Many who suffer from vestibular disorders, Meniere’s disease or chromic tinnitus, eventually find themselves withdrawing from society, friends and public places, due in part to a difficulty in communication, depression, fear and anxiety.
Although we might feel more comfortable in our isolation, in the long run studies have shown that reducing social interaction only compounds our feelings of hopelessness thus perpetuating the cycle of despair.
Tinnitus & Isolation
Even a modicum of social interaction whether it is with friends or strangers in the form of volunteering has proven to boost serotonin levels and improve mood, promoting optimism and happiness. The importance of social interaction cannot be stressed enough when confronted with unpredictable vestibular conditions such as Meniere’s disease.
It can be as simple as communing with nature and taking stock of what you can do, see and hear. Attending community events, volunteering or inviting a friend out for tea. This might all seem trivial and the least of your worries whilst you deal with your condition. But the sooner you accept the condition and face it regardless of what happens whilst you are out or how you feel when you are out, the better your long term prognosis will be.
Do not let your comfort zone become your prison
Contact me at robert.richards@tinnitusretrain.com for a free EFT tinnitus cessation consultation.
