Tinnitus activates and affects several brain regions outside the hearing system:

3. Negative Feedback Loop

Tinnitus often creates a vicious cycle:

Tinnitus → Brain interprets as threat → Stress increases → Brain focuses more on tinnitus → Tinnitus worsens

This loop explains why tinnitus can be so mentally exhausting and emotionally overwhelming for many people.

Long-Term Brain Effects:

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