Online Resources for Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
These links to free online resources include research, coping information, peer support, prevention, and social media, mainly related to tinnitus and decreased sound tolerance. This includes pain (hyperacusis), dislike or hate (misophonia), and fear (phonophobia) of everyday sounds that don’t affect people with typical hearing health. I can’t recommend or endorse specific resources. I hope […]
Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Emergency Lifelines
This is a list of suicide prevention resources. If you’re struggling with depression or distress and thinking of hurting yourself, you are not alone. There are millions of people around the world trying their best to cope with tinnitus and hyperacusis. Resources include live chat and helplines or lifelines to call or text. If you […]
Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Severity Forms
I put together this pdf of commonly used evidence-based tinnitus and hyperacusis severity or distress surveys. They are free to print or share for educational purposes (not for resale). It includes: Tinnitus-Decreased Sound Tolerance Distress Scale (from my book Tinnitus Toolbox Hyperacusis Handbook) Tinnitus and Hearing Survey (10 questions including question on decreased sound tolerance) […]
Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Awareness Facts
When people make comments about your tinnitus or hyperacusis, these are some suggestions for raising awareness about hyperactive hearing. I have that too. I hear a noise in my ears every now and then. Sound made my ears sore once. Don’t punch them in the nose. Don’t punch them in the nose. Don’t punch them […]