Tinnitus can vary a lot between individuals, therefore you can find many different types of tinnitus. The most important difference can be found in the extent to which tinnitus is considered a problem by the people it affects. Some people learn to live with the condition quite quickly, and in these cases tinnitus is often perceived as just a buzzing noise in the back of the head. To others, the condition is intolerable and so disturbing that they have to quit their jobs or give up studying.

For many tinnitus sufferers the problem is most noticeable at night. As the din of daily activities subsides, tinnitus becomes more prominent.

Many sufferers also have problems concentrating.