I agree with you. A Mc-don's comments were insensitive considering the difficulties he has. Please keep in mind wearing hearing protection and having a plan doesn't mean you will be safe from external noise. If the sound is loud enough, it will pass through the head and transfer to the inner ear by bone conduction and spike the tinnitus, which could increase it to a new permanent level. Please be careful.
You did nothing wrong!
Some people just want to push their suffering on other people. Try not to beat yourself up and I hope your spike settles down soon.
@Michael Leigh. Well I have learned that now. Unfortunately may be too little too late. Hoping the spike is just temporary. How long before we know if a spike is temporary or permanent? Is there any establish timeframe? I understand spikes can last a while.