How To Bio-Hack Your Tinnitus (Fight or Flight)

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Fight, flight or freeze?! These natural responses affect tinnitus and if you’re looking for ways to reduce the ringing in your ears, this may be one of the most important videos you could watch. Reducing your psychological response to tinnitus can be key to the treatment outcome!
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[@Pw614]

Dr. Ben must be protected at all costs. He is doing incredible work for all of us who are dealing with this cumbersome T problem. Thank you, Dr. Ben!

[@treblehealth]

Appreciate it, Brennan! Thank you. :)

[@sueemrick9075]

Thank you for this video. I have to control my over stimulated limbic system, I've been told that by my audiologist but I don't know how so I am thankful for this video and the ideas you have shared.

[@Brightsparks1960]

One of the most useful explanations of the Tinitus challenge available anywhere. In your previous videos your advice has been invaluable to me in mastering my tinitus and this advice is reiterated in this video. In my circumstances tinitus ocurred following sudden single sided sensory neural hearing loss, which resulted in mild to moderate permanent loss. It manifested itself as low level ringing in the affected ear and periodic large tinitus spikes at approx monthly intervals that would last for several hours. The explanations you provided in your videos helped rationalise the panic (fight or flight response) and the techniques of controlled breathing, meditation, sleep hygiene and relaxation have now enabled a state where I am not aware of the tinitus and the fear of reocurring tinitus spikes is minimised by the knowledge that I have the ability to control it. Whilst wearing hearing aids may have helped with the stimulation of the auditory system I believe that the breathing, relaxation, meditation and body scanning helps lower stress and anxiety which has suppressed the awareness of tinitus. It has certainly worked for me as I have had no awareness of tinitus for several months since adopting these techniques. A big thank you Ben.

[@kazuhiko8608]

Thank you for your ongoing support. Even though my hearing is in the normal range, tinnitus is a strong subjective symptom. I am exactly stuck in the bad loop you described. It is a pity that there are no doctors in Japan who can provide a clear path to a solution as you have done. I will work on sound therapy myself!

[@kevinmcnamara704]

I have it 4 years,thanks to this gentleman and Julian Cowan for helping for nothing, unlike others all they want is your money, peace to everyone

[@lawrenceanastasi9370]

Thank you Dr Ben, for your videos with great advice and positive outlook on this subject once again thank you

[@treblehealth]

Hi Lawrence, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@krisstoney6892]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much Ben.

[@treblehealth]

Hey Kris, glad you enjoyed it! Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@reholla8859]

Thx Dr. Ben. Having a spike today and this video was clutch. Appreciate your work!

[@treblehealth]

Excellent! :)

[@calinygirl8576]

Excellent video!! Thank you!

[@treblehealth]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it. 😊

[@AhmadKhan-jg1mm]

This information is new to me. I will try to implement them in my daily routine. Much appreciate this Dr Ben.

[@treblehealth]

You're most welcome! Best of luck, Ahmad.

[@peterknight8948]

This is the most confidence inspiring video I’ve seen on this subject yet. Dr Ben is a calming and reassuring authority on tinnitus and I’ve found myself re-watching this many times. If only there were more Treble Healths and more Dr Bens out there. Brilliant work.

[@treblehealth]

Thank you, Peter! I appreciate your comment! 😊

[@leonorpollinger8795]

Great information of tinnitus. Thank you Dr. Ben. I am getting better.

[@treblehealth]

Thank you for the comment, Leonor. Glad that you're getting better. :) Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@Scrap-dog8181]

My Tinnitus was caused by dental work which misallied my jaw. This misalignment caused TMJ and then Tinnitus. It took about 2 years to figure out what caused it, once I did simple TMJ stretches and strength treatments took the Tinnitus from a 8 to less then a 1.

[@jmaindigo6641]

Congratulations for your recovery! Can you, please, share, roughly, what TMJ stretches and strength treatments/exercises have you practiced? Thanks!

[@Scrap-dog8181]

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[@fadel6734]

Thanks so much for this video, God bless 🙏 so much help.

[@treblehealth]

You are so welcome, Fadel! Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@georgecastaneda4490]

Thank you Dr. BEN Thompson! Excellent explanation and advice!

[@treblehealth]

You're very welcome, George! We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@georgecastaneda4490]

Absolutely. I'm in the process of identifying the root cause of my tinnitus and as soon as I do, I plan on working with your team at Treble Health! Though I believe Mine was brought on by an extreme period of high stress and anxiety!

[@kathleen9456]

What worked for me was to mask when it was loud, but not tying to cover it completely when it was lower. I feel like forcing myself to hear it and accept it as non threatening helped me acclimate faster. When I masked it constantly I would get into the fight or flight as soon as I could hear my tinnitus. So I was relaxed with white noise, but that isn’t practical all day long (I don’t have or need hearing aids; I use online maskers) I’ve only had Tinnitus for 3 months and the first two months were terrible. I couldn’t sleep and that made it worse. As soon as I decided to hear it sometimes and then distract myself with another activity, I began to sleep and the stress disappeared. I went from about a 5 to a 2 on a scale of 1-10. This happened pretty quickly. I was able to sleep that night and it got better from that point on. The stress comes from thinking “OMG, I’ve got this terrible condition where I will never hear silence again”. Really, modern life ensures we don’t hear silence much anyway. There is always an appliance hum, lawn mower, traffic noise, tv etc. A quiet bedroom or bathroom is the only place there is true silence for me. I realize that this isn’t the typical approach, but when all else fails, maybe this will work for others too.

[@roswhitaker7732]

I really relate to your reply Kathleen. When I am able I just try to accept the sound and get distracted with something else (Audiobooks and painting are my go to's). I need noise at night still and know I can reach for sound therapy on bad days but feel leaning into it bit by bit is the way forward. Progress is patchy but in the right direction. Good luck to you 🙂

[@theorangegoodness]

Amazing video

[@treblehealth]

Thanks! Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@johnobrien8398]

I must say that since I have found your channel it has made the fight a lot easier even tho I fight against it you have made it easier with your optimism it has helped so much. Many thanks I look forward to the fight.

[@treblehealth]

Hi John, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@BlackStarSymphony]

Right, I am a hyoerfixator and everything else just makes me depressed and anxious. Ben and the people at treble health really calm me down. If I can't find proper help in my country, I will definitely get their help.

[@belladora8328]

Excellent information delivered in a calm deliberate manner. Very relatable and not a sales pitch for Treble Health services. I really appreciate the info you've imparted as without promising miracles, you've offered hope.

[@treblehealth]

Hi Belladora, thank you for the comment. We are glad to know that our videos have helped you. Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@patriciamangless4512]

I definitely plan to contact Treble Health. I like the complete program you offer centered on tinnitus. I most certainly need help. I have gone to a local audiologist as well as a therapist. However, it has not proven nearly as effective as watching your videos!

[@treblehealth]

Hi Patricia. At Treble Health, we offer free consultations via telehealth. We are accepting new patients and would gladly consider you as a new client. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health to sign up for an appointment.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

I got it about 3-4wks ago… the first 2 wks was rough at times … now it’s still there but i seem less frustrated about it.. just keeping myself busy and try not to pay attention to it

[@michelletribble8959]

Ever since having Covid my existing tinnitus became worse and I have all of which you spoke of , insomnia, anxiety...

[@davechandler2511]

Absolutely spot on. Stress impacts T very highly. All of what you presented here sounds (haha) exactly what I've been and going through for the past 2.5 years. But curious as to why there is no cure for the impact of the inner ear cells that you say are responsible for the T? Why is there not a cure or device ? I have a great audiologist, ENT and therapist I've used as well. Not all Dr.'s think $$ is number 1 .

[@bennybenny7382]

Iv'e had tinnitus for like 8 years, I'm currently 29 and it has'nt bothered me at all, never notice it. But a month ago I was watching a documentary and started to worry about it now I notice it all the time, Its as if the brain has amplified it because im focusing on it 24/7.

[@raquelnersesian7198]

Thank you so much!! Thank you for help us to thinking positive and how can we get much better much happy 😃 it’s all we need to hear. It’s true words from very dedicated Doctor that cares about us God bless you Doctor Ben

[@treblehealth]

Hi Raquel, I really appreciate your comment. Thanks! Be well. :)

[@Lmr6973]

I believe I could hear mine even if I was in a fire fight with the taliban!

[@markracer3281]

Thank you!!! You are awesome!!!

[@treblehealth]

You are so welcome, Mark! Enjoy exploring our other KZbin videos, as well as blog articles on our Treble Health website.

[@kenatroupe8580]

Ok but what if tinnitus started randomly ?? I literally was scrolling on my phone then realized a loud ringing noise and it hasn’t gone away

[@gndm.6133]

Could you please advise a drug to relieve negative anxiety affects of my tinnitus- due to traffic accident, head injury. My tinnitus frequency is 7990 hz. I ve very small hearing loss ? Thanks for the vid

[@treblehealth]

Recommending medication is not within the scope of practice for audiologists. I recommend sharing your case history with a physician to help determine a solution.

[@gndm.6133]

@@treblehealth Many thanks

[@rez2698]

How do I get in contact with you. I recently had a spike it hasn’t calmed down in almost two week. Really want to work with you please reach out thanks

[@treblehealth]

Hi Rez. At Treble Health, we offer free consultations via telehealth. We are accepting new patients and would gladly consider you as a new client. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health: treblehealth.com/ to sign up for an appointment.

[@sams81]

Doctor, what can you recommend for high pitch tinnitus with hyperacusis? I'm freaking out slowly

[@treblehealth]

Hey Solid_pork, you asked some good personalized questions here. My answer depends on more information that I do not yet know about your history. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health and we can do our best to help you.

[@pawankumar-hg9we]

Eat some less spicy pork buddy come on

[@mariajackelinechorny8254]

Doctor Ben….have you considered hipnosis???

[@leanne3687]

Hi Thanks for the video is it normal to have tinnitus in one ear and I get a siren noise. I am 35 and it only began 3months ago had an ear infection and have some hearing loss. I had an MRI and waiting results when I go back to ENT.

[@lioness1622]

Same situation. Has it gotten better?

[@leanne3687]

@@lioness1622 Hi sorry to hear you have the same kind of situation. Mine is variable with regards the Tinnitus. I do still have hearing Loss. I go back to hospital next week where I will have another hearing test and should receive some MRI Results. Hope you go on okay. My tinnitus does come and go but it was constant for 5 weeks.

[@motivationalone...]

Wow is I true you dont take insurance? I'm having everything your saying and I don't know what to do!!

[@treblehealth]

Unfortunately, most tinnitus services are not covered by medical insurances. Hearing tests are covered, however. We offer telehealth consultations. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health and we can do our best to help you.

[@NightBazaar]

When having a tinnitus masking program installed in your hearing aids, should the volume of the tinnitus masking sound be set slightly louder, equal to, or slightly quieter than the actual tinnitus? The tinnitus masking program that's been recommended for my hearing aids is basically the same kind of sound at the same frequency as the tinnitus I typically "hear". But I'm not sure what the volume of a masking program should be.

[@treblehealth]

The sound therapy should be set lower than the volume of your tinnitus. Your brain cannot habituate to a sound it cannot hear.

[@stephendiamond9893]

Recently within the last year I began to have tinatus. Previous to that and I am 67 years old I will have intermittent tinnitus where I would get ringing and then I would stop and then I would get ringing may be a couple of days later and then I stop for a week. But I think the Turning point was when after taking a bath I took a Q-tip and I normally do and I probed gently on the outer part of my ear but in my left ear I might’ve thrown a little too deep. Subsequently I began to hear the buzzing which progressively got worse on a scale of 1 to 10 With 10being the worst I would say six would be a good number. I have been watching your videos and I began to collect all the information and apply that information. This is what I have found. In my opinion minimizing stress is the key. I noticed when I would watch the news my tinnitus got worse louder buzzing buzzing. So I switch channels so to speak in a literal sense I switched over to the Three Stooges. I change my diet. Lower caffeine intake Sodium and try to get at least 7 to 8 hours sleep at night. I put a fan on and not directly on me but away for me just so I could feel the cool air around my legs. I also try to not discuss politics or get into debates. I try to be more neutral and avoid arguments at all costs. I learn to laugh more and be more proactive take on More constructive responsibilities around my house And getting a sense of accomplishment doing repairs around my home. And doing for others. I find when I’m busy helping others and subscribing to your channel I manage my tinnitus To a greater degree. I also noticed and I was experimenting with sound waves that you can get on the channels and putting The sound vibration to the back of my head. I noticed after about 30 seconds my tinnitus goes from a six down to about a 3. Also when I go in to public places I smile at people and I hold the door for people and I say good morning to people and be more respectful to people seems to be helping. Of course I’m not an expert on managing tinnitus I know you are and so I want to thank you. This information above is just my opinion. And reducing anxiety stress and watching your diet No smoking no drinking I believe the central nervous system has a lot to do with it!

[@treblehealth]

Glad to hear that, Stephen. We're proud of you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)

[@captaincurls3925]

Hi doctor, I’ve had tinnitus for the last 3 years and it had started becoming really good to handle. I always wear my silicone earplugs which have been created to fit my ear canal. However, 8 days ago I went to a party with an already peaked anxiety and came back home. Ever since that day when I’m calm, the tinnitus comes back to normal otherwise I’m just too scared as my mind is constantly stuck in a guilt that why did I go to the party and I’ll be stuck like this forever. Please tell me doctor, will I get back to being how I was before the party (as I did wear my plugs)

[@treblehealth]

Hey CaptainCurls, you asked some good personalized questions here. My answer depends on more information that I do not yet know about your history. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health and we can do our best to help you.

[@expiral]

Hi, I have a question, I want to know if SILENCIL pills are real medicine for tinnitus or is just a SCAM? Does anyone knows or try them? Thank you!!

[@treblehealth]

I would need to research. Currently, there is no science to support any supplements improving tinnitus.

[@thessarosannebuma-at1513]

can acupuncture helps tinnitus?

[@treblehealth]

There is no science to prove acupuncture directly improves tinnitus, but anecdotally, there have been people who have reported it helped.

[@briangarza9962]

Can TRT also help with pulsatile?

[@treblehealth]

I recommend seeing a physician to determine the etiology of pulsatile tinnitus, but habituation is possible.

[@Lina-cz7lr]

a dr told me if the tinnitus is pulsatile its better to check carotid arteries please with dupplex

[@gelo_san1744]

does tinnitus spikes means your hearing loss is getting worse? beacuse i just had allot of them cuz i got a flu and i think it flodded my ears again.

[@treblehealth]

Increases in tinnitus do not necessarily mean the hearing loss is getting worse. Many outside factors such as sleep difficulty, stress, and anxiety can cause increased tinnitus without a hearing loss getting worse.

[@gelo_san1744]

@@treblehealth thanks allot

[@shelleyanne4954]

What medication do you suggest. I saw your video regarding research OTO313, FXR322 OXYTOCIN NASEL SPRAY does the nasel spray work?

[@treblehealth]

While it is not within the scope of practice for audiologists to recommend medication, I like to share the latest information given ongoing tinnitus research.

[@jjtt7408]

THE SOUND I HEAR IS A SOUND LIKE A ULTRASONIC CLEANER IS ON / BUT IT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I AM IN MY HOME / WHEN I LEAVE MY HOME IT STOPS / IT JUST STARTED 3 WEEKS AGO / AND IT IS HI AND LOW A CRETIN TIMES OF THE DAY AND MOSTLY IN MY LEFT EAR AND WHEN IT BAD IN BOTH EARS / THE SOUND IS DEEP IN THE EAR / I HAVE MY HOME POWER LINES THAT RUN ONLY 5 T0 7 FEET OVER THE TOP OF THE ROOF OF MY HOME / CAN THAT BE THE PROBLEM ? / MY HOME IS A SINGLE WIDE TRAILER HOME ALL OF THE SIDING AND ROOF ARE METAL / IT AT THE POINT WHERE IT HURTS / HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF SOMETHING LIKE THIS / I HOPE YOU CAN HELP

[@treblehealth]

Hey JJ TT, you asked some good personalized questions here. My answer depends on more information that I do not yet know about your history. Feel free to contact our team at Treble Health and we can do our best to help you.

[@ElCarcaman.]

Subtítulos en español plisss

[@treblehealth]

Hey Alejandro, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, right now we only pay for subtitles in English.

[@nachysanchez212]

Taducido a español? No entiendo nada

[@treblehealth]

Hi Nachy, unfortunately, right now we only pay for subtitles in English.

[@alanwhite649]

I It’s It’s like a death sentence with this crap, absolutely hopeless, I just don’t know how to get rid of this shit.

[@ajpello2003]

What ur completely disregarding in this video is tinnitus from TBI. There is no acoustic/middle ear/inner ear source for this. Mine came from my brain stem from an undiagnosed TBI. The lack of awareness of this amongst HCPs like yourself is unacceptable. It led me down the wrong road for months. Susan Shore is on the right path with the DCN. It had nothing to do with anxiety or stress. You should have a more robust assessment and treatment strategy for patients like us. Otherwise u r doing more harm than good in this patient blaming model. Please take this constructive criticism and learn to apply it. I've had 2 sessions with u directly Ben so I'm aware of your approach.

[@ESonic11]

I also don't believe the TRT model fits all, my tinnitus cycles every 2 days from tolerable with one ear affected then changes to very loud in both ears. This has been happening for 4 years. No different when I'm stressed or calm, whatsoever. What ever happened to Susan Shore's device?

[@KristijanRisteski-zp7bx]

How in gods name do you still have it yet expect me to trust you to help anyone.