Managing your stress levels is important when living with tinnitus, as stress can make the condition more noticeable. Anything that calms you down will be great for your symptoms, including light exercise, guided meditation, therapy tapes, or even simply listening to something soothing that makes you feel better.

What is the most effective treatment for tinnitus?

The most effective treatments for tinnitus involve noise-canceling headphones, cognitive behavioral therapy, background music and lifestyle changes. Tinnitus (pronounced either “TIN-uh-tus” or “tin-NY-tus”) is a sound in the ears, like ringing, buzzing, whistling, or even roaring.

Can anxiety medicine help with tinnitus?

Medications for Tinnitus

For some, treatment with low doses of anti-anxiety drugs -- such as Valium or antidepressants such as Elavil -- help reduce tinnitus. The use of a steroid placed into the middle ear along with an anti-anxiety medicine called alprazolam has been shown to be effective for some people.