5 Everyday Habits That Make Tinnitus Worse

5 Everyday Habits That Make Tinnitus Worse

If your tinnitus feels worse despite trying everything, you're not alone — and you're not doing it wrong.

In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down five everyday habits that genuinely increase tinnitus severity: loud noise exposure, constant monitoring and cure-chasing, sleep deprivation, chronic stress, and jaw tension. These factors increase auditory load, amplify neural hyperactivity, and keep the brain stuck in threat mode — preventing habituation.

We explore why caffeine usually isn't the issue, how REM sleep affects neural irritability, why stress changes auditory processing, and how somatic tension (especially TMJ dysfunction) can directly modulate tinnitus volume.

Dr. Garrett draws on over two decades of experience treating complex tinnitus and hearing loss using evidence-based approaches including CBT, TRT, PTM, bimodal neuromodulation, and REM-verified hearing aid fittings.

If you've been stuck in the cycle of anxiety, hypervigilance, and inconsistent results, this episode will help you understand what's actually driving your symptoms — and what to address first.

You can learn more at: https://utahhearingaids.com/learning-center
And if you're in Northern Utah, schedule an evaluation at: https://utahhearingaids.com

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