Just Came Across This Site

I have been dealing with ringing in my ears for the past 6 years and have never had anybody to commiserate with, as everybody I tell typically just says, "wow. that sucks". While yes, it does suck, it is nice to find a place where people truly understand.

The ringing in my ears started when my evil ex girlfriend insisted we go see this loud punk band play at a small bar. We were out for dinner and she ran into a friend who asked us to come out to this bar for music. I had always enjoyed going to see shows, so that really wasn't the problem. However, this was the loudest group I have ever heard. She and I were already on a downward trend, and when I told her it was too loud and I wanted to leave, she got very mad and said I was just being asocial. This really was not the case, as I love people and music. The loud music was simply causing pain in my ears. I was trying to make the relationship work and did not want her to be angry, so I stuck it out for a few more songs before insisting that we leave. She was absolutely pissed at me, even after I told her that my ears were hurting and ringing.

That was six years ago and my ears have not stopped ringing since that night. We have long since broken up but I will always have this reminder of that night. I wish that I had insisted on leaving sooner; perhaps I would have minimized the damage. Now, I am unable to tolerate loud music at all and have to use ear plugs any time I am near loud sounds. Even a truck passing me on the highway is too much and causes discomfort.

God, I miss silence. It is something that is hard to appreciate until it is taken away.

Sorry for the rant.

 

Now in addition to cicadas, I am hearing crickets. Ha.

Cricket Sound