subject: The Mystery Of Tinnitus And How to Treat It [print this page] Experiences of tinnitus are very common in all age groups, especially following exposure to loud noise. However, it is unusual for it to be a major problem. In contrast, the people who are debilitated by their tinnitus are often found to be suffering from a major depressive disorder. Most people with tinnitus are not bothered by it. Some of the Do's and Don'ts of managing your tinnitus are: DON'T. Causes of objective tinnitus are usually easier to find.