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Yes, Tinnitus-Sleep Problems-Anxiety is a vicious circle.
Intrusive Tinnitus can, by itself, cause sleep problems. The noise is never-ending, annoying, frustrating and can make falling asleep very difficult. In addition, the incessant nature of Tinnitus can greatly increase anxiety.
Just as noise pollution has been proven to affect people adversely (its been proven that divorce rates are higher in noiser neighborhoods), Tinnitus affects people adversely. I believe that the very sound of Tinnitus induces anxiety.
Sleep Problems can affect Tinnitus levels. Many Tinmnitus sufferers experience increased loudness in their Tinnitus when they dont sleep well.
Sleep problems also affect anxiety.
Poor sleep induces depression, negative thoughts and a resultant higher level of anxiety.
Anxiety is considered one of the major influences on Tinnitus. Anxiety seems to make Tinnitus sufferers more aware of their Tinnitus and may actually increase the volume of their Tinnitus.
Anxiety also cause sleep problems. Even those without Tinnitus find it more difficult to sleep when they have problems weighing on their minds.
The answer: Releive the anxiety and stress and you will most likely relieve the tinnitus.
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