Body image and body concept in patients with chronic tinnitus

Abstract

The literature leads us to assume that people suffering from tinnitus may also have negative feelings about their body concept and body image. This pilot study aimed to investigate patients with chronic tinnitus for the presence of disturbed body concept and body image, taking into account the subjective degree of distress and any depression. Sixty-five patients with chronic tinnitus (members of a support group) were interviewed concerning the subjective distress caused by their tinnitus, their body image and any depression. Overall, the study collective showed significantly less "vitality and body dynamics," "attractiveness/self-confidence" and was less pleased with "emphasis on the appearance of one's own body" than was a predetermined random sample of healthy controls. Comparison of those patients reporting severe tinnitus and those with mild tinnitus showed the former to suffer from significantly greater "uncertainty and concern" with regard to their bodies. In practice, problems involving a person's body image should be given greater consideration during examination and when planning treatment and, for example, therapy should incorporate body-related exercises.

Tinnitus-related Distress: A Review of Recent Findings

“…The recent findings relating tinnitus to depression, anxiety, and sleep problems confirm previous findings [13,14]. Chronic tinnitus has been found to be associated with having a negative self-image of one's body and vitality [9]. Stuerz and colleagues [9] pointed out that their experience has shown that vigorous physical activity such as running and cycling, when feasible for an individual with tinnitus, may have a positive effect.…”

“…In multiple studies of adults with tinnitus, greater severity of tinnitus was significantly associated with higher levels of depression [9][10][11]. A significant association also exists between greater tinnitus severity and greater anxiety and sleep disturbance [5].…”

“…Chronic tinnitus has been found to be associated with having a negative self-image of one's body and vitality [9]. Stuerz and colleagues [9] pointed out that their experience has shown that vigorous physical activity such as running and cycling, when feasible for an individual with tinnitus, may have a positive effect. This is congruent with evidence outside the realm of tinnitus supporting the idea that regular exercise helps reduce depression [15].…”

The Application of VR in Virtual Design

“…• The market demand is strong. "The improvement of people's spending power will change the focus of the experience of the game" [9]. Ray Davis, co-founder, and CEO of VR game company Vagrant Entertainment said: There are too many VR games now, which isolates players, which makes people very lonely.…”

Tinnitus and Psychiatric Disorders (a Clinical Psychopathological Study of Patients without Otorhinolaryngological Pathology)

“…Устанавливается высокая частота шума в ушах при таких психических расстройствах, как посттравматическое стрессовое расстройство [25,26], соматоформное расстройство [27], дисморфофобия [28].…”