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Tinnitus

Tinnitus is when hearing is disrupted by constant ringing noises – and any sufferer will testify to its annoying unpleasantness. Tinnitus can be buzzing, humming, ringing or whining noises in one or both of the ears and can vary in volume, at its worst drowning out all other sounds and noises. Tinnitus at any level can be extremely stressful, interfering with sleep, daily routines and quiet pastimes. It can also disrupt people's social lives, making conversation difficult or embarrassing.

Tinnitus is not a disease – it is a symptom that can arise from a number of circumstances or conditions. It can be brought on by an infection or by prolonged exposure to loud noise. Age-related hearing loss can also be a contributing factor. Sometimes it can be brought on by a bad cold or flu, allergies, a blow to the head or increased levels of stress and anxiety. Meniere's Disease – a condition affecting the inner ear – can also bring on tinnitus.

In most cases tinnitus is a minor annoyance that a lot of people tend to put up with rather than seeking treatment, but some courses of action taken include medicines – especially in cases of infection, hearing aids and in a few cases surgery. Another recognised treatment for tinnitus is Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy.

How can hypnotherapy help?
Having a positive attitude can greatly enhance your chances of minimising the symptoms of tinnitus and making the condition more manageable. Hypnotherapy helps to train your mind to focus on something rather than the ringing in your ears, thus making the condition less impacting and life more stress free. It also helps you release the power of the brain which has huge control over the functioning of the body. Your mind can also be programmed to change the nature or tone of the ringing in order to tone it down. As tinnitus is exacerbated by stress, you will learn self-hypnosis techniques that will reduce your stress levels, in turn reducing your tinnitus levels. Although hypnotherapy is not a cure for tinnitus, studies have shown it to be effective in reducing the levels of noise in the long-term, helping sufferers live a happier, quieter life.

If you would like to know more about hypnotherapy and tinnitus, contact Russell on 024 7671 1184.