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Tinnitus Talk Reminder: this is only @Michael Leigh's opinion and experience, and should be taken with a grain of salt, like anything you read on...

Reel-to-Reel tape recorders are complex, mechanical machines. Good working examples should be fully serviced by a technician and can easily cost...

Thank you so much, I just didn't know. I can hardly believe there are still people in 2023 that have never heard of tinnitus, but it's true. Some...

My favourite author is Peter James, who writes the Roy Grace books about a fictional Detective Superintendent, based in Brighton & Hove, and has...

Keeping Things Simple with Tinnitus People have often told me the onset of their tinnitus felt like riding an emotional roller-coaster, because...

This post is intended for information only. It is based on using sound enrichment and white noise generators which I have used to help with...

My Experience with Epsom Salts Back pain is a very common condition that most people experience at some time in their life. Like many medical...

I learnt to type on a Adler Primus portable typewriter over 30 years ago when the home computer and Internet were not as common as they are today....

Can I Habituate to Variable Tinnitus? It is always pleases me when someone says they have habituated to tinnitus and able carry on with with...

What Causes a Tinnitus Spike and Can It Be Cured? Spikes are a regular topic of discussion in tinnitus groups. Some people regard them as a minor...

How to Habituate to Tinnitus. Whenever I see habituation discussed in tinnitus forums, it seems to cause a lot of frustration and controversy....

Will my tinnitus get worse? I visit a number of tinnitus groups and correspond with people by email and telephone. Three questions are often...

Does your system sing? When a HI-FI system is set up correctly it should Sing. Some Audiophiles call this Synergy or Audio Nirvana. When the...

Habituation And Tinnitus Treatments Tinnitus joins a long list of medical ailments and conditions for which there is no cure at present. If...

Tinnitus, the way some see it. Mention tinnitus to a friend, relative or co-worker and you might be asked what is that? After explaining its...

What is severe debilitating tinnitus? People that are new to tinnitus have often told me, they didn’t realize it was such a common condition....

Tinnitus and negative counselling The onset of tinnitus can be a daunting experience when it is loud and intrusive. Understandably, a strange new...

The complexities of Tinnitus and hyperacusis. This post is based on my experience with tinnitus and hyperacusis, caused by “exposure to loud...

Why is my tinnitus getting worse and not improving? A few people have contacted me recently and asked, why is my tinnitus getting worse and not...

The Tinnitus Experts I first got tinnitus twenty one years ago and along with it, severe hyperacusis. This was caused by listening to music...

Tinnitus today and the way I see it. Tinnitus has been around for centuries and goes back to the Egyptians, when the first written account and...

The ENT doctor and Hearing Therapist Some people have asked me, why do I recommend a person to be referred to Hearing Therapist or Audiologist...

Acquiring a positive mindset A few people have contacted me and asked what do they need to do to be more positive, as they are finding it...

Tinnitus and the negative mindset. Whether a person is new to tinnitus or has had it for a while, they will know how debilitating it can be when...

Is positivity important? Tinnitus is a complex condition that comes in many forms and intensities and no two people experience it the same. If...

The questions below are from people that have contacted me for advice about tinnitus. My answers are based on personal experience with “noise...

I think the question below from a forum member is an interesting one and hope my reply, will give inspiration to someone that might be having...

Tinnitus answers I was recently asked the following questions by a few people and have decided to submit my replies here, as they might be of...

Can tinnitus counselling help? There are various kinds of treatments and coping methods for tinnitus that fit into four main categories: Sound...

From darkness into light. Tinnitus is not an easy condition to live with when it is severe. So it always pleases me to hear when someone...

Tinnitus and mental health. Type tinnitus into any search engine and you will see links to thousands of websites. They will explain its symptoms,...

Microsuction and Irrigation. The ear is a delicate and sophisticated organ that some people might not give much thought to, as the majority of...

Tinnitus, the half that is not often told. Anyone new to tinnitus and decides to research it, will soon learn that it’s a common condition,...

Tinnitus. Tinnitus is condition that comes in many different forms and intensities. Most people habituate and are able to carry on with their...

The habituation process. Habituation is frequently talked about in tinnitus forums and probably comes in at second place to the popular question:...

A change of lifestyle? I am writing this post, in the hope that it will make some people look at their lifestyle and consider changing it, when...

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. This post will not be about that classic 1966 western with the same name. That stared: Clint Eastwood, Lee Van...

Look at what you can do, not what you can't. Tinnitus comes in many forms and intensities and no two people experience it the same. I have had...

Why is my ENT Doctor useless? Over the years I have read many posts at tinnitus forums. Therefore, it is of no surprise to see familiar...

TRT, As I See It. I think some people misunderstand TRT and the way it can help tinnitus. Whilst a person is entitled to an opinion, if they...

The Big Picture Tinnitus can affect us in a variety of ways. One of the most difficult hurdles for some to get over is to stop thinking of their...

Hyperacusis, As I See It. Some members have asked for my opinion on hyperacusis as they are finding it increasingly difficult to live with. They...

Why has my tinntus spiked? Why has my tinnitus & hyperacusis increased? I believe when tinnitus and hyperacusis was caused by exposure to loud...

What is TRT and when should it be started? I have talked about TRT in many of my posts. One tinnitus talk member recently told me that I have...

Tinnitus, A Personal View This article is for information purposes only and is not intended to substitute the advice from your healthcare...

Can antidepressants and other medications help tinnitus? Tinnitus is a complex condition that comes in many forms and intensities and no two...

Someone recently asked me: What happens in TRT sessions? I feel this question deserves an appropriate answer but I’m unable to do that in a few...

Are spikes from loud noise permanent? Someone recently asked me, whether a spike in tinnitus caused by loud noise would be permanent? I don’t...

Sound enrichment and white noise generators for tinnitus newbies. Tinnitus is a common condition that many people are able to cope with when it...

Tinnitus, earplugs and nightclubs. Someone that has tinnitus I believe they should try and live a normal life as they possibly can. This includes...

Should I mask my tinnitus? Tinnitus is a complex condition and if hyperacusis (sensitivity to sound) is present it is even more. Many newbies...

Er long Zuo Ci Wan Tinnitus is a complex condition and anyone experiencing it and wants help, should first see their health care provider, so...

Dear Tinnitus Talk members. I would appreciate it if you would please spare some time to give me the benefit of your experience, when you first...

What is Reactive Tinnitus? A word often used in tinnitus forums these days is: “Reactive” tinnitus. People affected will say something like: “ I...

What happens after habituation? People that have had tinnitus for while, usually under a year, have often asked me this question as they look...

Finding a cure for tinnitus? I wrote a post a while back titled: Answers to Hyperacusis and Habituation, and in it mentioned two of the most...

Is habituation possible? I have often been asked this question by many people that are new to tinnitus and those that have habituated for some...

What should I aim for? Tinnitus is a common condition that many people habituate to without ever been seen at ENT. However, we know how...

New to tinnitus, what to do? The onset of loud intrusive tinnitus can be very traumatic for most people. I use the words loud and intrusive,...

Computers and Tinnitus I recently wrote a post titled: Computers and Tinnitus. For those that would like to read it please click on the link....