Silencing Tinnitus During Sleep

[Grrr!]

I've only been diagnosed with T for a week or two.

I've noticed that salt, alcohol and stress can set it off. Actually... SILENCE is worse.

When I sleep... it ROARS. It's a very low frequency... like a work truck outside.

What do you do to stop the noise when the world goes to sleep?

 

[kmohoruk]

I usually try and play some sort of nature music.i find anything water related really works for me

Or play a very quiet podcast. It sort of reminds me of listening to radio.

I hope that helps

 

[Grrr!]

Does radio help?

 

[Karen]

For me, radio did not help, because it requires more active listening. I agree that nature sounds, or other constant soft sounds, work the best.

In addition, you could try taking a natural supplement that is calming and sleep-inducing, such as melatonin, valerian root, etc. I also take magnesium, which is calming, and helps me settle down.

Some people use sound pillows or headbands and play constant sound. Others use a fan as a background humming noise. The key is have a steady soft sound that will help mask the ringing.

 

[rtwombly]

I use a sound machine that has an actual fan inside, but I have found as I expect you will that quiet rooms can be nice once you get over the initial shock of having tinnitus. Nowadays I alternate masking noise or no masking noise depending on how I'm feeling at night. Lots of nights I go with no masking.

 

[Patrick@SG]

I've only been diagnosed with T for a week or two.

I've noticed that salt, alcohol and stress can set it off. Actually... SILENCE is worse.

When I sleep... it ROARS. It's a very low frequency... like a work truck outside.

What do you do to stop the noise when the world goes to sleep?

Grrr!

Try this App on iTunes called 'iRetrainer'. It might help

 

[kmohoruk]

Does radio help?

Ummm it may! what ever really helps you. Lots of people on here I'm sure use all sorts of sounds. I've heard of water fountains, air conditioners (I'm looking for one now), a quiet fan, nature sounds. All sorts of things

Depending on where you live I sometimes just leave my window open and the sounds from the city below me sometimes do the trick

 

[Miss lavender]

For some unknown reason I find the ticking of a clock helps and also birds chirping.