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Understanding why tinnitus feels so intrusive Many people describe tinnitus as a sound in the ears, ringing, buzzing, hissing, or humming. But in practice, tinnitus is rarely just a sound. It is an experience shaped by attention, stress, emotion, fatigue, and context. This explains why tinnitus can feel overwhelming
When tinnitus is only part of the picture Tinnitus often arrives alongside subtle hearing changes, increased listening effort, or fatigue. Even when hearing tests appear normal, the brain may be working harder than it should to interpret sound. This extra effort is sometimes called brain load. When the brain
In October I attended the Tinnitus and Cognitive Decline Summit in Chicago, an international, clinically focused meeting examining the increasingly recognised links between tinnitus, hearing loss, cognitive load, and long-term brain health. The summit brought together leading clinician-scientists, epidemiologists, and professional bodies, reinforcing the view that tinnitus is best
