Karen Cook, who worked as a flight attendant, shared her story with BBC News, describing how hyperacusis drastically altered her life. “Sound is everywhere. It’s like air, you can’t escape it. Sound keeps me a prisoner. It has completely erased me.”
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Sufferers are from all walks of life. Hyperacusis often has a significant impact on every part of a person’s life, from their work, their home environment, and virtually every social setting.
Neil’s story: “I was an aspiring jazz musician. Now, I can’t live any semblance of a normal life.”
Hyperacusis is so surreal and beyond the comprehension of anyone who isn't experiencing it firsthand. I can't count the number of times people have said, “Hey, have you tried earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones"? To be fair to them, I doubt I could ever understand...
Hyperacusis is a Movie Star!
For the first time ever, hyperacusis takes the lead in a major motion picture, Tuner. The Washington Post has named Tuner one of the best movies of 2026. We agree! Tuner is an engaging crime caper with a love story on the side, and it sheds needed light on this truly...
Applications now being accepted for research grants!
Hyperacusis Research is pleased to announce expanded funding opportunities through our new partnership with Tinnitus Quest (TQ), helping to accelerate the search for effective treatments and a cure for hyperacusis. Researchers worldwide may now apply for grants of up...