Anyone with chronic tinnitus can wake up refreshed. Here’s how!
Tinnitus happens to many of us, even from childhood. Tinnitus, that high-pitched tone or ringing in the ears, can come and go in a moment or last for days. For some, this internal noise in the ear is chronic or lasts for days. It’s especially hard to deal with it when you are trying to sleep. How can you deal with tinnitus at night? Take these tips to heart.
Take Care of Your Health
Too many of us fail to have a healthy lifestyle, but dealing with tinnitus at night starts with taking care of your health. The healthier your diet and internal self is, the better off you will be to deal with physical conditions such as tinnitus. Eat colorful meals, exercise every day, and help others.
Have a Routine
Give yourself a routine. It will cut down stress much more, and make your tinnitus less aggravating. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. If you need to shift the schedule for a special event once or twice a week, keep those adjustments consistent per week. Have a morning, work time, and evening routine to stay organized and relaxed.
Avoid Stimulants Before Bedtime
Avoid things that make it harder to sleep at night, such as food, alcohol, caffeine, energetic music, and digital screens. If certain kinds of entertainment, like scrolling through videos, stimulate your mind, switch to an evening pastime that will help you relax.
Read a Relaxing and Inspirational Book
Reading or listening to a relaxing, inspirational, or meditative message or story is a great way to relax in the evening. Whatever you engage in right before bed is usually what your mind will dwell on as you drift to sleep.
Use White Noise at Night
All these habits are well and good if you do or don’t have tinnitus, but sleep can still be a challenge if you do. White noise or ambient noise playing throughout the night is a great idea. This kind of treatment is called sound masking therapy.
Talk with a Support Group
You are not alone. You can find forums online that can talk with you about shared medical experiences. You can also read about others’ experiences to find ways to cope.
Talk with an Audiologist If You Have Chronic Tinnitus
Tinnitus usually goes away. If you have chronic tinnitus, an audiologist can help you address any underlying problems, such as an ear infection, an ear blockage, or hearing loss.
Trust the Experts at Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions
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