Memory problems
Tinnitus annoyance also takes a chunk of your brain power which could have been invested in memory building. Memory storage is a complex neurological phenomena and tinnitus can impact this cognitive function among others. Perception of information is an important step in memory storage, which is effected in chronic tinnitus. Patients may also report difficulty in retrieving information from memory. Simply enough, poor memory can be linked to poor concentration seen in tinnitus. Other cognitive functions, and general intellect, problem solving skill etc. can also be limited due to severe tinnitus.