{"id":9516,"date":"2022-05-13T19:46:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T23:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/?p=9516"},"modified":"2022-05-13T19:46:10","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T23:46:10","slug":"how-to-deal-with-the-emotional-weight-of-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehearinginstitute.org\/how-to-deal-with-the-emotional-weight-of-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal with the Emotional Weight of Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you suffer from hearing a phantom ringing, roaring, hissing, whistling, buzzing or humming sound, known as tinnitus<\/a>? If so, you\u2019re not alone \u2013 an estimated 50 million<\/a> Americans suffer from this condition. Tinnitus can range in severity from a mild nuisance to a debilitating experience. In fact, for some, it can even cause thoughts of suicide. If you\u2019re suffering from unbearable tinnitus symptoms, know that there is hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research on the Emotional Toll of Tinnitus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Studies have demonstrated there\u2019s often a link between tinnitus and suicidal ideation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One study<\/a> from 2016 found that people with tinnitus have higher rates of suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts compared to people without tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A survey<\/a> of 2,600 people found that 10% of people with persistent tinnitus had experienced suicidal thoughts after being diagnosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But why the link? Experts believe it\u2019s because, since there\u2019s no cure for tinnitus, it can seem like there\u2019s no end in sight. Thinking about suicide is a form of escape. However, know that there are treatment options for tinnitus and treatments for depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If You have Suicidal Thoughts\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed by your tinnitus and experiencing thoughts of suicide, try the following strategies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n