Effects of Tinnitus

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Tinnitus Support Derbyshire provides compassionate tinnitus support for people across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and North Derbyshire. We help you understand the emotional impact tinnitus can have, including feelings of stress, anxiety, frustration, or worry, and support you in developing healthier responses to it.

Our service offers practical advice and guidance on effective ways to manage tinnitus and reduce its impact on your daily life.

As well as providing information and support for tinnitus sufferers throughout Chesterfield and the wider Derbyshire area, we are here to listen. Talking to someone about your concerns, anxieties, or the distress tinnitus may cause can be therapeutic in itself and can help you feel more confident and in control.

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What is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the conscious awareness of a sound that is not due to an external source and affects about 1 in 8 of the population. Tinnitus is rarely a sign of a serious underlying condition. For some people it may come and go and only be a minor irritation. However, it can sometimes be continuous and have a significant impact on everyday life. Severe cases can be very distressing, affect concentration and cause problems such as difficulty sleeping (insomnia) and depression.

What Is Tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the conscious awareness of a sound that is not due to an external source...

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Our Emotional Reaction

Tinnitus is closely associated with the emotional system (in particular the Amygdala) which is part of...

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Psychology of Tinnitus

True silence is rare, especially in urban environments where background noise is almost constant. When we...

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Managing Tinnitus

Managing Stress It has now been proven that practising Mindfulness is a helpful technique to use...

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How to Donate

How to donate to Tinnitus Support Derbyshire Our services rely on volunteers and charitable donations. If...

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Effects of Tinnitus

Tinnitus can have an effect on the lives of people experiencing it: Trouble sleeping Can’t concentrate...

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Support and Advice Services

We offer a range of support and advice services including:

  • Information and advice about tinnitus
  • Access to lay counselling and one-to-one support
  • Personalised letter in response to each new enquiry
  • Access to Group Workshops
  • Self-help fact sheets including managing stress and relaxation techniques
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Group Meetings

We now hold our support group meetings at The Woodside Inn, Ashgate Road, Chesterfield where we have bi-monthly meetings. Some are soup and socials with interesting speakers, other meetings focus on understanding Tinnitus and learning to live well with the condition; all meetings give new members an opportunity to share any concerns or ask questions. The focus is on self-help, support and management.

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Membership

We have a two options for membership, both include a magazine – £15 per year sending the magazine via email or £21 per year sending the magazine via post. If you wish to become a member you will receive:

  • Ongoing support
  • Opportunity to attend regular meetings
  • Regular bi-monthly copy of our Wellbeing Magazine (by email or post)
  • Continued access to lay counselling and Group Workshops
  • Signposting to the appropriate pathway through the hospital system and additional support from Senior Audiologists
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Latest Media

To find out more about our group, please watch this short video