tinnyTIM (Tinnitus Is Manageable) is a free tinnitus habituation and sound therapy app designed to help people understand tinnitus recovery, reduce fear and track their habituation journey.
Your Habituation Journey
Tap a level to read more. Pick the one that feels most honest.
Optional Tinnitus Filter
This feature reduces a small part of the sound that matches your tinnitus pitch.
For example, my tinnitus sounds like a very high-pitched hiss, so I would use a setting around 10,000 Hz.
Not sure what your tinnitus pitch is?
Try searching online for "My Tinnitus Notch" or "Tinnitus Pitch Matching". These free tools can help you estimate the frequency of your tinnitus.
Some people find this helpful as part of sound therapy, while others notice little difference.
Experimental — leave it switched off if you are unsure.
Press Start to begin.
This tool is for general wellbeing support only and is not medical advice. Use safe listening levels. If tinnitus is new, sudden, one-sided with hearing loss, pulsing, or distressing, speak to a qualified clinician.
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When my tinnitus first started, I worried about it a lot. If you're concerned, it's always worth getting your ears checked. In some cases, hearing aids can help, particularly if hearing loss is involved.
Today I can still hear it if I listen for it, but most of the time I simply do not care about it, and it isn't a problem.
Habituation is real. Many people get there.
Recovery does not always mean silence.
It can mean the sound is there, but it no longer feels important and is often not a distraction.
Recovery can mean you stop checking, stop arguing with it, and return your attention to life.
The goal is not silence.
The goal is freedom.
Use this app as a gentle reminder that progress is possible, even on louder days.
The journey levels in this app use original wording inspired by common tinnitus habituation and recovery concepts. They are not a diagnostic tool.
Inspired by tinnitus habituation and recovery concepts, and by the experiences of people who have successfully learned to live well with tinnitus.
The wording, level descriptions and app design used in tinnyTIM are original adaptations created for educational and self-help purposes.