HI Shelbylynn. I read. I was unable to read for 2 years because my tinnitus was so severe and thought I'd never be able to read a book again. I have fluctuating tinnitus, it can be: Silent, mild, moderate, severe and very severe. When it's severe I can't read but I focus on the times when it was much worse and see how far I've come. Hope you start to feel better soon. Take care...