When it comes to tinnitus, most people focus on the sound itself. What actually shapes the experience is often something else entirely.
Karen Melton, Au.D., CCC-A, a HearingLoss.com®-Certified audiologist, explains how stress changes the way the brain processes tinnitus, making it feel more intrusive even when the underlying sound hasn’t shifted. She breaks down the role of the limbic system, why tinnitus and anxiety can reinforce each other, and why quiet rooms tend to make the sound feel more dominant.
If stress has been making your tinnitus harder to manage, this is worth reading first.
