Tomatis Method for Hyperacusis Despite Tinnitus Concerns: Headphone Use Required

[Regis]

Dear Colleagues,

I have been suffering from tinnitus and hyperacusis for one and a half years. It is a little better than at the onset, but still far from ideal.

Recently, my audiologist told me about a treatment that may be effective for hyperacusis—the Tomatis Method. The issue is that it requires the use of headphones. The treatment lasts four weeks, and each day you are supposed to listen to music (specifically Mozart's compositions) through headphones for 80 minutes straight. The volume level is 40 dB.

I do not know what to do. I am afraid my tinnitus may worsen. I have read on the forum that using headphones is generally not recommended for people with tinnitus, even at low volumes. On the other hand, it is hyperacusis that essentially keeps me confined to my home.

Could you advise me on what to do?

Best regards,
Regis

 

[Strife_84]

@Regis, what is the Tomatis Method? In my opinion, it is best not to use headphones.

Listen to music the usual way, at home, through speakers. There you go—free advice.

Time will help. It took me almost five years to recover from hyperacusis and sensitivity to certain sounds.