Hi Tinnitus Friends & Family, Are you constantly aware of your tinnitus — checking it, reacting to it, and wondering why it never seems to fade into the background? You’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with tinnitus obsessive thoughts, but the good news is: your brain isn’t broken — it’s just stuck in a loop. In this video, tinnitus coach Frieder Kühne explains why your mind keeps focusing on the sound and how to finally shift that focus using proven tools from CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). You’ll learn: ✅ Why your brain gets caught in a tinnitus threat response loop ✅ How attention and anxiety reinforce the sound ✅ Why trying to stop thinking about tinnitus can make it worse ✅ The powerful role of cognitive defusion and acceptance ✅ Mental techniques to reduce tinnitus anxiety and regain control ✅ How tinnitus habituation actually works — and how to start it today ✅ Why this isn’t about silencing the sound, but changing your relationship to ⸻ 🎯 This podcast is perfect if you’ve ever searched: • “Why do I keep thinking about my tinnitus?” • “How to stop noticing tinnitus” • “Tinnitus feels worse in silence” • “Tinnitus won’t go away and I can’t stop focusing on it” • “CBT for tinnitus relief” • “ACT for tinnitus habituation” • “Tinnitus anxiety relief strategies” Enjoy and hear you in the next one! Your Tinnitus Coach Frieder

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