Tinnitus Reacts to My Own Voice

[coconutprincess]

Hello!

I've been habituated to my tinnitus for about eight years now, to the point where I often forget I even have it. When I do hear it, I just don't pay attention and move on.

Recently, though, I've noticed something different. When I talk, especially in a louder or higher voice, the tinnitus spikes along with my voice. It stops as soon as I stop talking. If I speak loudly, it gets louder; if I speak softly, it's quieter.

I still have my usual constant hissing sound, but this new sensation feels like a ringing or almost a vibration that syncs with my voice—it starts and stops as I talk.

Has anyone else experienced this? Could this be reactive tinnitus? And why would it suddenly start happening out of nowhere?

Thanks!

 

[coconutprincess]

I've noticed today it's external sounds too. Other people talking or general noises in my environment.