Living with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

Tinnitus can be a terrible affliction, both for the individual, and also for friends and family,and many people with tinnitus are currently left to fend for themselves.Despite this, prospects for recovery have never been better, based on recent advances inpsychology, auditory neuroscience and medicine. Tinnitus (colloquially known as ringing inthe ears) is common, affecting some five percent of people. Hyperacusis, orhypersensitivity of hearing, is commonly associated with troublesome tinnitus. However,these basic definitions give no idea of the individual, even idiosyncratic nature of bothdisorders, which can be profoundly affected by someones personality and psychologicalstate. While this may complicate medical treatment, it does mean that self-helptechniques can often be effective in minimizing the distress caused by these disorders,which can range from lack of sleep and irritability, to loss of concentration and confidence.The latest edition of Living with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis looks at strategies for living withtinnitus and hyperacusis, and includes a complete program for recovery. It featuresthe latest research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and medicine to offer a fulloverview of the causes, impact, and most effective treatments available. It has practicaladvice on relaxation and sound therapy as well as insights into relieving the stress oftinnitus and hyperacusis. It also contains advice on misophonia and related disorders.