how to sleep with tinnitus is a question asked by many people who suffer from this condition. The
answer is a resounding yes! Tinnitus is often described as a ringing, swishing,
buzzing or whistling sound in your ear. It occurs in either one or both ears
and is often quite painful. People with tinnitus often find it difficult to get
a good night's sleep. Many people try all kinds of things to stop their
tinnitus and often give up and suffer from tinnitus for the rest of their life.
Doctors can often
prescribe over-the counter medication for tinnitus and in the past people have
claimed that taking CBT has helped them sleep even when there was nothing else
to ease the pain. Sleeping with tinnitus does not need to be a challenge,
however, and relaxing with soothing music or deep meditation have proved to
help in some cases. Music has the ability to make us relax and can drown out
the distracting sounds caused by tinnitus. A popular technique is to drown out
the sound of tinnitus with the aid of headphones and listen to an instrumental
piece of music. Listening to soft music, such as classical, is often the best
way to relax and allow the mind to focus on being tranquil.
Another way to relax is
to listen to white noise, such as the sound of waves rolling across the beach.
White noise is also useful in blocking out other sounds that could cause
distraction during sleeping. Another way to relax is to listen to music. This
is especially helpful for those whose tinnitus keeps them awake all day. Music
helps the mind to settle and enables the listener to turn off most of the brain
chatter that keeps the nerves on alert.
Tinnitus sufferers
often find it difficult to get a good night's sleep because they are always
waking up due to their tinnitus. A great way to overcome this problem is to
make sure you get plenty of bedtime sleep. If you must keep awake by using the
blue light therapy method, it is important to ensure you do not use more than
four hours per night and that you do not take in caffeine before going to bed.
If you do consume any caffeine before bed, it is essential that you make sure
it is in a natural source, such as green tea, rather than taking a caffeinated
beverage which could have a negative effect on the circadian rhythm which keeps
the body in a relaxed state.
A combination of a good
sleep routine and taking advantage of soothing sounds or music when relaxing
may help reduce or eliminate tinnitus symptoms. Caffeine, as well as other
stimulants, may actually worsen symptoms of this condition if taken before
going to bed. Also, if you are taking any medications, be sure you let your
doctor know about this since they may recommend other methods of treating your
tinnitus such as a change in medication or treatment. Caffeine should not be
used to promote sleep, but may help promote relaxation and assist sleep if it
is taken at bedtime.
One last tip to
consider is the importance of sleep hygiene. Making sure you get enough to
maintain your general health and comfort can go along way in helping you sleep
peacefully. Drinking a lot of water, as well as eating a healthy diet and
getting some exercise can all go a long way in lessening the effects tinnitus
can have on your sleep. If you are dealing with this condition, make sure to
follow some of these tips to improve your ability to sleep.
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