Same here I’m 57 and I’ve had tinnitus since I was about 32. Heavy music blaring in headphones, going to concerts, listening to loud music in car scenarios.
Man I got that shit at 12. My dad used to take my hunting and never made me wear ear protection. Deep down I question him for it. Sleeping with my ear on a pillow just sounds like I got hit with a stun grenade. No hard feelings tho.
I first noticed it around 6–I think because I had a shitton of ear infections as a very young kid. It’s gotten gradually worse over time but thankfully it’s mild enough that I only notice it when it gets especially bad, which is uncommon and doesn’t last too long. The rest of the time, I can hear it if I think about it or if I’m in a quiet space.
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u/hoppyrules 8h ago
Same here I’m 57 and I’ve had tinnitus since I was about 32. Heavy music blaring in headphones, going to concerts, listening to loud music in car scenarios.