daily life.
Talking to a licensed psychologist gives you tools to understand and manage your symptoms. It can also significantly improve your quality of life and make it easier to deal with the stresses and pressures of everyday life.
Instead of feeling a bit lost about how to manage your symptoms, you can learn concrete methods and steps to improve your situation. Our therapists uphold professional standards and confidentiality, and are here to help.
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Tinnitus is a medical condition where a person experiences sound in their ears without an external source.
The sound can vary in character and intensity and can be described as a ringing, buzzing, humming, beeping or other sound-like sensations. Tinnitus can be temporary or chronic and can affect one or both ears.
Many people with tinnitus say that it can get worse when they feel stressed. Tinnitus symptoms themselves can also cause stress for the person experiencing it.
If you have tinnitus, you may hear a rhythmic or pulsating sensation or sound in your ear. It can be a constant tone, a buzzing, a roaring or in some cases a pulsating sound. If the tinnitus is pulsating, it may be associated with the rhythm of the heart and is also known as pulsatile tinnitus. Contact your doctor for an assessment.
Studies have shown that around 38% of the adult population experience tinnitus in some form.
The causes of tinnitus can be noise, old age, ear diseases, head injuries, certain medications and high blood pressure. Stress and anxiety can also make tinnitus more noticeable.
If you hear sounds that do not go away, you should first seek help from a hearing or ear specialist for a thorough assessment. Treatment options may then include sound therapy, masking techniques, and in some cases, medication or surgery. For psychological symptoms such as stress, anxiety and sleep problems, psychological treatment can be used to alleviate symptoms.
Untreated tinnitus can lead to other concerns such as stress, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Psychological treatment is available to help you manage your concerns.
Loud noises over a long period of time can cause tinnitus, but so can extremely loud noises at one time. Musicians and other professionals who work a lot with sound may be at risk.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment method that works with thoughts, feelings, behaviours and physical symptoms.
At Lavendla, the therapists and coaches set the price themselves. A therapy session normally lasts 45 minutes and costs between 100-200 CAD. How many therapy sessions are needed is decided by you in consultation with the therapist. The first therapy session usually focuses on getting to know each other, defining the challenges that exist and then setting up a plan for how you will work together to achieve your goals.
If you have symptoms, you should first contact a doctor for an assessment. You can also receive psychological treatment to alleviate your symptoms. If you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call 911, call or text the national suicide hotline at 988, or go to the nearest emergency room.
CBT is an evidence-based psychological treatment that works with thoughts, feelings and physical symptoms linked to behaviour in different situations. It works to meet and challenge what prevents the client from experiencing a higher quality of life. CBT also incorporates homework tasks between sessions. Here are the most common steps in CBT treatment:
The initial stage of treatment involves reviewing your history and assessing your symptoms. You may also complete assessment forms. There also may be an opportunity to learn more about the problem through different models.
You will set short and long-term goals. You may also focus on values and explore what is important in your life.
Here you work actively with change. You can work on facing your feelings in different situations and change the way you relate to your thoughts. You can start changing your behaviours to achieve different results in your life. This involves various exercises and techniques that are continuously evaluated.
At the end of the treatment, you will review your progress. Your counsellor and you will create a plan to maintain your progress. You can also book a follow-up visit some time after treatment to see how the results have been maintained.
By seeking help, you are not showing signs of weakness, but of strength. Professional help is available and is an important step in improving your quality of life. Even if you are not ready to take the step today, you can always book a 20- or 45-minute session with our therapists and psychologists when you feel ready. Before starting a treatment, a 20-minute conversation can be a good start to feel what it’s like to see a licensed psychologist. We are here, ready to make the difficult easier.