7. Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese method that works by stimulating pressure points around the ear. The needles are very thin – just about as thin as a hair – and are inserted into the skin around the ear.
During a single session, an acupuncturist will insert about 8-12 needles, stimulating different locations around the ear.
6. Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a powerful tool to combat tinnitus. It works by using the subconscious mind to alter emotional responses to tinnitus. Often, the hypnosis session can reduce the negative emotional reactions to tinnitus and replace them with positive ones.
Hypnosis can also help alleviate stress, which is a symptom of tinnitus. It can be used at the same time with certain tinnitus medications.
5. Meditations
Certain medications help treat tinnitus. These medications include anti-anxiety drugs such as Xycalm, Alprax, Xanax, and Tranax. Additionally, antidepressant drugs can also help reduce the pain that comes with tinnitus.
Some of these medications alter the way the brain reacts to the sounds that cause tinnitus. Additionally, some medications may help reduce the severity or frequency of the sounds brought about by tinnitus.
4. Hearing Aids
The main benefit of using hearing aids to treat tinnitus is that they help mask the ringing noise. Some models are even able to mask the noise or amplify the sound surrounding you. This is especially useful for people who have both tinnitus and hearing loss.
Another benefit of hearing aids is that they can improve the ability to hear everyday sounds. Hence, they can help to carry on conversations, making the person with tinnitus more social. This is a very positive thing.
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