Ears Gone Wrong™

This book is a resource for anyone who wants a clear understanding of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). TRT, developed by Dr. Pawel Jastreboff, is based on how tinnitus is processed in the brain. Its overall purpose is to facilitate habituation-to stop reacting to the tinnitus and to not be aware of it most of the time. Dr. James Henry has written The Tinnitus Retraining Therapy Book: Walking You Through TRT to be easily understood by the average person who has no prior knowledge of TRT. His previous book, The Tinnitus Book: Understanding Tinnitus and How to Find Relief, provides a detailed description of tinnitus and methods of treatment. Dr. Henry spent 35 years studying tinnitus as a clinical researcher. He is one of the world's foremost experts on TRT (he was principal investigator for three TRT trials, author of numerous articles and two books about TRT, and he presented on TRT at national and international conferences, including professional training seminars). In this book, you will learn: • Principles of TRT described in a reader-friendly way. • How TRT is provided in the clinic. • How TRT can reduce your reactions to and awareness of tinnitus. • The counseling used with TRT-word for word. • How to be an informed consumer about TRT.

What is Progressive Tinnitus Management (PTM)? It is a method for managing tinnitus that resulted from Dr. James Henry's 35-year research career. His work developed tools and techniques to improve clinical services needed by people whose lives are impacted by tinnitus. It is a stepped-care method, meaning clinical services are provided only to the degree necessary for individuals ranging from "not at all bothered" to "extremely bothered" by tinnitus. Five levels of care are possible. Levels 1 and 2 are for anyone who experiences tinnitus. Level 3 provides self-care counseling. Levels 4 and 5 are available for those who require further care. In this book, you will learn how: a person with tinnitus receives appropriate clinical services.audiologists evaluate patients who have tinnitus.clinicians teach self-care strategies to manage the effects of bothersome tinnitus.clinicians conduct comprehensive evaluations to determine why tinnitus continues to be bothersome for some people.PTM self-care strategies can be expanded upon with further options for treatment. This book is intended for both healthcare professionals and the lay public. It is written with the rigor that is required for peer-reviewed scientific journals, and includes 229 references that support the text. To make the book understandable to all, technical and medical terms are minimized, and they are explained when used.

This book is a resource for anyone who experiences tinnitus. Tinnitus impacts the lives of 10% to 15% of all adults. Those seeking help for tinnitus are at a disadvantage because there are no standards to ensure competent clinical services. They may receive services or products that are not supported by science-wasting valuable time and money. The Tinnitus Book guides you to understand tinnitus and how to find relief. Backed by over three decades of extensive research experience, Dr. James Henry provides answers to your questions and describes credible methods of treatment that are supported by years of research and clinical implementation. In this book, you will learn: • What tinnitus is, how and why it affects people, and how to find relief. • How to distinguish tinnitus problems from hearing problems. • Methods of tinnitus treatment with the strongest evidence for effectiveness. • How to start with lower levels of treatment and progress to higher levels if necessary. • How to knowledgeably interact with healthcare professionals concerning tinnitus. This is a unique and comprehensive book written by a long-time tinnitus researcher who has no conflicts of interest and no agenda other than to provide accurate information about tinnitus and its treatment.

Some people have difficulty tolerating everyday sounds. These people are hypersensitive to sound compared to the average person. The term hyperacusis is often used to describe a sound hypersensitivity disorder. Misophonia is also used, but it's a different disorder. There are actually five sound hypersensitivity disorders. Each has unique characteristics. This book explains these disorders, how they differ, and how they can be diagnosed and treated. What are the five sound hypersensitivity disorders? • Loudness hyperacusis: Sounds are perceived as unbearably loud when they seem normal to other people. • Pain hyperacusis: Sound causes piercing pain in or around the ears. • Misophonia: Certain sounds cause emotional reactions, especially sounds from the mouth and nose of others. • Noise sensitivity: Sound in general causes irritation/annoyance. • Phonophobia: Person has excessive and persistent fear that sound will be too loud, distressing, or painful. Who can benefit from this book? The book is intended for both healthcare professionals and the general public. It is written with the rigor that is required for peer-reviewed scientific articles, and includes over 200 references that support the text. To make the book understandable to all, technical and medical terms are minimized, and they are explained when used.