Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Tinnitus affects approximately 25 million Americans or about 10% of the entire population. This condition is one of the most common yet least talked about conditions that people encounter daily. Tinnitus occurs when people experience any type of buzzing sound in their ears, not caused by an outside source. This constant noise can seem very bothersome to some individuals and can cause depression or anxiety if they cannot find relief. Although there are many treatments for tinnitus, such as hearing aids and pharmaceutical drugs, many people have found tremendous relief through Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). This form of treatment has helped thousands of individuals find relief from their condition by utilizing a combination of masking sounds and counseling to retrain their brains to stop focusing on the phantom noise occurring in their ears. In this beginner's quick start guide, you will learn about the basics of Tinnitus and various treatments that exist, including Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. This guide is meant to provide a quick overview of the condition and this type of treatment and provide commentary on its pros and cons. You will discover... What tinnitus is and how it is classified Kinds of treatments for tinnitus What Tinnitus Retraining Therapy is about Who can benefit from TRT How TRT is done How tinnitus can be managed at home

Tinnitus and oversensitivity to sound are common and hitherto incurable, distressing conditions that affect a substantial number of the population. Pawel Jastreboff's discovery of the mechanisms by which tinnitus and decreased sound tolerance occur has led to a new and effective treatment called Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). Audiologists, ENT specialists, psychologists and counsellors around the world currently practise this technique, with very high success rates. TRT, the treatment developed by the authors from the model, has already proved to be the most effective and most widely practised worldwide. This book presents a definitive description and justification for the Jastreboff neurophysiological model of tinnitus, outlining the essentials of TRT, reviewing the research literature justifying their claims, and providing an expert critique of other therapeutic practices.