Tinnitus, Anxiety and Depression: Everything You Need to Know : That ringing sensation in your ear is not abnormal — this is the first, and most important fact you need to understand about tinnitus. 50 million Americans struggle with some form of this ear ringing, so you are not alone. While there is no actual cure for tinnitus , its symptoms are often treatable, so a trip to an audiologist could do a world of good for your quality of life.