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Understanding Tinnitus
Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it can also take the form of buzzing, hissing, whooshing, or even roaring sounds. These phantom noises may be constant or intermittent, soft or loud, and can affect one or both ears. For some people, tinnitus is a minor annoyance. For others, it significantly disrupts concentration, sleep, and overall quality of life.
Life With Tinnitus
Living with tinnitus can feel overwhelming. The constant presence of sound can make it difficult to relax, focus, or even enjoy silence. Many patients also report emotional side effects, such as anxiety, irritability, or fatigue, as they struggle to cope with a noise only they can hear.
The good news is that tinnitus does not have to control your life. With the right treatment, it is possible to reduce its impact and retrain your brain to treat the sound as neutral background noise rather than a threat or distraction.
Meet Our Tinnitus Specialists in New Jersey
At Tinnitus Doctors of New Jersey, our team are dual-trained specialists with extensive experience in treating tinnitus and hearing disorders. Our H.E.A.R. Method™ Tinnitus Relief Program assess and medically treats your tinnitus.
Schedule your AppointmentWhat is Tinnitus Retraining Therapy?
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) is a scientifically based treatment developed in the 1990s by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff. Unlike masking therapies that only cover up the sound of tinnitus temporarily, TRT uses a combination of low-level, broadband noise and counseling to change the way your brain responds to tinnitus. Just as the brain can learn to ignore everyday background noises like a refrigerator hum or the ticking of a clock, it can also learn to tune out tinnitus when there is no negative emotional attachment to it.
Why TRT Works Long-Term
TRT is supported by years of clinical research that have demonstrated its long-term effectiveness compared to sound masking strategies. Patients who undergo TRT often experience a high success rate in reducing the annoyance of tinnitus. Additional benefits include:
- Long-term relief from tinnitus distress
- Improved concentration, sleep, and overall quality of life
- Restoration of normal sound sensitivity in patients with hyperacusis
By addressing both the emotional and neurological aspects of tinnitus, TRT provides sustainable results that last far beyond temporary sound masking.
The Main Objective of TRT
The ultimate goal of TRT is to help you habituate to the sound of tinnitus, so that you no longer perceive it as intrusive. Over time, the tinnitus shifts from being a constant burden to simply another background sound that your brain automatically filters out. This process takes patience and expert guidance, but the long-term rewards can be life-changing.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy in New Jersey
At Tinnitus Doctors of New Jersey, our team are dual-trained specialists with extensive experience in treating tinnitus and hearing disorders. Our H.E.A.R. MethodTM Tinnitus Relief Program assess and medically treats your tinnitus.
If you are struggling with tinnitus, you don’t have to live in constant frustration. Schedule a consultation today with Tinnitus Doctors of New Jersey and take the first step toward reclaiming peace and quiet in your life.
