Recent content by timsmith

Thank you, everyone, for replying. Someone mentioned that foam earplugs can worsen tinnitus, yet I also see recommendations for using foam earplugs. Can anyone offer some clarity on this issue before I buy any? To the person who asked if I used to wear earplugs during traffic, no, I did not.

Hello! I am noticing that my tinnitus may spike after walking outdoors near traffic. Does anyone have a suggestion for a good type of earplug, such as silicone or wax, that I should use when outdoors? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

I get very frightened of a spike. However, someone who has had tinnitus for 40 years said online that he never compares his tinnitus levels. When he hears it, he simply reacts by writing down his feeling, such as depression, on a piece of paper. He said this helps shift the perception of the...