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Managing Your Tinnitus: What to Do and How to Do it(Session 2 of 2)
Managing Your Tinnitus: What to Do and How to Do it(Session 2 of 2)
Wearable listening devices Wearable listening devices
Two Categories of DevicesTwo Categories of Devices
Stationary (tabletop) devices Stationary (tabletop) devices
Wearable Listening DevicesWearable Listening Devices
The AirDrive earphones sit in front of the ear and allow ambient sound to pass, and therefore, allowing user have conversation or watch tv.
The AirDrive earphones sit in front of the ear and allow ambient sound to pass, and therefore, allowing user have conversation or watch tv.
MP3 PlayersMP3 Players
Very flexible Download any sound from
CD or podcast Normally use “earbuds”
Very flexible Download any sound from
CD or podcast Normally use “earbuds”
BluetoothBluetooth
Short-range radio technology Normally used with cell phones Available with some MP3 players
Short-range radio technology Normally used with cell phones Available with some MP3 players
Bluetooth with Hearing AidsBluetooth with Hearing Aids
Available with some behind-the-ear hearing aids Hearing aids can receive signal from MP3 player Also works with some cell phones
Available with some behind-the-ear hearing aids Hearing aids can receive signal from MP3 player Also works with some cell phones
Satellite RadioSatellite Radio
Huge number of listening choices ~160 channels
Huge number of listening choices ~160 channels
Hearing Aids with T-coilsHearing Aids with T-coils
Many hearing aids have a T-coil—sometimes called a telephone program
Tiny coil of wire in a hearing aid that can pick up electromagnetic signals
Many hearing aids have a T-coil—sometimes called a telephone program
Tiny coil of wire in a hearing aid that can pick up electromagnetic signals
Hearing Aids with T-coilsHearing Aids with T-coils
This is a satellite radio
Instead of headphones, a neckloop is plugged into it
This is a satellite radio
Instead of headphones, a neckloop is plugged into it
Hearing Aids with T-coilsHearing Aids with T-coils
The neckloop sends a wireless signal up to the hearing aid
You can plug a neckloop into anything with a standard headphone jack—including cell phones, radios, and MP3 players
The neckloop sends a wireless signal up to the hearing aid
You can plug a neckloop into anything with a standard headphone jack—including cell phones, radios, and MP3 players
Tabletop Devices: ExamplesTabletop Devices: Examples
Tabletop Water FountainTabletop Water Fountain
Tabletop Sound GeneratorsTabletop Sound Generators
Docking Station for an MP3 PlayerDocking Station for an MP3 Player
Electric FanElectric Fan
Adding Sight to SoundAdding Sight to Sound
So far, we have talked about using only sound for managing reactions to tinnitus
Listening and watching together can sometimes be more helpful
So far, we have talked about using only sound for managing reactions to tinnitus
Listening and watching together can sometimes be more helpful
I am 100% focusedon this football game!
More Ideas for Using Both Sight and SoundMore Ideas for Using Both Sight and Sound Going out to a movie Watching a DVD or a TV show Going to a play, a concert, or a comedy club
The content should be meaningful and interesting—to do a better job of keeping your attention
Special DVDs are designed to show peaceful scenes with relaxing music in the background – makes soothing sound both visual and auditory (see workbook)
Going out to a movie Watching a DVD or a TV show Going to a play, a concert, or a comedy club
The content should be meaningful and interesting—to do a better job of keeping your attention
Special DVDs are designed to show peaceful scenes with relaxing music in the background – makes soothing sound both visual and auditory (see workbook)
Some Ideas for Using Sound at NightSome Ideas for Using Sound at Night
“Sound Pillow”“Sound Pillow”
Has a cord that can plug into anything with a standard headphone: iPod, MP3 player, radio, TV, etc.
Sound from device comes through speakers in pillow Only you hear the sound Disadvantage: sound is usually only heard in one ear Useful if you have tinnitus in only one ear
Has a cord that can plug into anything with a standard headphone: iPod, MP3 player, radio, TV, etc.
Sound from device comes through speakers in pillow Only you hear the sound Disadvantage: sound is usually only heard in one ear Useful if you have tinnitus in only one ear
Pillow SpeakersPillow Speakers
These speakers can be placed under your pillow This way you can use your own pillow not the one
that comes with the “sound pillow” The pillow speaker is mainly useful when you have
tinnitus in one ear and you can place that ear on the pillow
These speakers can be placed under your pillow This way you can use your own pillow not the one
that comes with the “sound pillow” The pillow speaker is mainly useful when you have
tinnitus in one ear and you can place that ear on the pillow
Fleece Headband with Embedded SpeakersFleece Headband with Embedded Speakers
Originally made for skiers, but can be used comfortably in bed
Plugs into any device with standard headphone jack
Only you hear the sound
Sound is heard in both ears
Originally made for skiers, but can be used comfortably in bed
Plugs into any device with standard headphone jack
Only you hear the sound
Sound is heard in both ears
Neck PillowsNeck Pillows
Sometimes used for sleeping on an airplane This idea came from a Veteran who had tinnitus who
wanted to wear standard earphones at night – he arranges the pillow so that when he lays his head on it, there's no pressure on the earphones
Sometimes used for sleeping on an airplane This idea came from a Veteran who had tinnitus who
wanted to wear standard earphones at night – he arranges the pillow so that when he lays his head on it, there's no pressure on the earphones
Sound Therapy Takes TimeSound Therapy Takes Time
It takes a long time for tinnitus to respond to sound therapy
We generally like things to work right away like medication, but tinnitus is different
Be patient as sound therapy takes 3 to 6 months to become effective
It takes a long time for tinnitus to respond to sound therapy
We generally like things to work right away like medication, but tinnitus is different
Be patient as sound therapy takes 3 to 6 months to become effective
Changing Thoughts and Feelings to Manage TinnitusChanging Thoughts and Feelings to Manage Tinnitus This is the fundamental principle of cognitive behavioral
therapy Describes ways to change your thoughts and
feelings about tinnitus These is done in addition to using sound to manage
tinnitus
This is the fundamental principle of cognitive behavioral therapy Describes ways to change your thoughts and
feelings about tinnitus These is done in addition to using sound to manage
tinnitus
Avoid Loud NoiseAvoid Loud Noise
Use double hearing protection when you are around very loud noise (e.g., shooting, flight deck, etc.)
This means using insert ear plugs and over the ear hearing protection
Use ear plugs when going to concerts, bars, clubs, where loud music is played
Use ear plugs when using power tools or powered lawn mowers
Use double hearing protection when you are around very loud noise (e.g., shooting, flight deck, etc.)
This means using insert ear plugs and over the ear hearing protection
Use ear plugs when going to concerts, bars, clubs, where loud music is played
Use ear plugs when using power tools or powered lawn mowers
Standard earplugsStandard earplugs
Correct useCorrect use Incorrect useIncorrect use
EarmuffsEarmuffs
Take Good Care of YourselfTake Good Care of Yourself
Exercise daily Eat healthy foods Avoid/reduce stress Make meditation a
routine part of your day
Exercise daily Eat healthy foods Avoid/reduce stress Make meditation a
routine part of your day
Keep Your Mind and Body ActiveKeep Your Mind and Body Active
Learn All You Can About TinnitusLearn All You Can About Tinnitus
