“I’ve watched your videos, read your posts and tried the tools… but I just don’t see how anyone could habituate to my tinnitus. It’s so loud, so intrusive… it takes over everything and makes me anxious.” If this is how you feel, please know you're not alone. It's a place many of us have been and it can feel impossible to imagine things ever changing. 🙋‍♂️ My story As many of you already know, I went through severe tinnitus for many years. There was a point where it almost brought me down to my knees. I was in a really dark place and couldn’t see a way forward. It felt like tinnitus was running my life. But then something changed. I had a breakthrough. Slowly, things started to shift. And here I am today, sharing everything I’ve learned, all the tools, strategies, and approaches that helped me rebuild my life. My mission is to help you do the same. 🙏💙 🌱 There is a path forward Research and clinical experience show that people do move through stages of habituation, regardless of how loud or intrusive tinnitus feels. The American Tinnitus Association outlined four common stages that many people go through on their journey. It’s not a straight line. And not everyone moves at the same pace. But it gives us something very important: A map… and a sense of hope. I attached a simple visual of the 4 stages of habituation below. 👉 What stage do you feel you’re in right now? 👉 And what do you feel is the biggest challenge preventing you from moving to the next stage? Please vote and comment below. If you prefer, send me a direct message with your thoughts. I read every comment and message, and I’m here to help. 🙏 Yours truly, (your tinnitus) Guy.

Hi folks, I'd love to hear your opinions and views on this post. It concerns a guy named Dr. Keith N. Darrow, a "neuroscientist," who operates a practice called the Hearing & Brain Centers of America, which has offices around the country - including my state of Massachusetts. I was thinking of making an appointment until I started doing research on Dr. Darrow, and what I found was a little concerning to say the least because what he says about Tinnitus seems to go against everything I've read about the condition. For example: *He says "hearing loss is Tinnitus, and Tinnitus is hearing loss." *He says Tinnitus is harmful and a "progressive degeneration of the neural system connecting the ears to the brain. Deficits in the neural network can impact memory/mental health, increase your risk of dementia and raise your chances of a traumatic fall." *He also says if you don't treat your Tinnitus "it will get worse. And if you properly treat your Tinnitus, the odds are in your favor (90%) that you will notice a marked reduction on your Tinnitus, and you will likely have less Tinnitus." He also seems to downplay the effectiveness of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, CBT and Sound Therapy, saying the only thing that actually helps people with Tinnitus is what he calls "prescriptive treatment technology," in which he claims patients can expect a 90% reduction in their Tinnitus." That technology - Darrow’s NeuroTechnology™ (often utilized through the Hearing and Brain Centers of America) - costs between $2,000 and $8,000. It is marketed as an advanced, brain-focused alternative to traditional hearing aids, often available through inclusive monthly subscription plans or specialized treatment packages. I may be off base here, but this guy appears to be using fear mongering to scare people into buying an $8,000 device. I also STRONGLY disagree with his claim that Tinnitus is harmful and that it gets progressively worse. Everything I've read says that Tinnitus is NOT harmful and that a vast majority of people with Tinnitus DO NOT get worse.

I feel like I had a big win with Guy this week. I hadn't realized until the next day I have finally accepted Tinnitus within myself. Once I did that I felt like I don't need to fight it I need to learn how to live with it. I really hadn't realized that I was fighting and not accepting it. So Guy Cohen, thank you so very much I'm on my way to the next stage now believing and really understand your words that I acknowledge, it's not important and it's not dangerous.😀🙏🍨 God Bless You Guy Cohen!

Trying to ignore tinnitus is exactly what’s keeping you stuck. There’s a reason your brain keeps going back to it. This will finally make sense. 💡 As a follow up to the great workshop we had last weekend about the Tinnitus Attention Loop, and my follow up post from last Sunday, here is the video version of my post. This video is EXCLUSIVLY available on to this community for the next 2 hours. After that, it'll be published on YouTube. I’d love your feedback — either here or directly on the video (don't forget to 👍 the video). If you want help applying this to your situation: 📅 Book a free 1-on-1 Relief Strategy Session. Let’s create a personalized plan that fits you. 👉 https://go.yourtinnitusguy.com/tinnitus-strategy-session Warm regards, Guy.

Hi. My name is Michaela and I am new to this community. Having tinnitus since 3 months. Struggling with severe anxiety caused by T and having sleep issues since some days. My doctors wants me to start with Sertraline (Zoloft). Any experiences? I am worried to take it because some say it worsened their T. I know fluctuations are possible. As long as they don’t last, it is ok. Many thanks.