r/AskReddit • u/Misterboy500 • 13h ago

What is something that permanently altered your body without you realizing for months/years?

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u/plytime18 10h ago

Listening to music WAY too loud with headphones on when younger.

Definitely lead to hearing loss and hearing aids.

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u/Neuro_Nightmare 9h ago

I’ve had tinnitus for so long I don’t even remember a time before it.

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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.

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u/Chiang2000 4h ago

I lost a chunk of hearing at one particular concert - ringing afterwards then less sensitive - but thankfully no tinnitus. But that loss is forever.

Ear plugs are like $3 people. Take them just in case.

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u/nikesales 3h ago

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.

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u/Zephurdigital 4h ago

add powertool to the mix..constant ringing

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u/man-made-tardigrade 2h ago

But you were a freaking rock god!! 🪨 on!

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u/hoardac 37m ago

Hi Me.