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Didn't know this: Depression can cause tinnitus

Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:40 am
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
32784 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:40 am
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Yes, depression and tinnitus are closely linked, with depression frequently exacerbating the severity and emotional impact of tinnitus. While not a direct physical cause of ear damage, depression increases stress and affects brain function, making the ringing or buzzing sound more noticeable, persistent, and distressing.
Posted by Flavius Belisarius
Member since Feb 2016
992 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:42 am to
The inverse is also true, tinnitus can cause and exacerbate depression. Drives patients crazy.
This post was edited on 4/2/26 at 12:04 pm
Posted by tonydtigr
Beautiful Downtown Glenn Springs,Tx
Member since Nov 2011
6951 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:42 am to
Interesting.
What's your source?
Posted by Enadious
formerly B5Lurker City of Central
Member since Aug 2004
18766 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:42 am to
I've had tinnitus all of my life. It was so bad as a kid that it would wake me, and I'd think a swarm of locusts was in my room.
Posted by Shexter
Prairieville
Member since Feb 2014
22016 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:43 am to
Posted by Lonnie Utah
Utah!
Member since Jul 2012
35891 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:44 am to
My ears are ringing as I read this. I've told my wife recently (for the past 10 years) I've just felt "down"....

In before corelation =/= cauation....
Posted by LSUtoBOOT
Member since Aug 2012
21554 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:56 am to
This is sad to hear.
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
32784 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 8:59 am to
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Interesting.
What's your source?


My original post was just asking Google.

Here is a link to an NIH study.

NIH link


Here's a Center for Anxiety study too.

quote:

The Connection between Tinnitus and Depression
Studies display that about one-third of people with tinnitus also suffer from depression which is much higher than in people without it. This strong link is frequently known as tinnitus linked to depression.

This happens due to both conditions may disturb the same parts of the brain that switch emotions and serotonin levels. When a person feels worried or upset, at that time, their tinnitus can get worse. This produces a cycle when the ringing causes more emotional discomfort and that pain makes the sound feel louder.
This post was edited on 4/2/26 at 9:01 am
Posted by TDsngumbo
Member since Oct 2011
52218 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 9:00 am to
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Depression can cause tinnitus

Damn, hate to hear that
Posted by SundayFunday
Member since Sep 2011
10557 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 9:17 am to
based off that it means depression can WORSEN tinnitus, not cause (unless it directly says in the article). This is true and tinnitus more often leads to depression for obvious reasons
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
135363 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 9:34 am to
quote:

Depression can cause tinnitus
quote:

While not a direct physical cause of ear damage, depression
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Posted by wareaglepete
Siberia
Member since Dec 2012
19899 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 9:36 am to
Don’t know about depression but I know an Ampeg stack, Marshall stack, and a big arse drum kit can for sure cause it.
Posted by jaytothen
Member since Jan 2020
8886 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 11:59 am to
Posted by Everyday Is Saturday
Member since Dec 2025
2766 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 12:14 pm to
My ears are high-pitched ringing as I type.

Why do I notice? Because your subject line. Before I read it, did not realize it.

Great sleep and background noise cancelled it, offset by 3rd cup of coffee of course!

Farthest from depressed as possible here!
Posted by Hobie101
Member since May 2012
1293 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 12:17 pm to
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Interesting.
What's your source?


Personal experience for me.
Posted by White Bear
Homeless
Member since Jul 2014
17815 posts
Posted on 4/2/26 at 1:19 pm to
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Depression can cause tinnitus
.45 acp will, too
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