The doctor seemed to think that the cause of my tinnitus was a history of loud noises, Del Monte and boy's bands. He gave no hope for ever having something that would alleviate the tinnitus. Number 5 says to be wary of hopeless prognostications from doctors. The How is the problem treated section doesn't hold out much hope, except for the vitamins. They may prove helpful. Reducing stress and getting enough sleep are other important things to remember. Usually I don't note my tinnitus. It is just there in the background. However I have gotten negative at times, thinking I will never hear silence again, and I miss silence sometimes. However the habituation of the tinnitus has happened, and I deal with it; much better than when it first started. I was pretty anxious for a while, but this went away. I have also noticed that if I am overly tired, or stressed, the tinnitus is louder. I can handle this.
