How to Sleep Better with Tinnitus
"My tinnitus is keeping me awake!"—I hear this often from my clients. As a hearing loss coach, I work with people experiencing a wide range of hearing and balance conditions, from sudden hearing loss to vestibular disorders. Tinnitus is one of the most common complaints among my clients, particularly when it comes to sleep. Many tell me they struggle to fall or stay asleep due to their tinnitus—some for the first time in their lives.
Tinnitus Awareness Week
Tinnitus is defined as the perception of noise or ringing in the ears or head. The noise is not from an external source and can manifest itself in many forms. The varying sounds have been described as whistling, whirring, clicking, screeching, hissing, ringing, buzzing, pulsing, whooshing, or even musical. Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying condition such as hearing loss, ear injury, or circulation problems. From the moment I lost the hearing in my left ear, I simultaneously gained these unwanted sounds. My life became noisier.