When you hear ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears with no outside source, you’re dealing with tinnitus retraining therapy, a structured approach that retrains the brain to ignore persistent ear noise. Also known as TRT, it’s not a cure for the sound itself—but it’s one of the few methods that actually helps you stop suffering from it. Unlike hearing aids or masking devices that just cover up the noise, TRT works on the brain’s response to it. Over time, your brain learns to treat the sound like background static—something harmless you no longer notice.
This therapy combines two key parts: sound therapy, low-level background noise used to reduce the contrast between the tinnitus and silence, and counseling, education that helps you understand why the sound isn’t dangerous. The goal isn’t to make the noise disappear—it’s to remove the emotional reaction to it. People who’ve tried TRT often say the ringing is still there, but it doesn’t bother them anymore. That shift happens because the brain stops tagging the sound as a threat. It’s like learning to ignore the hum of a refrigerator—you don’t notice it until someone points it out.
TRT isn’t quick. Most people need 12 to 24 months to see real results. But unlike pills or gadgets that offer temporary relief, the changes last. It’s used by audiologists, hearing specialists, and clinics that treat chronic ear noise. The therapy works best when you stick with it, even when progress feels slow. If you’ve tried earplugs, white noise machines, or supplements without lasting help, TRT might be the next step. It’s not magic, but it’s backed by decades of research and real patient outcomes.
Below, you’ll find articles that dig into how TRT fits into broader hearing health, what alternatives exist, and how other treatments like medication or lifestyle changes interact with it. Whether you’re just starting to explore options or you’ve been dealing with this for years, there’s something here that connects to your experience.
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) uses habituation and low-level sound therapy to help your brain stop reacting to tinnitus. Learn how it works, who it’s for, and why it’s one of the most effective long-term treatments.
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