Tinnitus is often perceived negatively, but a more positive outlook suggests it is almost universal to hear it occasionally. Persistent distress stems from the emotional responses and meanings assigned to the sound. Tinnitus retraining therapy, based on the Jastreboff model, is a successful method used by audiologists globally. While this therapy requires time and patience, it can lead to effective habituation, allowing individuals to manage their tinnitus better. Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of coping with tinnitus rather than succumbing to distress and anxiety caused by it.
Persistent distressing tinnitus is due in large part to the meaning ascribed to it and the subsequent strong emotions evoked, which establish a conditioned response that does not habituate.
Tinnitus retraining therapy, which follows the science of the Jastreboff model and our research, has been very successful. While there is no quick fix, this is a slow fix that really works when patiently followed.
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