When tinnitus is new or at a new irritating level, and the ringing is causing much anxiety and panic, it is advisable to get masking going so you won't be so anxious and fearful. Stress and anxiety are toxic to T. I used to mask all day just to prevent panic attacks from hearing my ultra high pitch loud dog whistle T. Try these if you haven't yet:
1) Mask at bed time so you can sleep better. Find whatever sounds/music that are soothing to you. You can use a sound machine or sound pillow for this, or a computer with speakers.
2) If you need masking on the go, try load an ipod with nature sounds or music using itune. If you have a smart phone, you can download free APPs for soothing or T-masking sounds.
3) If you have computer and speakers, you can try these excellent masking sounds too:
TT's audio player:
https://www.tinnitustalk.com/audioplayer/
or this online sound library, particularly the self-mix nature sounds:
http://mynoise.net/
or download free sound generator 'aire freshener':
http://www.peterhirschberg.com/mysoftware.html
or search youtube with words like 'tinnitus masking sounds', 'white noise', 'rain sound' etc.
And if you need DIY notched Acoustic Coordinated Reset Neuromodulation (ACRN):
(please be careful and research the pro and con on ACRN before proceeding with caution)
http://www.tinnitus.org.uk/acoustic-cr-neuromodulation
http://www.generalfuzz.net/acrn/
Also, supplements may help the ears and tinnitus. Members here often recommend some good supplements, such as NAC, Magnesium, Zinc, B12, D3, etc. Try also to cut off too much salt, sugar, caffeine, MSG, alcohol etc. Try to relax and stay positive. If you need it, check out some natural herbal alternatives for calming and helping sleep. Good sleep is key to reduce T level. Check out this site for some good suggestions if you need it.
http://www.christopherhobbs.com/lib...ealth/herbs-and-natural-remedies-for-insomnia/