Can you make a symptom worse just by thinking about it?

[Cutecat25]

I have had low level ear ringing for as long as I can remember. I barely noticed it.
The other night I focused on it and now I hear it EVERYWHERE!
Is this my reality now?
Have I permanently increased the tinnitus just by thinking about it?

[NoraB]

Anxiety can create pain and absolutely amplifies existing pain.

Best thing to do is not to focus on the symptom (Distraction)

Also, I have tinnitus (both ears but mostly my left) and it definitely worsens when my anxiety is higher than 'my norm'.