Living with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

by David Baguley, Don J. Mcferran, Lawrence McKenna

Overview

Tinnitus can be a terrible affliction, both for the individual, and also for friends and family,
and many people with tinnitus are currently left to fend for themselves.
Despite this, prospects for recovery have never been better, based on recent advances in
psychology, auditory neuroscience and medicine. Tinnitus (colloquially known as ringing in
the ears) is common, affecting some five percent of people. Hyperacusis, or
hypersensitivity of hearing, is commonly associated with troublesome tinnitus. However,
these basic definitions give no idea of the individual, even idiosyncratic nature of both
disorders, which can be profoundly affected by someone's personality and psychological
state. While this may complicate medical treatment, it does mean that self-help
techniques can often be effective in minimizing the distress caused by these disorders,
which can range from lack of sleep and irritability, to loss of concentration and confidence.
The latest edition of Living with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis looks at strategies for living with
tinnitus and hyperacusis, and includes a complete program for recovery. It features
the latest research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and medicine to offer a full
overview of the causes, impact, and most effective treatments available. It has practical
advice on relaxation and sound therapy as well as insights into relieving the stress of
tinnitus and hyperacusis. It also contains advice on misophonia and related disorders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781529375350
Publisher:	Hachette Mobius
Publication date:	02/15/2022
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

About the Author

Laurence McKenna has worked as a clinical psychologist at the Royal National Throat
Nose & Ear Hospital for the past 27 years. He is head of the team of psychologists working
in the Adult Audiological Medicine Department treating patients with tinnitus and other
audiovestibular disorders. David Baguley is Director of Audiology at C ambridge
University Hospitals, UK. David's clinical and research interests focus on tinnitus, with the
aim of understanding this symptom and designing novel and innovative interventions.
Don McFerran is a consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon. He has worked as an ENT
surgeon since 1983 and has a specific interest in tinnitus.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Preface ix

Note to the reader x

Part 1 Defining the problem

1 Introduction and definitions 3

2 The causes of tinnitus and hyperacusis 10

3 Who has tinnitus and hyperacusis? 22

4 Medical conditions associated with tinnitus and hyperacusis 31

5 What therapy is available? 45

6 The impacts of tinnitus and hyperacusis 57

Part 2 A programme for recovery

7 Understanding and dealing with your thoughts 73

8 Stress arousal and relaxation therapy 92

9 Behaviour 104

10 Sleep 118

11 Mindfulness 136

12 Sound therapy 149

13 Medicines and their role in treatment 162

Part 3 The way forwards

14 Research 169

15 Moving on and avoiding relapse 176

16 Helping other people with tinnitus and hyperacusis 181

Appendix: Mechanisms of tinnitus and hyperacusis 191

Resources 200

Further reading 204

Index 207