I’m wondering if there is any correlation between tinnitus (ringing in ears) and mental disorders. I have been experiencing tinnitus for quite some time now and it keeps getting more and more frequent. I have been diagnosed as Bipolar II but I strongly believe it’s a misdiagnosis. 

I read somewhere that tinnitus is common among people with anxiety, stress or depression. Another reading stated that tinnitus, a ringing in the ear perceived only by the person concerned, occurs not only in the general population but also among patients suffering from schizophrenia. I also read that tinnitus has been reported to occur as a symptom of psychotic depression and it can be one of the physical signs of mania. 

Any thoughts on this? Any of you experiencing tinnitus as well?