Tinnitus - the sound of Silence

Priapus said:
I’ve never given it much thought.

But then again I also learnt the other week that some people don’t have an inner voice when they process their thoughts or read etc. I can’t imagine such a thing.
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How is that possible? Do they not have thoughts then? That would make them braindead then surely?
 
wingnut771 said:
How is that possible? Do they not have thoughts then? That would make them braindead then surely?
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Not much different to people who don't see shaped and colours and such in their minds eye.

Have a google on anendophasia, aphantasia and anaduralia it's quite fascinating.

On a similar note I also found out recently you can have tinnitus that OTHER PEOPLE can hear, which just boggles my mind.
 
Priapus said:
I’ve never given it much thought.

But then again I also learnt the other week that some people don’t have an inner voice when they process their thoughts or read etc. I can’t imagine such a thing.
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The more confusing part about it is that at first you assume the noise is external and just something irritating and then there comes a point that you realise it's just you and it's all internal and you can't do **** about it.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Not much different to people who don't see shaped and colours and such in their minds eye.

Have a google on anendophasia, aphantasia and anaduralia it's quite fascinating.

On a similar note I also found out recently you can have tinnitus that OTHER PEOPLE can hear, which just boggles my mind.
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WTF! How is that possible? Do they have cicadas in their ears?
 
wingnut771 said:
WTF! How is that possible? Do they have cicadas in their ears?
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These people “visualize” their thoughts. It’s like when I’m reading a book; I’m able to visualize scenes and characters almost like a still movie - to other people reading a book is like watching a movie. They don’t have an internal voice reading it. It’s just a movie in their head that they visualize. Wild.
 
Priapus said:
These people “visualize” their thoughts. It’s like when I’m reading a book; I’m able to visualize scenes and characters almost like a still movie - to other people reading a book is like watching a movie. They don’t have an internal voice reading it. It’s just a movie in their head that they visualize. Wild.
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I was asking how someone can hear another persons tinnitus.
 
RedViking said:
Meh. Thats not possible unless the noise is coming from your mouth.
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Objective tinnitus is a rare condition where a person's tinnitus can be heard by an examiner. It's caused by sounds generated near the middle ear by muscle contractions or turbulent blood flow.

Causes

Blood vessel disorders: Aneurysms, vascular malformations, or blockages in the arteries (atherosclerosis)
Muscle spasms: Myoclonus of the palatal muscles, tensor tympani, or stapedius muscles
Tumors: Glomus tumors in the middle ear

Symptoms

Pulsatile, rhythmic sounds that can be heard by an examiner
Associated symptoms such as hearing loss, aural fullness, vertigo, and headaches

Diagnosis

A diagnosis of objective tinnitus requires an examiner to be able to hear the sound
Diagnostic imaging studies may be needed to identify the cause

Treatment

Medications or surgery to treat blood vessel disorders
Muscle relaxant medications
Surgery to remove a tumor
Educational counseling
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Sound therapy
Hearing aids
Cochlear implants

Prevention

Limiting alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine
Eating right and exercising regularly to keep blood vessels healthy
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"heard by an examiner"

As I thought. Makes sense. But it's not audible. As some have mentioned above they can hear the blood flow or their hearts pump.
 
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