Debra, UK
Debra enrolled with 6 appointments included
Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI): Initial 72.0% (category 54-72% big problem) > 56.8% (moderate problem) at Stage 4 > 15.6% (not a problem) at Stage 6
Debra's feedback at Stage 6
Q: Do you recommend others to use the CBT for Tinnitus E-Programme?
A: "Yes, you need somewhere to get information from which is clear and you do not get that by looking in lots of different places. You need somewhere to go which is consistent."
Q: What benefit have you experienced using the relaxation element of the course so far?
A: "I feel that I have benefitted from the relaxation exercises that I have been doing throughout the course. I have never done relaxation exercises before. I did find it difficult at first but the more I do them the better I am starting to feel."
Q: How has the neuroscience-based learning about the amygdala, autonomic ladder and brain plasticity helped you to relate to your experience of tinnitus, anxiety and stress?
A: "I feel that it has helped me realise that I can alter my feelings over time. It has helped me understand how my brain goes into fight/ flight mode. I feel that I can feel less stressed about it, although it is hard at times I do feel more positive these days."
Q: What have you learned from the costs & benefits transaction work (used from stage 3)? Estimate how much you have already adjusted from having a problem-oriented perspective towards a recovery-oriented perspective (e.g. 2/10 > 7/10 indicates an improvement of 5 so far)
A: "It did help me think more clearly."
Q: You are likely to have had your first 1-1 by now. Did you benefit from your 1-1 and if so, how?
A: "Yes It did benefit me by talking things through."
Q: What is your own impression of your progress to date?
A: "I do feel in a much more positive frame of mind."