Health8/10/2025The Guardian

Learning to live with the torture of tinnitus | Letters

Learning to live with the torture of tinnitus | Letters

The article discusses the personal experiences of readers dealing with the onset of tinnitus, a condition characterized by a persistent ringing or buzzing sound in the ears. The author initially thought the sound was a dripping tap and frantically searched for the source, only to be told by her husband, a GP, that she had tinnitus. The article highlights the despair and frustration that can accompany the sudden onset of this condition, as the cause is often unknown. Readers respond to an earlier article by Lara Williams, who also described the distress she felt when confronted with the unexplained noise. The article emphasizes the difficulty in coping with tinnitus and the need for greater understanding and support for those affected by this condition.

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