There have been certain studies which have proven that classical music can be beneficial for some people who have tinnitus. This type of music tends to have a relaxing effect on the mind and body, helping those who have tinnitus to decrease their stress level significantly. There have also been studies without tinnitus patients in them that have reached the same overall conclusion with regards to the soothing effect that classical music can have on all different types of people.
The primary reason that people who have tinnitus are told to listen to classical music as well as doing breathing exercises and using various other relaxation techniques is because stress, anxiety, and even depression can be a real problem. If the tinnitus is severe enough, patients can experience high levels of stress because of difficulty focusing at work and also going to sleep at night when it is very quiet.
Classical music also acts as a masker for those with tinnitus, blocking out the phantom ringing or buzzing sounds which are perceived. While certain types of classical music are more effective than others at relaxing people with this condition and blocking out the noise, as a whole it can be very beneficial.
Tinnitus sufferers are often encouraged to play classical music while in bed at night when trying to get to sleep or even at home if the noise is loud enough. The intensity of the tinnitus varies from person to person, depending both on the cause of the tinnitus as well as the individual’s stress level.
There is no doubt whatsoever that stress along with anxiety and depression can play a role in the worsening of tinnitus. Although mental/emotional stress does not affect the tinnitus itself, it can affect how a person perceives it.
