Hi all,
I've had tinnitus for four weeks following a one-off trauma incident (someone wolf-whistling near me). Initially, I brushed it off during the Christmas period, self-medicating with alcohol and sleep meds. However, in the new year, I began to despair as it started affecting my sleep and showed no signs of going away.
I went to an ENT doctor and had an ear and pressure test. My hearing is still above average, so there's no damage there. Unfortunately, they couldn't do much else for me since I have no other medical issues. They recommended therapy, which I have to fund myself because it's not covered by insurance.
I'm planning to do just one session because I can't afford long-term therapy. I hope to talk through what's happened and how it's affecting me. I assume they'll explain what's happening with my ears and suggest coping strategies—most of which I'm probably already doing, like practicing good sleep hygiene and listening to soothing sounds.
For those who've been to tinnitus therapy, is it worth it?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I've had tinnitus for four weeks following a one-off trauma incident (someone wolf-whistling near me). Initially, I brushed it off during the Christmas period, self-medicating with alcohol and sleep meds. However, in the new year, I began to despair as it started affecting my sleep and showed no signs of going away.
I went to an ENT doctor and had an ear and pressure test. My hearing is still above average, so there's no damage there. Unfortunately, they couldn't do much else for me since I have no other medical issues. They recommended therapy, which I have to fund myself because it's not covered by insurance.
I'm planning to do just one session because I can't afford long-term therapy. I hope to talk through what's happened and how it's affecting me. I assume they'll explain what's happening with my ears and suggest coping strategies—most of which I'm probably already doing, like practicing good sleep hygiene and listening to soothing sounds.
For those who've been to tinnitus therapy, is it worth it?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
