In exposure therapy, the principle on which Freequency is based, it is not uncommon for the initial experience of tinnitus to become more intense. This is the emotional brain marking the perception of tinnitus as alarming and reacting accordingly. The repetition of exposure is intended to reduce aversion when becoming conscious of tinnitus, ultimately leading to an improvement in its intensity and the perceived burden of tinnitus. Of course, you are always free to decide whether to accept this initially. Take breaks when necessary or ask questions if you have any. Interested in learning more? Read more!
That varies per person. We suggest allowing approximately 6-8 weeks for effects to become noticeable. This timeframe is based on studies demonstrating that neuroplasticity takes about that amount of time with repetitive training. However, we’ve had players who experienced positive effects earlier, as well as some who didn’t notice a significant difference after two months of play. Just as unique as you are, so can be the outcome.
You will be able to find the Dutch version of Freequency in the Apple App Store. Multiple language options will be added later, including English.
It’s unfortunate that you can’t find the correct tone to match your sound. For Freequency, we’ve utilized an extensive sound library that encompasses a wide range of frequencies. Unfortunately, there are instances where individuals may experience sounds that fall outside of this library. While we aim to expand the range in the future, there is currently nothing we can do to alter this.
Freequency is, of course, based on scientific research. This research found a positive effect on the loudness of tinnitus when using Virtual Reality.
To set your tone, go to the fully redesigned tone generator in the Freequency app. This tone generator allows you to create a computer-generated tinnitus tone and fine-tune it to match the tone you hear in your head.
When you first use the app, you will automatically be guided to the tone generator. You can also open the tone generator later to add additional tones or experiment with different options. You’ll find the tone generator under ‘My Profile’ -> ‘Manage Tones’ -> ‘Create New Tone’. Remember to use earbuds or a Bluetooth headset instead of your phone’s speaker.
Freequency is currently only available for Apple devices, such as iPhones and iPads. The app is not available in the Google Play Store and unfortunately does not work on Android devices. Therefore, it is not possible to use Freequency on an Android device. However, keep an eye on our social media and newsletter, where we’ll announce it as soon as this comes onto the agenda.
Under ‘My Profile’, you’ll see a flame icon that shows the number of days in your streak. You maintain a streak by playing every day; it indicates how many consecutive days you’ve played. After each game session, you’ll be asked how loud your tinnitus was that day. You can indicate this using a convenient slider, which will then be linked to a colored flower icon. The color of this flower will appear in your streak overview. This allows you to easily see if the loudness of your tinnitus has decreased, stayed the same, or increased over time. This helps you assess whether the Freequency app is having the desired effect for you.
Using the Freequency app is not free. However, you can try the tone generator at no cost to see if you can match your specific tinnitus sound in the app. If you’re satisfied with the match and want to access the full functionality, you can choose a monthly, yearly, or lifetime subscription.
To gain access to playing Freequency, choose one of the subscriptions. To make the payment, you will need an Apple ID and a valid payment method.
If you receive an error message from Apple during this process, you will most likely need to update your payment method or add a new one. If you have confirmed that the payment method is available in your country or region and are still experiencing issues, please contact your bank or financial institution.
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