Does the Feeling (Not the Sound) of Tinnitus Go Away When You Mask It or Overpower It?

Hello,

I'm sorry if my question sounds confusing.

I'm wondering if you are feeling the "presence" of tinnitus even when you mask it or overpower it with a shower or traffic outside?

I feel like it's always there. Even if I use noise generator, get into a shower or go outside I feel a looming presence of it. What I mean is that even I if I don't hear the noise I'm still left with some sort of an aftertaste that doesn't let me relax.

The physiological damage (at least for me) is equal whether I hear it or not. I'm in a very stressful situation right now so I'm not sure if I'm just freaking out or is it real.

Do you have a similar experience or will it go away once I calm down?