Problem with persistent tinnitus (ringing sound) in right ear

January 5, 2008

Greetings,

I was wondering if anybody would be able to offer me some advice

concerning a ringing noise that has been present in my right ear? It

has lasted for six weeks so far.

As it happens, I have been to a consultant physisian and a hearing

therapist to rule out any problems with the physiology of the ear

itself. Thankfully, the tests have indicated that my hearing is

working at a normal level. Significantly, there does not appear to be

any underlying problems with the body which may have caused such a

noise, eg. anemia or blood pressure etc.

According to the advice I have been given, it seems as if the noise

could be a product of a number of factors working together. These

could include constant stress provoking a continuous 'fight or flight

response,' underlying anxiety or a tendency to be more inclined to

worry. Also certain states of mind or life events can also apparently

trigger such a condition. By example, recent distress or becoming

fearful of a given situation. It seems as if the hearing mechanism can

become more sensitised in given situations to particular noises. This

is apparently where there is an emotional significance to the stimulus

itself. Eg. certain sounds or sights may provoke a negative emotional

response such as fear or anger. If a sound is considered a threat

according to our conditioning, we may have the tendancy to listen to

it more and more to monitor its location, intensity, character etc.

Therefore, it seems that in certain circumstances, the hearing can

become too sensitised to background sounds and consequently even

inner-body noises.

I would certainly agree with the reasons stated in the previous

paragraph as to why this condition may have come about. Specifically,

the tendency to worry about my health and the fact that I have had a

high-stress lifestyle in the last 6-7 months. In other words this

ringing sound would seem to be a psychological issue where I may have

become too sensitised to background/ inner-body noises. In fact, the

tinnitus retraining programme I have been referred to has suggested

that the sound itself is generated by listening to the operation of

inner-ear nerve cells! Not an enviable ability! I should add that a

significant part of the problem has been my emotional reaction to the

noise itself. Instead of initially ignoring it as a temporary

condition, I have paid it too much attention with the consequence that

it has become more prominent. The difficulty I am now facing is that I

have dug myself into a deeper hole by becoming too aware of this noise.

The reason I am writing to this forum is given that my attitude and

emotional state of mind in relation to the noise will determine how

long this condition lasts for before the noise ceases to be percieved.

The tinnitus retraining programme that I am following has the aim of

ending the perception of the noise. The below are the steps that have

to be followed to achieve the goal of the retraining:

1. Try to gradually adjust the negative emotional reaction to the

ringing sound. This is so that the sufferer adopts a neutral view on

the sound. If this becomes the case, the noise then becomes part of

the many background noises that we do not pay any attention to. By

example, think of a ticking clock: we generally hold a neutral

emotional reaction to such a sound and do not focus on it when we hear

it. When a sound does not provoke either a negative or positive

response, we are much less likely to pay it attention.

2. Adjust lifestyle in order to relax. This is crucial to deal with

the anxiety state created by the condition. Of course, this is linked

with the point made in #1. This is owing to the fact that it is not

possible to adopt a positive state of mind in order to ignore the

noise, if the anxiety state is not first dealt with.

In addition, there are other significant points to be mentioned.

Namely that I should not block out the sound with loud music etc. This

is owing to the fact that it is impossible to become used to a sound

that you cannot hear!

If anybody could offer any advice, this would be much appreciated. In

summary, my aims are to:

1. Develop a neutral view of the sound by trying to ignore it and not

pay it any attention.

2. Relax to calm the anxiety state that has been created by the condition.

3. Try to focus my attention away to other matters in my daily

routine. This is so the primary focus of what I am doing is shifted

away from the noise itself.

Thanks

Sam Kershaw

Manchester, UK

January 6, 2008

Sat nam.

Do you think that there is something that you haven't been hearing in the

bigger picture? E.g. you need slow down, you need to take time out, that

sort of thing.

Perhaps you could ask your higher self to give you the illumination that you

require to understand why this is happening to you, and then be open to

receiving the answer. God has ways of getting our attention when we are not

taking care of ourselves on all levels.

Or, alternatively, have you tried sending this part of your body the energy

of love, forgiveness and compassion?

There is a difference between listening to the sound and understanding why

it is happening to you, and I say this meaning that its not just about

anatomy and physiology.

Perhaps something like pranic healing which would clear at an energetic

level would be of help.

January 6, 2008

I practice only " alternative " medicine, but having tinnitus myself, have heard

its from a calcium deposit buildup. Have tried most supplements I know to no

avail. Its worth at least checking out from your local " knowledgeable " health

food store.

Hope you get this, as I don't have a password to get through onto to help

you out.

-

Marie Hansen

Kundaliniyoga

Saturday, January 05, 2008 3:56 PM

RE: Kundalini Yoga Problem with persistent tinnitus (ringing sound)

in right ear

Sat nam.

Do you think that there is something that you haven't been hearing in the

bigger picture? E.g. you need slow down, you need to take time out, that

sort of thing.

Perhaps you could ask your higher self to give you the illumination that you

require to understand why this is happening to you, and then be open to

receiving the answer. God has ways of getting our attention when we are not

taking care of ourselves on all levels.

Or, alternatively, have you tried sending this part of your body the energy

of love, forgiveness and compassion?

There is a difference between listening to the sound and understanding why

it is happening to you, and I say this meaning that its not just about

anatomy and physiology.

Perhaps something like pranic healing which would clear at an energetic

level would be of help.

January 7, 2008

Sorry i dont know. I am facing the same problem too on both ears. Maybe once a

week and each ringing last about 20 to 30 seconds. I try to ask Guru and let you

know soon.

Kundaliniyoga: samk: Sat, 5 Jan

2008 12:08:22 +0000Kundalini Yoga Problem with persistent tinnitus

(ringing sound) in right ear

Greetings,I was wondering if anybody would be able to offer me some

adviceconcerning a ringing noise that has been present in my right ear? Ithas

lasted for six weeks so far.As it happens, I have been to a consultant physisian

and a hearingtherapist to rule out any problems with the physiology of the

earitself. Thankfully, the tests have indicated that my hearing isworking at a

normal level. Significantly, there does not appear to beany underlying problems

with the body which may have caused such anoise, eg. anemia or blood pressure

etc.According to the advice I have been given, it seems as if the noisecould be

a product of a number of factors working together. Thesecould include constant

stress provoking a continuous 'fight or flightresponse,' underlying anxiety or a

tendency to be more inclined toworry. Also certain states of mind or life events

can also apparentlytrigger such a condition. By example, recent distress or

becomingfearful of a given situation. It seems as if the hearing mechanism

canbecome more sensitised in given situations to particular noises. Thisis

apparently where there is an emotional significance to the stimulusitself. Eg.

certain sounds or sights may provoke a negative emotionalresponse such as fear

or anger. If a sound is considered a threataccording to our conditioning, we may

have the tendancy to listen toit more and more to monitor its location,

intensity, character etc.Therefore, it seems that in certain circumstances, the

hearing canbecome too sensitised to background sounds and consequently

eveninner-body noises.I would certainly agree with the reasons stated in the

previousparagraph as to why this condition may have come about. Specifically,the

tendency to worry about my health and the fact that I have had ahigh-stress

lifestyle in the last 6-7 months. In other words thisringing sound would seem to

be a psychological issue where I may havebecome too sensitised to background/

inner-body noises. In fact, thetinnitus retraining programme I have been

referred to has suggestedthat the sound itself is generated by listening to the

operation ofinner-ear nerve cells! Not an enviable ability! I should add that

asignificant part of the problem has been my emotional reaction to thenoise

itself. Instead of initially ignoring it as a temporarycondition, I have paid it

too much attention with the consequence thatit has become more prominent. The

difficulty I am now facing is that Ihave dug myself into a deeper hole by

becoming too aware of this noise.The reason I am writing to this forum is given

that my attitude andemotional state of mind in relation to the noise will

determine howlong this condition lasts for before the noise ceases to be

percieved.The tinnitus retraining programme that I am following has the aim

ofending the perception of the noise. The below are the steps that haveto be

followed to achieve the goal of the retraining:1. Try to gradually adjust the

negative emotional reaction to theringing sound. This is so that the sufferer

adopts a neutral view onthe sound. If this becomes the case, the noise then

becomes part ofthe many background noises that we do not pay any attention to.

Byexample, think of a ticking clock: we generally hold a neutralemotional

reaction to such a sound and do not focus on it when we hearit. When a sound

does not provoke either a negative or positiveresponse, we are much less likely

to pay it attention.2. Adjust lifestyle in order to relax. This is crucial to

deal withthe anxiety state created by the condition. Of course, this is

linkedwith the point made in #1. This is owing to the fact that it is

notpossible to adopt a positive state of mind in order to ignore thenoise, if

the anxiety state is not first dealt with.In addition, there are other

significant points to be mentioned.Namely that I should not block out the sound

with loud music etc. Thisis owing to the fact that it is impossible to become

used to a soundthat you cannot hear!If anybody could offer any advice, this

would be much appreciated. Insummary, my aims are to:1. Develop a neutral view

of the sound by trying to ignore it and notpay it any attention.2. Relax to calm

the anxiety state that has been created by the condition.3. Try to focus my

attention away to other matters in my dailyroutine. This is so the primary focus

of what I am doing is shiftedaway from the noise itself.ThanksSam

KershawManchester, UK

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January 11, 2008

Dear Sam,

I have asked my Guru, he said besides ringing sounds, you will also hear sounds

like in the jungle or sounds like cricket. Guru didnt explain why, but he said

is normal and is a positive sign so dont worry. Cheers.