Cognitive retraining helps those affected with tinnitus cope with the side effects by dealing with reactions to related symptoms. The Tinnitus Cognitive Center can help you to learn how to deal with your condition.
Cognitive Retraining. Can it help cure my Tinnitus?
There is no known cure for tinnitus. The inner ear cannot be repaired once damaged. No current solution can cure the condition. Instead, treatments and therapies aim to help sufferers cope with their symptoms.
Of all treatments geared towards tinnitus, cognitive retraining is proven and among the least invasive strategies. The coping strategies and pattern forming are well beyond experimental and backed by many medical studies.
Will Tinnitus Ever Be Cured?
New studies regularly shed light on the root causes of tinnitus. With advances in medical technology, scientists in Australia found that nerves in the ear were either under or overstimulated in those afflicted. The researchers from the study hope to develop medications to control the condition.
Advances in hearing aid technology are beginning to offer a solution to alleviate the ringing and noise related to tinnitus. Signia and Oticon now offer devices aimed at training the nerve in the ear and blocking certain frequencies.
With consistent progress, the development of a cure may not be far in the future. However, cognitive retraining therapy and hearing aid technologies are currently the best options for dealing with tinnitus.
What is cognitive retraining therapy?
Cognitive retraining therapy is a form of psychotherapy. It targets the behaviors and reactions to stimuli. This form of treatment has shown significant progress when dealing with tinnitus sufferers.
Core beliefs form intermediate thoughts which lead to automatic reactions. These automatic reactions are often dangerous and life-impacting.
Cognitive retraining therapy accounts for these beliefs and reactions to them to create relevant exercises geared towards helping patients control an issue through their behavior. By dealing with these beliefs and thoughts, people have reported significant improvement.
It is a form of psychotherapy with promising results. The Korean Journal of Audiology and a wide range of case studies all report a benefit to cognitive retraining therapies in helping treat tinnitus. General exercise and wellness offer an additional boost to any treatment.
Dr. Stephen Geller Katz, LCSW-R created the Tinnitus Cognitive Retraining Therapy to deal directly with people suffering from the condition. His unique approach targets negative thoughts and core beliefs that have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life.
Why should I seek cognitive retraining therapy?
If you suffer from tinnitus, you may experience increased anxiety, sleep depression, and many other side effects that will worsen your symptoms in a vicious cycle. If left unchecked, clinical depression and suicidal thoughts can even result.
Are there options other than cognitive retraining therapy to treat Tinnitus?
There are a variety of options available to help deal with tinnitus. These range from working to non-working solutions, each with benefits and detriments. The most effective solutions tend to be cognitive retraining therapy and hearing aids.
Other treatments include using medications and alternative medicines and dietary supplements. Drugs can help but are also related to nausea, dizziness, and even addiction. Alternative therapies such as chiropractic, vitamins, and acupuncture have no proven effect.
To learn more about how cognitive retraining therapy can help you take back control of your life, contact Stephen Geller Katz, LCSW at the Tinnitus Cognitive Center today.
646-213-2321
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References:
Jin, Hyung Jin and Park, Moo Kyun. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus: Evidence and Efficacy. (2013, 13 December). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3936550/
Riedle, David et al. The influence of tinnitus acceptance on the quality of life and psychological distress in patients with chronic tinnitus. (2015, 17 October). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4900501/