Can Therapy Help Silence Tinnitus?
Can Therapy Help Silence Tinnitus?
The Therapeutic Approach
For those struggling with tinnitus, therapy offers promising strategies to manage the condition. Dive into how behavioral therapies can make a difference.
Contents
- Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Biofeedback and Stress Reduction
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT)
TRT aims to help patients habituate to tinnitus, making it less bothersome. It combines counseling with sound therapy to retrain the brain's response to the tinnitus signal. It requires commitment, but many find relief over time.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT teaches patients to change their emotional response to tinnitus through coping strategies and relaxation techniques. It's a structured program that involves active participation and has shown positive results in trials.
Biofeedback and Stress Reduction
Biofeedback helps individuals manage stress responses, potentially reducing tinnitus-related distress. By learning to control certain body functions, patients may find a decrease in tinnitus severity.
FAQs
What is tinnitus retraining therapy?
TRT helps patients habituate to tinnitus using counseling and sound therapy.
Can CBT help with tinnitus?
Yes, CBT can improve how patients emotionally respond to tinnitus.
Is biofeedback effective for tinnitus?
Biofeedback may help reduce tinnitus distress by managing stress.
Wrapping Up
Therapies like TRT and CBT can transform how patients experience tinnitus.
Additional References
- Cima RF, Maes IH, Joore MA, et al. Specialised treatment based on cognitive behaviour therapy versus usual care for tinnitus: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet 2012; 379:1951.
- Jastreboff PJ, Gray WC, Gold SL. Neurophysiological approach to tinnitus patients. Am J Otol 1996; 17:236.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.