Auditory perception and distress
Tinnitus: managing a persistent sound
Ringing, buzzing, or hissing can affect sleep, concentration, and quiet time. Medical and audiological assessment comes before any neurofeedback or biofeedback training.
- Tinnitus
The sound and its impact are not the same
Tinnitus may occur on one or both sides and may be constant or variable. Some people notice the sound without major disruption. For others, it is associated with poor sleep, tension, persistent attention to the sound, or anxiety.
Perceived volume alone does not fully explain distress. Attention, stress, sleep, and the meaning attached to the sound may affect how prominent it becomes in daily life.
Hearing and medical assessment
New tinnitus, symptoms on one side, hearing loss, dizziness, or a sound that follows the pulse requires specialist assessment. Tinnitus has different causes, some of which require specific treatment.
Neurofeedback cannot identify a cause in the ear and does not replace hearing assessment. We take available findings and current care into account.
Possible goals for regulation training
Neurofeedback may train selected EEG activity related to attention or activation. Biofeedback can display physical stress responses and muscle tension. Complete disappearance of the sound cannot be promised.
- Record the sound and its impact separately
- Observe physical tension when tinnitus is intrusive
- Practise regulation for rest and sleep periods
- Assess change against agreed goals
A multimodal approach
Depending on the cause and impact, ENT, audiological, or psychotherapeutic care may be important. Neurofeedback and biofeedback may complement that care. Evidence varies by protocol and goal.
Discuss tinnitus and its impact
Tell us which assessments have been completed and how tinnitus affects daily life. We can discuss possible complementary steps.