Did you get skin colored ear plugs? I wear my plugs in the deli and put them on at a parent teacher conference today. Perhaps in high school or younger people make fun but in the real world you say you have t and you're protecting your ears and they let it go.
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@New Guy lol not for me man. I tried explaining a couple of times about tinnitus. The reaction wasn't of sympathy but of "what the heck is that, who cares lmao". I hate life.
I keep my description of t to 2 sentences or less and go with it if someone wants. They never do but I'll talk more if someone wants to. I don't blame people, I would be the same way if I didn't have t.
Just curious @New Guy . What is your quick explanation? Mine is too lengthy and want to cut it down lol
I was using a tool 9 months ago and a week later I heard a ringing noise when there was no noise around (I look around when I say the second half of the line). I've been very careful to protect my ears since. Rarely do I have to say more or am I asked more. At this point I get a weird expression from the person I'm talking to and the conversation changes.
C'mon, you're pulling my leg. You can hardly even see a properly inserted earplug and you can't see them at all if your hair is long enough.
Besides this, you don't need to be embarrassed. Are you going to judge a person for wearing a hearing aid, for example? Our eyes are drawn to things that stand out surely, but that does not mean those same eyes are judging!
Besides this, you don't need to be embarrassed. Are you going to judge a person for wearing a hearing aid, for example? Our eyes are drawn to things that stand out surely, but that does not mean those same eyes are judging!
Check these out. Super discrete and people don't really notice them.