I’m Guy, YOUR Tinnitus Guy, a coach and guide for anyone dealing with tinnitus, hearing loss, TTTS, and sound sensitivity. I’ve lived with severe tinnitus and hearing loss for over 15 years, and I’ve tested countless relief strategies. Now, I share what ACTUALLY works to help you get your life back. Here you’ll find science-backed tips and practical guidance for managing all these hearing challenges, including easy-to-follow tinnitus habituation strategies. Join a community built on real experience, compassion, and trust, and take your first step toward a better life.
Is a tinnitus drug finally coming?
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Hi Reader, Every few months there’s a headline: And most of us think: But something real just happened, and this time, it’s worth paying attention. A drug called SPI-1005 recently completed a large late-stage clinical trial in people with Ménière’s disease, a condition that includes vertigo, hearing loss, and tinnitus. Some participants showed measurable improvement in hearing and tinnitus symptoms. On top of that, the FDA granted the drug “Breakthrough Therapy” status, which means regulators see enough promise to speed up the review process. That does not mean it’s approved yet. And it does not mean a universal tinnitus cure is coming next year. This drug targets something called oxidative stress, essentially the “wear and tear” that happens in our ears from noise exposure, aging, or disease. By proving that we can reduce that wear and tear and improve inner-ear function, researchers are showing that these systems are not untouchable. That is progress. And if one pathway can be influenced successfully, that opens the door for better and more refined treatments in the future. Now, even in the best-case scenario, this will still take time. So what should you focus on right now? • Using gentle sound enrichment when you need it during the day or night These are not “placeholders” while we wait for medicine. If you’re having a hard time sleeping… You can schedule a free consultation using the link below. I’ll take the time to understand your specific challenges and help you create a clear plan toward lasting relief and habituation as efficiently as possible. If you’re interested in accelerating the relief process, I also work with tinnitus sufferers 1-on-1 or in small groups. I have only a few spaces left for March. 👉 https://go.yourtinnitusguy.com/tinnitus-strategy-session We’re no longer in the “nothing is happening” era. Warmly, |
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I’m Guy, YOUR Tinnitus Guy, a coach and guide for anyone dealing with tinnitus, hearing loss, TTTS, and sound sensitivity. I’ve lived with severe tinnitus and hearing loss for over 15 years, and I’ve tested countless relief strategies. Now, I share what ACTUALLY works to help you get your life back. Here you’ll find science-backed tips and practical guidance for managing all these hearing challenges, including easy-to-follow tinnitus habituation strategies. Join a community built on real experience, compassion, and trust, and take your first step toward a better life.
Hello Reader, This week’s email is a little different. I want to share something simple, but very important:A map of tinnitus habituation. One of the questions I hear a lot is this: “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 this:You are not alone. Many people have been in that exact place. And...
Hi Reader, Many tinnitus sufferers develop understandable fears and avoidance habits. Avoiding restaurants 🍴Avoiding social events 👥Avoiding places where tinnitus might feel louderAvoiding silence And sometimes those choices are necessary for a while. But something interesting often happens during recovery. Progress often begins when we gently start reintroducing things we’ve been avoiding. Not all at once. Not in overwhelming ways. But gradually 🌱 For example, someone with sound sensitivity...
Hi Reader, If you feel like you’re fighting your tinnitus all day, every day, I want to share something important with you. 🙏 Fighting your tinnitus is often a losing battle, and in many cases, it’s the very thing keeping it loud, intrusive, and impossible to ignore. I know that sounds counterintuitive. When something bothers you this much, the natural instinct is to fight it, push it away, or try to overpower it. But here’s the reality based on my personal experience of severe tinnitus for...