Ringing in ears

Thank you all.  I have put off having treatment for anxiety and some panic when it was suggested in the past.  I would much rather tackle the emotional causes rather than take medication for this, and I told the doctor that I don't want meds if avoidable.  I am going back to see her in a few weeks, when I may also have the ASC assessment result.  Yes the doctor did check my ears and said that she can't see any wax. etc.  Generally my hearing is fine, well at least unless there is ambient noise like you mention classiccodger, but no other difficulties.

I have noticed the noise worsening when after being in a generally busy environment and when tired (generally high pitched and sometimes a kind of underwater sound).  Most of the time it doesn't bother me much.

The doc also advised me to ring the tinnitus organisation, who basically said that it is nothing to worry about and to practice relaxation techniques and listen to natural sounds.  That advise made me feel better, and I don't feel that I need any further help as I can cope with it.  

However I hope that this isn't a sign of worsening anxiety, that as the doc suggests needs treating.  I would much rather carry on without medical intervention if possible.  I did read on the NHS website that things like Applied Relaxation are advised before medication anyway (which does sound interesting), does anyone have any experience of these?  When I asked a few years ago about non-medication approaches to help anxiety I was informed that there wasn't much available.  Perhaps this has changed, I suppose I will find out at my next appointment.

Thank you all.  I have put off having treatment for anxiety and some panic when it was suggested in the past.  I would much rather tackle the emotional causes rather than take medication for this, and I told the doctor that I don't want meds if avoidable.  I am going back to see her in a few weeks, when I may also have the ASC assessment result.  Yes the doctor did check my ears and said that she can't see any wax. etc.  Generally my hearing is fine, well at least unless there is ambient noise like you mention classiccodger, but no other difficulties.

I have noticed the noise worsening when after being in a generally busy environment and when tired (generally high pitched and sometimes a kind of underwater sound).  Most of the time it doesn't bother me much.

The doc also advised me to ring the tinnitus organisation, who basically said that it is nothing to worry about and to practice relaxation techniques and listen to natural sounds.  That advise made me feel better, and I don't feel that I need any further help as I can cope with it.  

However I hope that this isn't a sign of worsening anxiety, that as the doc suggests needs treating.  I would much rather carry on without medical intervention if possible.  I did read on the NHS website that things like Applied Relaxation are advised before medication anyway (which does sound interesting), does anyone have any experience of these?  When I asked a few years ago about non-medication approaches to help anxiety I was informed that there wasn't much available.  Perhaps this has changed, I suppose I will find out at my next appointment.