Maskers/Sound Therapy

[_Barnabas]

Hi everyone not posted for awhile.

I have had T for around 18 months. In that time I have habituated and then relapsed a few times. The T at the moment seems much louder and sometimes it’s pitch almost feels painful. I have done some CBT and learnt a few relaxation techniques which helps to some extent. I am now considering whether I should go down the path of sound therapy with in-ear devices (maskers). In the past I thought it best to just try to live with the sounds in the hope I would habituate more quickly but now wonder if professional sound therapy might be the best way forward. I don’t have any hearing loss so don’t need hearing aids.

Can anyone share any helpful experience?

Thanks.

[surreycccfan]

Hi, have you spoken to an audiologist about getting maskers? It probably best to have a discussion with them as they can advise both on the practically of maskers but maybe also some other techniques to help habituate.

As you have habituated before, have you identified what (if anything) has changed to potentially effect your habituation, this would be a good topic to discuss with the audiologist.

Often we fall out of habituation and/or we increase our focus on our T due to our nervous system (e.g. fight/flight reaction) and/or how we perceive our T. Identifying how you feel about your T (and potential triggers) can be useful in moving forward towards habituation and ultimately living well with your T.

Hope this helps in some small way. Stay safe