Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire

I do not enjoy life because of tinnitus. My tinnitus has gotten worse over the years. Tinnitus interferes with my ability to tell where sounds are coming from. I am unable to follow conversation during meetings because of tinnitus. Tinnitus causes me to avoid noisy situations. Tinnitus interferes with my speech understanding when talking with someone in a noisy room. I feel uneasy in social situations because of tinnitus. The general public does not know about the devastating nature of tinnitus. I cannot concentrate because of tinnitus. Tinnitus creates family problems. Tinnitus causes me to feel depressed. I find it difficult to explain what tinnitus is to others. Tinnitus causes stress. I am unable to relax because of tinnitus. I complain more because of tinnitus. I have trouble falling asleep at night because of tinnitus. Tinnitus makes me feel tired. Tinnitus makes me feel insecure. Tinnitus contributes to a feeling of general ill health. Tinnitus affects the quality of my relationships. Tinnitus has caused a reduction in my speech understanding ability. Tinnitus makes me feel annoyed. Tinnitus interferes with my speech understanding when listening to the television. Tinnitus makes me feel anxious. I think I have a healthy outlook on tinnitus. I have support from my friends regarding my tinnitus. I feel frustrated frequently because of tinnitus.