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I feel like people don’t tend to take it seriously when I talk about the experience I have with tinnitus, but I’m writing this on another restless night of trying to sleep for nearly two hours, feeling like my head is going to explode because of how intense it can be at times.
Don’t take your hearing for granted, and don’t neglect to care for it when you are putting yourself in a potentially harmful situation. It may not look cool to wear earplugs at concerts, but seeing other people fail to do it doesn’t mean it’s the smart move.
I have not experienced a moment of true peace & quiet since I was 16, and I never will again. It will only get worse from here, & coupling that with the constant battle I have with my mental health can be devastating sometimes. It isn’t something I would wish on anybody.
Take care of your ears, in all likelihood you can not repair that damage once it has been done, you won’t ever really understand how bad it can be unless you experience it yourself. I’d give literally anything to be able to hear silence again on nights like these.
