Since my tinnitus started I haven't been able to use headphones to listen to music or watch films. So I've been having to watch films on my laptop without headphones. I really want to use headphones again. When I put my headphones on or basically anything that blocks my ears it makes the tinnitus really loud and I can't hear anything above the tinnitus. If I watch a film or a video where people are talking I can't hear them as the tinnitus is loud and drowns out the voices. I really need some advice on how I can use headphones again, how to make the tinnitus seem quieter when I'm using headphones. I live with another person and it's really awkward if I want to watch something on my laptop and the other person wants to watch TV, I have to go upstairs to be able to watch what I want without disturbing them. before the tinnitus I would just plug my headphones in, but now I can't. Please help!
Tinnitus and headphones - I need advice - Tinnitus UK
Tinnitus and headphones - I need advice
hi have you tried bone conduction headphones ? They don’t block the ear canal so they could solve the problems you have. Only other easy fix I can think of is using sub titles.
I've never heard of bone conduction headphones, I'll have to look into that. I do use subtitles normally, but the problem is when I want to watch say, a youtube video, it gets a little more difficult as they don't always have subtitles, or if I want to listen to a podcast, I won't be able to have subtitles then.
Hi, your still young and therefore your brain is actually still growing and maturing...so there is lots of room for optimism that your T may resolve itself naturally over time. To maximise every chance of this happening I would suggest refraining from headphone/earphone use altogether for the time being. When I used headphones my tinnitus definitely worsened. Now, I just avoid loud music, noisy places etc....But that's probably easier for me than you due to my age!
My tinnitus wasn't caused by loud noise, it was caused by taking the antibiotic clarithromycin. I have taken a hearing test since it started and there's no hearing loss and the audiologist said it was fine to use headphones as long as the volume is not too loud. But I can't hear the audio through the headphones as the tinnitus drowns it out and I feel like if I get used to headphones again as I haven't used them since the T started, it will help me habituate to the T and feel more like myself before the T started.
have you tried having only one of your earphones in? I found with mine it was enough of a distraction. All the best.
Thats weird i am better with ear phones in and watching tv .
Hi
Another recommendation for the bone conducting headphones, in or over year headphones are difficult for me as I get eczema / swimmers ear.
i have two, one just headphones for use as your case and another with a mic for work.
All the best
Rgds
Rwg
I use the bone conduction headset, they are really good without blocking your ears 👍