(Part 3) Top products from r/tinnitus

I have used earbuds while working to block out background noise for many years, from cheap ones to nicer noise cancelling ones, but this year over the last 6months I noticed ringing in my ear that seemed to get worse at night and I think I am starting to get tinnitus. On the off chance that it could help I decided to invest in $300 over ear Bose noise cancelling headphones to wear at work and almost immediately I noticed an improvement in my tinnitus. It's not completely gone, but it's 80% better. I think it's worth the investment because you can listen at a lower volume and still block out background noise. I also have a small speaker that I use to listen to babbling brooks and stuff while I sleep. I think that would be much better than wearing earbuds at night. If that's not an option, I also found a headband with earphones built in to use while sleeping. I think they were like these ones: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046H8ZFU?keywords=sleep%20earphones&qid=1448949712&ref_=sr_1_7&sr=8-7 Hope that helps!

it is weird, but the mind is incredibly weird. I would try to be optimistic about your situation, in that, if you sort of got yourself into this at least partially because of psychological factors, you may well get yourself out.

I have a couple friends who don't have significant T, but can hear it in very quiet rooms, and have told me that when they focus on it, it becomes "deafening".

I am presently reading and really enjoying this book, and you might, as well: https://www.amazon.com/Suggestible-You-Curious-Science-Transform/dp/1426217897

I guess that's kind of my point. Any earplug with a 32db rating is is what I use. I'm most interested in protecting my hearing and don't care if they show. I've used

3M 92059-80025T Disposable Earplugs, 80-Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I7LH8Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e4gMyb75D28FZ

EarPlugs 50 Pair Orange Soft Foam Value Individually NRR 32DB Sleep Travel Noise https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QAL99/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T5gMybC6DYPPY

Hearos Ultimate Softness Bulk Pack Ear Plugs 20-Pairs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006BZ1KKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c7gMybTMNGQPG

With excellent success.

Sennheiser hd-201 Squashes the high notes and keeps everything at a nice level for me. I think I just got lucky when I bought them, or cheap. They've been a lifesaver for me, though.

Foam ear plugs like this;

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WWMJTG/ref=emc_b_5_i

Are the same as the industrial foam plugs and do a great job of noise reduction.

I don't like the other shaped softer foam plugs with the smooth surface finish, usually colored, as they don't seal in your ear as well.

I’m finding this book to be useful:
https://www.amazon.com/Tinnitus-Self-Management-Guide-Ringing-Your/dp/0205315372

And this cognitive behavior therapy book on anxiety:
https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Worry-Workbook-Cognitive-Behavioral/dp/160623918X/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=cbt+anxiety&qid=1556231441&s=gateway&sr=8-3

These things require work and it might be wise to work with a therapist. I’m working with one and it’s useful to be able to talk about things.

Personally love these: https://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-Rock-Roll-1-Pair/dp/B001EPQ842/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1493001350&sr=8-11&keywords=hearos+ear+plugs

Picked a pair up from a local Guitar Center. I wore them to an alter. rock concert and they worked wonders. Didn't muffle the sound, I was able to hear everything clearly but at a level that didn't destroy my ears. I highly suggest them. At 5 bucks too, can't beat it.

I've tried these and feel they do a decent job helping me fall asleep. I just take 1 around bedtime vs 1 an hour before and another when I'm going to sleep like the directions list.

https://www.amazon.ca/Hearos-Plugs-Xtreme-Protection-pairs/dp/B001EPQ86A

33dB filter, which is the best in the market right now. I wore these to a hockey game last week and it was completely fine. They do start to annoy the ear canal after about an hour or so because they're thick, but it's worth it in my opinion.

Here are a few examples of attenuators you can use for headphones:

1. https://www.amazon.com/Shure-EAADPT-KIT-Adapter-Combines-Attachable/dp/B001P5HL3S/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=attenuator+mp3&qid=1569248903&s=electronics&sr=1-2
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/Ear-Buddy-Headphone-Optimizer-Travel/dp/B075PVVHF5/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=attenuator+3.5mm&qid=1569248936&s=electronics&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&smid=A34JWT04R7KMFW&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyR1ZDUlNZS0JYWkhEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjM4MjY1M1RVU1lTWkpTR0Q0USZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDMwODQxMjdPRTdDVjU2WkdZMCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
   
3. https://www.amazon.com/Volbox-inline-audio-control-attenuator/dp/B071VL2GF8/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=attenuator+3.5mm&qid=1569248936&s=electronics&sr=1-5
   
   I got the second one listed which is good but there are a ton to choose from some more tailored than others.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/ACS-ACS-ER20-Hearing-Protectors-x/dp/B004SBSOKK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449599407&sr=8-1&keywords=acs

These will change your life I promise.

From what I've read on other forums, it's not just Lipo-flavinoids, and not Citrus Bioflavinoids---but specifically "Lemon Bioflavonoids" that are said to help. I take these, twice a day. Seem to keep the T down some, but YMMV

I got a sound conditioner (basically a white noise generator) for nighttime, since it's the hardest for me when I'm trying to fall asleep and everything else is silent. works wonders! http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LQI2S0?pc_redir=1397953164&robot_redir=1

KAL Magnesium Glycinate 400 |... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00013YZ1Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Two of those a nite

I often wear ear protection when putting the dishes away.

Just ear muffs for hearing protection, they will block out a lot of the noise allowing him to keep his ear buds at a reasonable volume.

Or you can get him something like this:

http://www.amazon.com/3M-WorkTunes-Hearing-Protector-Compatible/dp/B0013092CS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418321831&sr=8-4&keywords=hearing+protection

Hearing protection and audio playback all in one.

I've had tinnitus as long as I can recall. Before I met my wife, I'd always sleep with music on to drown out the T. Well, she doesn't like sleeping with music because it gets her mind going. And she snores terribly loudly which usually prevents me from sleeping.

I picked up a pair of Custom molded earplugs and a set of SleepPhones. Earplugs alone drown out the wife, but makes the T super noticeable. Add the headphones, put on some relaxing classical or simple white noise, turn them up just enough to drown out the tinnitus and I'll pass out no problems.