I had some mild hearing loss due to an acoustical trauma. The bigger problem was that I developed hyperacusis, a condition in which moderately loud sounds are painful. It is a very difficult condition to live with, especially in a big city. But anxiety definitely made it worse and causes me to perceive that my hearing loss is worse than it is. Managing my anxiety both reduces my hyperacusis symptoms and my degree of perceived hearing loss. So, yes, anxiety can create or worsen symptoms of hearing loss, at least in my experience. I wish you the best in managing your own anxiety and hope that your hearing loss is more psychosomatic than real.

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