CBT for Tinnitus

Having personal experience of tinnitus, the impact, the negative thoughts and stress it caused. Using techniques from CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) & mindfulness has allowed me to live, without the tinnitus taking over and causing distress as it had done in the past.

Are you tired of the incessant ringing in your ears disrupting your peace of mind? You're not alone, and there's hope!

While there's no definitive cure for tinnitus, certain treatments have shown remarkable success in alleviating its symptoms. One such option that has garnered significant attention from both healthcare professionals and patients is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Numerous scientific studies have validated the effectiveness of CBT in not just reducing the perception of tinnitus but also in improving the overall quality of life.

Techniques used in CBT for tinnitus

Some of the most effective techniques include:

• Cognitive restructuring: This involves identifying and challenging distorted thoughts that exacerbate tinnitus.
• Behavioural activation: This encourages you to engage in activities that not only bring joy but also aid in tuning out intrusive sounds.
• Mindfulness and relaxation: Techniques like deep breathing are employed to manage the stress often associated with the condition.

See blog for technique you might like to try Help with Tinnitus

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1. NICE. (2020, March 11). Tinnitus: assessment and management (NICE guideline [NG155]). National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Retrieved from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng155/chapter/Recommendations#management-of-tinnitus 
2. Martinez-Devesa, P., Perera, R., Theodoulou, M., & Waddell, A. (2010). Cognitive behavioural therapy for tinnitus. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (9), CD005233. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD005233.pub3
3. Landry, E. C., Sandoval, X. C. R., Simeone, C. N., Tidball, G., Lea, J., & Westerberg, B. D. (2020). Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Cognitive and/or Behavioral Therapies (CBT) for Tinnitus. Otology & neurotology: official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 41(2), 153–166. https://doi.org/10.1097/MAO.0000000000002472
4. Fuller, T., Cima, R., Langguth, B., Mazurek, B., Vlaeyen, J. W., & Hoare, D. J. (2020). Cognitive behavioural therapy for tinnitus. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 1(1), CD012614. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012614.pub2

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