{"id":34845,"date":"2026-06-19T11:39:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/?page_id=34845"},"modified":"2026-06-22T07:57:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:57:43","slug":"tinnitus-roadmap-download-email","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/nl\/tinnitus-roadmap-download-email\/","title":{"rendered":"Tinnitus Roadmap Download (email)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-41bf7bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Logomobiel.png\" alt=\"Still Tinnitus logo\" class=\"wp-image-24403\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Logomobiel.png 827w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Logomobiel-300x48.png 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Logomobiel-768x124.png 768w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Logomobiel-18x3.png 18w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Logomobiel-480x77.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"features\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">The Tinnitus Relief Roadmap<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">A free 8-page expert guide with science-based tips to help you reduce panic, avoid common mistakes, and know what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tinnitus-roadmap-small.jpeg\" alt=\"8 pages on a table with images and text showing a tinnitus roadmap from Still Tinnitus by Roel van Gorkum\" class=\"wp-image-34760\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tinnitus-roadmap-small.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tinnitus-roadmap-small-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tinnitus-roadmap-small-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tinnitus-roadmap-small-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Tinnitus-roadmap-small-16x12.jpeg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Essential checks to rule out medical red flags<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>What to do first, today, tonight, this week, and longer term.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First: check for medical red flags.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Visit Doctor or ENT urgently when any of these apply:<br><\/strong><br>\u2610&nbsp;Sudden hearing loss (within hours to 3 days).<br>\u2610&nbsp;New neurological symptoms: facial numbness, speech\/vision changes, severe imbalance.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Severe vertigo with hearing change (room spinning, tilting, vomiting).<br>\u2610&nbsp;Suicidal thoughts, inability to function\/sleep due to distress.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I understand this guide is not a medical diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>All other cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Visit your primary care doctor for a check-up (including blood pressure).<br>\u2610&nbsp;Have your hearing tested at an audiologist (obtain audiogram).<br>\u2610&nbsp;Visit an ENT if you experience dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, or neurological symptoms. If you have asymmetric hearing loss, an MRI may be considered when there is more than a 15 dB difference between ears at any 2 adjacent frequencies. Pulsatile tinnitus (tinnitus pulsating with heartbeat) is also an indication for ENT visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Today: stop feeding the panic loop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I will stop checking whether the sound is still there.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will not test tinnitus in silence today.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will not panic-Google or read horror stories today.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will use gentle background sound if silence makes tinnitus feel worse.&nbsp;<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will do one normal activity while tinnitus is present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tonight: protect sleep<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I will use soft neutral sound if needed.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will not research tinnitus in bed.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will not measure the sound while trying to sleep.<br>\u2610&nbsp;My goal tonight is rest, not solving tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This week: reduce tinnitus control over your life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I will restart one normal activity I have been avoiding (only if your energy is sufficient, do not force anything).<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will stop comparing today\u2019s tinnitus to yesterday\u2019s.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will focus on reducing the impact of tinnitus instead of trying to force silence.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I will choose structured education over random cure-hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Longer term: follow a structured path<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610\u00a0If tinnitus affects my sleep, mood, work, focus, or daily life, I will consider structured help.<br>\u2610\u00a0I understand that even though no cures exist, it is possible to retrain my brain to stop focusing on my tinnitus.<br>\u2610\u00a0This process is called habituation: your brain gradually stops treating tinnitus as a threat so it can fade into the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-31beee3ea9cfa5459139adab93dd46ab wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Leave your email below and I&#8217;ll send you this entire page as a PDF guide, as well as more information on the method I used to habituat<\/strong>e<strong> and reduce my tinnitus from a 9\/10 to a 1\/10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">\n<style>\n#_form_1_ {\n  position: relative;\n  text-align: left;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  background: white;\n  border: 0;\nwidth: 100%\n  max-width: 100%;\n  color: #000;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  box-shadow: 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class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">I&#8217;ll only send you the roadmap and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Common tinnitus mistakes to avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DO\u2019s for tinnitus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Stay physically active even if tinnitus fluctuates temporarily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Improve sleep quality with low-stimulation evenings and consistent routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Use hearing protection selectively in genuinely loud environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Use neutral background sounds rather than stimulating podcasts or music.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Practice meditation or relaxation regularly to reduce stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Eat reasonably healthy and reduce excessive alcohol intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Reduce tinnitus monitoring\/checking behaviors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Get your official Tinnitus Functional Index Test score&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/free-tinnitus-test\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Trust habituation, and get help if you want a structured plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Use scientifically grounded tinnitus information and qualified experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DONT\u2019s for tinnitus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t panic or assume tinnitus means your life is over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t endlessly read negative tinnitus forums and doom stories.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t constantly check, compare, or analyze the sound.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t overprotect your ears in normal sound environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t wear earplugs all night unless medically necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t sleep with stimulating podcasts\/music running continuously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t doomscroll or use your phone in bed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t rely on miracle cures, supplements, or influencer claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t stop exercising purely because tinnitus spikes temporarily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Don\u2019t assume every spike means permanent damage or worsening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When first aid is not enough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a0922f382c32b42a8de8aabebd0b8599 wp-block-paragraph\">If tinnitus still affects your sleep, mood, concentration, work, or daily life, you likely need more than tips. You could benefit from a structured process that helps you accelerate tinnitus habituation.&nbsp;<strong>Leave your email below and I&#8217;ll send you my free 40-minute webinar that explains how to achieve lasting habituation so tinnitus fades into the background.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">\n<style>\n#_form_1_ {\n  position: relative;\n  text-align: left;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  background: white;\n  border: 0;\nwidth: 100%\n  max-width: 100%;\n  color: #000;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n@media (min-width: 769px) {\n  #_form_1_ {\n    max-width: 450px;\n  }\n}\n\n#_form_1_,\n#_form_1_ *,\n#_form_1_ *::before,\n#_form_1_ *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-content,\n#_form_1_ ._form_element,\n#_form_1_ ._field-wrapper,\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  margin-left: auto;\n  margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form_element {\n  position: relative;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-label {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input[type=\"email\"] {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px 14px;\n  border: 1px solid #ABABAB;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  background: #fff;\n  color: #000d2d;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input::placeholder {\n  color: #444;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  opacity: 1;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  display: block;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n  display: flex;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  text-align: center;\n  background: #007ddd;\n  border: 0;\n  border-radius: 50px;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 20px 30px;\n  margin: 0;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:hover,\n#_form_1_ ._submit:focus-visible {\n  background: #0060dd;\n  color: #fff;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:disabled {\n  cursor: not-allowed;\n  opacity: 0.4;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<form method=\"POST\" action=\"https:\/\/roelvangorkum.activehosted.com\/proc.php\" id=\"_form_1_\" class=\"_form _form_1 _inline-form _dark\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"u\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"f\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"c\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"m\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"act\" value=\"sub\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"v\" value=\"2\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"or\" value=\"9c574c03-c43b-49d8-8abc-f3faae75a6b1\">\n\n  <div class=\"_form-content\">\n    <div class=\"_form_element _field_email _full_width\">\n      <label for=\"email\" class=\"_form-label\">Email<\/label>\n      <div class=\"_field-wrapper\">\n        <input type=\"email\" id=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Your email\" required=\"\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"_button-wrapper _full_width\">\n      <button id=\"_form_1_submit\" class=\"_submit\" type=\"submit\">\n                Download Printable PDF\n      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/form>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">I&#8217;ll only send you the roadmap and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. How to manage a tinnitus spike&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>What to do when tinnitus suddenly feels louder, scarier, or impossible to ignore.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Name the spike<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Literally say this:&nbsp;<em>\u201cThis is a tinnitus spike. My job is to calm the reaction, not solve everything right now.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>Naming the spike creates distance. Your future isn\u2019t ruined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I named this as a spike, not a catastrophe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Stop measuring the sound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Say this: \u201cMeasuring keeps tinnitus important. I am not measuring it right now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I don\u2019t check whether it is getting louder and&nbsp;I don\u2019t compare this spike to yesterday.<br>\u2610&nbsp;I don\u2019t sit in silence, cover one ear, or go to a quiet room to double-check it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Reduce contrast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If silence makes tinnitus stand out, add gentle background sound. You can download my free app with masking sounds here (<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/nl\/app\/still-tinnitus\/id6465992007\">Apple<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.stilltinnitus\">Android<\/a>). You can also open a window or a fan, or listen to your favorite music. Keep it gentle. The goal is not to overpower tinnitus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I added calm background sound if silence was making it worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: Block panic-searching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not search tinnitus forums, cure claims, horror stories, or symptom explanations while anxious. If you have a medical concern, write it down and contact a qualified professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I did not panic-Google or read worst-case stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 5: Do one normal activity for 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose one small activity and do it while tinnitus is present. Do a meditation, make tea, take a shower, take a walk, prepare food, read one page, tidy one small area, watch something calm, do something fun, or message someone about something unrelated to tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I did one normal activity while tinnitus was present and didn\u2019t wait until the spike was gone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 6: Use the spike script<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read this slowly: \u201cThis spike feels uncomfortable, but I do not need to solve my whole tinnitus problem right now. Checking, searching, and fighting will only keep my brain focused on it. My job is to respond calmly and teach my brain that this sound is not an emergency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;I used the spike script instead of arguing with the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 7: Getting help is not failing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a6a3bf70c90d989e9720dca50d7b74c4 wp-block-paragraph\">If tinnitus spikes, sleep problems, fear, or constant monitoring keep controlling your life, the next step is a structured approach. <strong>Leave your email below and I&#8217;ll share my 5-step tinnitus relief system with you I used to calm my tinnitus down from a 9\/10 to a 1\/10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">\n<style>\n#_form_1_ {\n  position: relative;\n  text-align: left;\n  margin: 0 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placeholder=\"Your email\" required=\"\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"_button-wrapper _full_width\">\n      <button id=\"_form_1_submit\" class=\"_submit\" type=\"submit\">\n                Download Printable PDF\n      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/form>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">I&#8217;ll only send you the roadmap and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus: Free app with masking sounds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Still-Tinnitus-course-app-workbook-1024x430.jpg\" alt=\"A smartphone displaying the Still Tinnitus app with sound options (rain, campfire, crickets, etc.), placed on a notebook with a pen beside it.\" class=\"wp-image-26604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Still-Tinnitus-course-app-workbook-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Still-Tinnitus-course-app-workbook-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Still-Tinnitus-course-app-workbook-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Still-Tinnitus-course-app-workbook.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the fastest ways to reduce the impact of tinnitus is to add a soft background sound. But not every sound works equally well.&nbsp;I created a free app with specialized masking sounds based on the sounds that helped me the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Checklist for masking sounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610\u00a0Download my free app leaving your email address below.<br>\u2610 Use your phone on speaker instead of headphones.<br>\u2610 Choose a sound you like.<br>\u2610 Set the volume as low as possible at first.<br>\u2610 If you do not get enough relief, increase the volume step by step.<br>\u2610 Louder is not necessarily better. The goal is to create a softer listening environment so your tinnitus is less noticeable.<br>\u2610 If you still do not get enough relief, try the cricket sound. It is more intense, but it can temporarily \u201cquiet\u201d tinnitus for some people, especially those with high-pitched tinnitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next step: try a meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Meditation can help calm your nervous system and reduce the attention you give to the tinnitus.<br>\u2610 Start by playing a masking sound you like. It continues during the meditation for added support.<br>\u2610 Sit comfortably in a chair or on a couch. You do not need to sit cross-legged.<br>\u2610 Start a meditation, follow the instructions, and focus on your breathing.<br>\u2610 With both hands, gently touch your index finger to your thumb.<br>\u2610 If this works well, you can also try meditating without a masking sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-e20c53cdc4cffaf6da1b0125482b259d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>These quick techniques can help in the moment. When you are ready to move beyond temporary relief, leave your email below to receive this guide as PDF plus more information on how I got lasting relief by combining four different methods into one structured method.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">\n<style>\n#_form_1_ {\n  position: relative;\n  text-align: left;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  background: white;\n  border: 0;\nwidth: 100%\n  max-width: 100%;\n  color: #000;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n@media (min-width: 769px) {\n  #_form_1_ {\n    max-width: 450px;\n  }\n}\n\n#_form_1_,\n#_form_1_ *,\n#_form_1_ *::before,\n#_form_1_ *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-content,\n#_form_1_ ._form_element,\n#_form_1_ ._field-wrapper,\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  margin-left: auto;\n  margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form_element {\n  position: relative;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-label {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input[type=\"email\"] {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px 14px;\n  border: 1px solid #ABABAB;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  background: #fff;\n  color: #000d2d;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input::placeholder {\n  color: #444;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  opacity: 1;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  display: block;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n  display: flex;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  text-align: center;\n  background: #007ddd;\n  border: 0;\n  border-radius: 50px;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 20px 30px;\n  margin: 0;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:hover,\n#_form_1_ ._submit:focus-visible {\n  background: #0060dd;\n  color: #fff;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:disabled {\n  cursor: not-allowed;\n  opacity: 0.4;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<form method=\"POST\" action=\"https:\/\/roelvangorkum.activehosted.com\/proc.php\" id=\"_form_1_\" class=\"_form _form_1 _inline-form _dark\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"u\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"f\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"c\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"m\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"act\" value=\"sub\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"v\" value=\"2\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"or\" value=\"9c574c03-c43b-49d8-8abc-f3faae75a6b1\">\n\n  <div class=\"_form-content\">\n    <div class=\"_form_element _field_email _full_width\">\n      <label for=\"email\" class=\"_form-label\">Email<\/label>\n      <div class=\"_field-wrapper\">\n        <input type=\"email\" id=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Your email\" required=\"\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"_button-wrapper _full_width\">\n      <button id=\"_form_1_submit\" class=\"_submit\" type=\"submit\">\n                Download Printable PDF\n      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/form>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">I&#8217;ll only send you the roadmap and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus: Jaw and neck exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many people, tinnitus changes when they clench their jaw, move their neck, press around the jaw, or hold tension in their shoulders. This is often described as somatic tinnitus, meaning body tension or movement may influence the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These exercises are meant to reduce tension. They should feel gentle. Do not force any movement, and stop if you feel pain, dizziness, pressure, or discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise 1: Massage your jaw<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Place three fingers on each side of your face, starting at your temples.<br>\u2610 Press down firmly and slowly make circular movements.<br>\u2610 Circle 10 times, then move downward. As you move down from your temples, you may feel a bone ridge. Just below that ridge, press down again and open your jaw a few times to feel the muscles. Circle 10 times again.<br>\u2610 Move down about half an inch, or 2 cm, and continue circling as you move downward.<br>\u2610 Try to feel where your jaw muscles are tense and focus on those areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-1.png 461w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-1-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-1-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise 2: Jaw protrude<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Move your lower jaw as far forward as feels comfortable. Hold it there for 5 seconds, then release.<br>\u2610 Repeat the movement slowly. Many people with high-pitched tinnitus notice their tinnitus gets louder while moving the jaw forward. That is okay.<br>\u2610 When the jaw returns to its normal position, the tinnitus may feel quieter, although this effect is often temporary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"299\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-2.png 464w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-2-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise 3: push the jaw<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Open your mouth as far as feels comfortable, without overstretching.<br>\u2610 Take your stronger hand, usually your right hand, and spread your thumb and index finger. Place them on the front of your jaw.<br>\u2610 Press the jaw backward toward your neck. The movement should be mostly horizontal, not downward.<br>\u2610 Increase the pressure gently, but do not force anything, especially if you have existing TMJ issues.<br>\u2610 Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times.<br>\u2610 It may help to open your jaw to about 80% of your maximum range instead of opening it fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-3.png 446w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-3-300x279.png 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-3-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise 4: Neck stretch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Sit up straight in a chair and look forward.<br>\u2610 Carefully turn your neck to the left as far as feels comfortable and hold for 5 seconds.<br>\u2610 Do the same to the right side.<br>\u2610 Then look up for 5 seconds.<br>\u2610 Finally, look down for 10 seconds.<br>\u2610 Repeat 3 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-4.png 537w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-4-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-4-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise 5: Back stretch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Stand up and hold your hands behind your back. Look up and slightly backward while pulling your arms away from your body. Hold for 10 seconds.<br>\u2610 Release your hands, keep your legs straight, and fold forward. Try to bring your fingers as close to the floor as comfortably possible.<br>\u2610 Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 3 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"366\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-5.png 366w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-5-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-5-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Exercise 6: Shoulders tuck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Sit in a chair with a straight back.<br>\u2610 Push both shoulders upward toward your ears as far as feels comfortable.<br>\u2610 Press firmly and hold for 10 seconds.<br>\u2610 Release and repeat 3 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"317\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-6.png 317w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-6-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Exercise-6-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-31533c48e0379df23fcdc5da629ec7c4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Temporary relief is useful when tinnitus spikes. But if you are tired of chasing quick fixes, the next step is a structured plan. I explain how my science-based method can help you retrain your brain to help tinnitus fade into the background.\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/tinnitus-treatment-online-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Watch the free webinar here.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">\n<style>\n#_form_1_ {\n  position: relative;\n  text-align: left;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  background: white;\n  border: 0;\nwidth: 100%\n  max-width: 100%;\n  color: #000;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n@media (min-width: 769px) {\n  #_form_1_ {\n    max-width: 450px;\n  }\n}\n\n#_form_1_,\n#_form_1_ *,\n#_form_1_ *::before,\n#_form_1_ *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-content,\n#_form_1_ ._form_element,\n#_form_1_ ._field-wrapper,\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  margin-left: auto;\n  margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form_element {\n  position: relative;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-label {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input[type=\"email\"] {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px 14px;\n  border: 1px solid #ABABAB;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  background: #fff;\n  color: #000d2d;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input::placeholder {\n  color: #444;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  opacity: 1;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  display: block;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n  display: flex;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  text-align: center;\n  background: #007ddd;\n  border: 0;\n  border-radius: 50px;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 20px 30px;\n  margin: 0;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:hover,\n#_form_1_ ._submit:focus-visible {\n  background: #0060dd;\n  color: #fff;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:disabled {\n  cursor: not-allowed;\n  opacity: 0.4;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<form method=\"POST\" action=\"https:\/\/roelvangorkum.activehosted.com\/proc.php\" id=\"_form_1_\" class=\"_form _form_1 _inline-form _dark\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"u\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"f\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"c\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"m\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"act\" value=\"sub\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"v\" value=\"2\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"or\" value=\"9c574c03-c43b-49d8-8abc-f3faae75a6b1\">\n\n  <div class=\"_form-content\">\n    <div class=\"_form_element _field_email _full_width\">\n      <label for=\"email\" class=\"_form-label\">Email<\/label>\n      <div class=\"_field-wrapper\">\n        <input type=\"email\" id=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Your email\" required=\"\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"_button-wrapper _full_width\">\n      <button id=\"_form_1_submit\" class=\"_submit\" type=\"submit\">\n                Download Printable PDF\n      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/form>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">I&#8217;ll only send you the roadmap and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bonus: Redirecting your attention<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tinnitus often becomes more noticeable when your surroundings are quiet and your attention locks onto the sound. One practical way to get quick relief is to change the input your brain is receiving: movement, fresh air, conversation, a task, or a different environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not \u201cignoring\u201d tinnitus through willpower. It is giving your nervous system something else to process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 1: Go outside for 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Step outside.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Walk slowly.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Listen for three external sounds: traffic, wind, birds, footsteps, voices, leaves, or distant movement.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Name what you hear without judging it.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Keep walking for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outdoor sound naturally creates a richer sound environment, which can make tinnitus feel less dominant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 2: The 5-4-3-2-1 reset<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Look for 5 things you can see.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Notice 4 things you can feel.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Listen for 3 sounds around you.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Notice 2 things you can smell.<br>\u2610&nbsp;Take 1 slow breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This works because it moves attention away from internal monitoring and back toward the outside world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 3: Do a simple task<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose something physical and low-pressure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610&nbsp;Make tea<br>\u2610&nbsp;Fold laundry<br>\u2610&nbsp;Water plants<br>\u2610&nbsp;Take out the trash<br>\u2610&nbsp;Tidy one surface<br>\u2610&nbsp;Stretch for two minutes<br>\u2610&nbsp;Walk around the block<br>\u2610&nbsp;Text a friend about something else than tinnitus<br>\u2610&nbsp;Prepare a snack<br>\u2610&nbsp;Do a short breathing exercise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The task should be easy enough that it does not create stress, but active enough to interrupt the tinnitus focus loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f3fcaf16e74bb3b65ec533acb03f0173 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If these exercises help but the relief does not last, that is a sign you may need a more structured approach. Leave your email below and I&#8217;ll send you this roadmap plus my 5-step method that has helped 1500+ people get lasting tinnitus relief.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:0\">\n<style>\n#_form_1_ {\n  position: relative;\n  text-align: left;\n  margin: 0 auto;\n  padding: 0px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  background: white;\n  border: 0;\nwidth: 100%\n  max-width: 100%;\n  color: #000;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  line-height: 1.6;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n@media (min-width: 769px) {\n  #_form_1_ {\n    max-width: 450px;\n  }\n}\n\n#_form_1_,\n#_form_1_ *,\n#_form_1_ *::before,\n#_form_1_ *::after {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: \"InterRoel\", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-content,\n#_form_1_ ._form_element,\n#_form_1_ ._field-wrapper,\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  margin-left: auto;\n  margin-right: auto;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form_element {\n  position: relative;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._form-label {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input[type=\"email\"] {\n  display: block;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px 14px;\n  border: 1px solid #ABABAB;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  background: #fff;\n  color: #000d2d;\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ input::placeholder {\n  color: #444;\n  font-weight: 400;\n  opacity: 1;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._button-wrapper {\n  display: block;\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-top: 0;\n  margin-bottom: 0;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n  display: flex;\n  width: 100%;\n  max-width: 100%;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  font-size: 1.2rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  text-align: center;\n  background: #007ddd;\n  border: 0;\n  border-radius: 50px;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 20px 30px;\n  margin: 0;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  appearance: none;\n  -webkit-appearance: none;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:hover,\n#_form_1_ ._submit:focus-visible {\n  background: #0060dd;\n  color: #fff;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit:disabled {\n  cursor: not-allowed;\n  opacity: 0.4;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n\n#_form_1_ ._submit {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<form method=\"POST\" action=\"https:\/\/roelvangorkum.activehosted.com\/proc.php\" id=\"_form_1_\" class=\"_form _form_1 _inline-form _dark\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"u\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"f\" value=\"1\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"s\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"c\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"m\" value=\"0\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"act\" value=\"sub\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"v\" value=\"2\">\n  <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"or\" value=\"9c574c03-c43b-49d8-8abc-f3faae75a6b1\">\n\n  <div class=\"_form-content\">\n    <div class=\"_form_element _field_email _full_width\">\n      <label for=\"email\" class=\"_form-label\">Email<\/label>\n      <div class=\"_field-wrapper\">\n        <input type=\"email\" id=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Your email\" required=\"\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"_button-wrapper _full_width\">\n      <button id=\"_form_1_submit\" class=\"_submit\" type=\"submit\">\n                Download Printable PDF\n      <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/form>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">I&#8217;ll only send you the roadmap and helpful tips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Hellish Noise to Silence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>This is my story.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, I\u2019m Roel, biomedical engineer and tinnitus expert. I got tinnitus in my left ear during a stressful period and went through the most frustrating time of my life fighting the ringing in my ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Me-and-my-son-1024x829.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32877\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Me-and-my-son-1024x829.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Me-and-my-son-300x243.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Me-and-my-son-768x622.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Me-and-my-son-15x12.jpeg 15w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Me-and-my-son.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I&#8217;m a biomedical engineer and father of two. Here you see me with my son in winter!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My primary care doctor told me, \u201cThere\u2019s no cure, you\u2019ll just have to learn to live with it.\u201d I panicked and started trying everything I read about on tinnitus forums. I took ginkgo biloba supplements and used white noise to mask the ringing. I was constantly focused on my tinnitus, but nothing helped, and I grew more and more desperate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Afraid of making things worse, I began overprotecting my ears. That backfired. I developed hyperacusis: an extreme sensitivity to sound. Everyday noises became painful. The combination of stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep eventually pushed me to a breaking point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I decided to stop fighting and started learning. I studied the work of the world\u2019s leading tinnitus experts, determined to understand what was happening in my brain and how to calm the ringing. I tested multiple science-based treatments on myself and combined them into a new method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My method worked! Within weeks, I was sleeping better and feeling less tense. The months that followed had their ups and downs: two steps forward, one step back. But over time, moments of real silence began to return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-589d594dac3214da7fa473254dee2b52 wp-block-paragraph\">These days, I sometimes still hear the ringing, but it no longer bothers me. I\u2019ve returned to everything I had put on hold because of tinnitus. Would you like to get back to enjoying your life again? I\u2019d be happy to help you!&nbsp;<strong>Leave your email below, and I&#8217;ll send you this roadmap and more helpful tips.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BNR-Foto-GOED-klein-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BNR-Foto-GOED-klein-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BNR-Foto-GOED-klein-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BNR-Foto-GOED-klein-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BNR-Foto-GOED-klein-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/BNR-Foto-GOED-klein.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-captions-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-14998996ce8239ae6c3d0a1afe09fa5a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:6px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;line-height:1.3\">Roel van Gorkum, MS, and ENT physician Dr. Wielinga on air discussing the publication of our positive clinical trial results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope this Tinnitus Relief Roadmap was helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Just know that I\u2019m here to help if you need it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take care!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3.png 150w, https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-3-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c2b20367c7ee506cb6275ceaa5dee880 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong><em>Aisha, Still Tinnitus participant:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>\u201cAfter completing the course, I genuinely feel different. The tinnitus hasn\u2019t disappeared, but my relationship with it has changed completely. I feel calmer, less afraid, and much more in control. The sound no longer dominates my thoughts or emotions the way it used to.\u201d&nbsp;<\/em> <strong>Leave your email below and I&#8217;ll send you more reviews and testimonials of Still Tinnitus participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:14px;margin-bottom:0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/bk1JCaYNzdG55EY99\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Score-rating-transparent.png\" alt=\"Transparent rating score graphic showing a 4.8 out of 5 score on Google Maps indicating positive experiences of the Still Tinnitus course.\" class=\"wp-image-24312\" style=\"aspect-ratio:7.910112359550562;object-fit:contain;width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stilltinnitus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Score-rating-transparent.png 870w, 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