{"id":1509,"date":"2023-11-17T13:14:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/?p=1509"},"modified":"2023-11-17T13:14:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:14:05","slug":"how-to-support-your-loved-ones-with-tinnitus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kampsenhearing.com\/how-to-support-your-loved-ones-with-tinnitus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Support Your Loved Ones With Tinnitus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tinnitus causes a ringing or buzzing noise in the ears that cannot be heard from the outside. Affecting more than 50 million people<\/a> in the United States, bothersome tinnitus can have a severe impact on a person\u2019s life<\/a>. Common side effects of tinnitus include stress, frustration, lack of sleep, irritability and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your loved one is struggling with tinnitus, offering your support can help them cope with their condition. Let\u2019s look at a couple of ways you can help support your loved ones with tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice Compassion and Understanding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tinnitus has no known cure, and you may not be able to stop your loved one\u2019s symptoms, but showing compassion and understanding for what they\u2019re going through can go a long way. One of the best ways to approach your loved one\u2019s tinnitus is to learn a little about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask your loved one what triggers their tinnitus, if it has any causes and what tends to make it better. These questions will help you understand what your loved one is going through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help Your Loved One Relax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress and frustration are two of the most common side effects of tinnitus. Stress can trigger or exacerbate tinnitus, leading to a vicious cycle. Helping your loved one relax can minimize their stress and hopefully reduce tinnitus severity. A couple of ways you can help your loved one relax include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n