Complications
Sleep deprivation affects around 5% of people with tinnitus.[7] It occurs because of severe, irritating tinnitus, which some patients experience while attempting to fall asleep.
A clinical interview, a sleep diary, assessment of mood, a sleep questionnaire, and polysomnography are used for assessment of insomnia.
Cognitive behavioural therapy, biofeedback, and self-hypnosis are suggested by some studies as possible treatments for tinnitus-associated sleep deprivation.[7]
Patients may fall asleep more easily with the presence of background noise, and tinnitus maskers worn throughout the night may provide relief as well.
Sleep deprivation, avoidance of enjoyable activities, lack of concentration, and problems in interpersonal relationships associated with the presence of tinnitus may all cause a patient to develop depression.
If depression is suspected, the physician should provide the patient with counselling, biofeedback therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and/or pharmaceutical treatment. In cases of suicidal ideation, the patient should be hospitalised.
Awareness of a sound with internal origin often results in worrying, stress, and anxiety. When the patient becomes anxious due to their condition, the perception of tinnitus may intensify.
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