Hi guys!
Michal from Poland here.
I developed tinnitus a month ago after following some "great advice" from my father-in-law. He suggested I learn to use a chainsaw without hearing protection so I could better hear his tips and technique suggestions. He said, "I've been using a saw without hearing protection my whole life. Nothing will happen if you do it just once to hear my beginner hints more easily."
For some reason, I listened. I was probably feeling too many positive emotions that day. Plus, he's usually given me good advice in life, so I trusted him. I can't even describe how much I regret it now.
When I told him about my ear problems caused by sawing without protection, he suddenly disappeared from the conversation and started pretending nothing had happened. He even told my wife, "It's impossible that he got it from that one sawing session! He must have had it earlier."
Two days after the incident, I went to an ENT. My audiogram came out perfect. The audiometrist said, "You have the hearing of a baby!" My tinnitus, however, is at about 5–6/10 now. I've been managing with the support of my wife and some amazing "tinnitus relief" videos on YouTube.
I'm trying to stay focused on my passions, as they're the most important part of my life. Unfortunately, one of those passions is sport shooting, which I believe I'll have to give up now. I'm even considering selling my firearms. Any other sport shooters here who've dealt with this?
It's nice to meet you all!
Michal
Michal from Poland here.
I developed tinnitus a month ago after following some "great advice" from my father-in-law. He suggested I learn to use a chainsaw without hearing protection so I could better hear his tips and technique suggestions. He said, "I've been using a saw without hearing protection my whole life. Nothing will happen if you do it just once to hear my beginner hints more easily."
For some reason, I listened. I was probably feeling too many positive emotions that day. Plus, he's usually given me good advice in life, so I trusted him. I can't even describe how much I regret it now.
When I told him about my ear problems caused by sawing without protection, he suddenly disappeared from the conversation and started pretending nothing had happened. He even told my wife, "It's impossible that he got it from that one sawing session! He must have had it earlier."
Two days after the incident, I went to an ENT. My audiogram came out perfect. The audiometrist said, "You have the hearing of a baby!" My tinnitus, however, is at about 5–6/10 now. I've been managing with the support of my wife and some amazing "tinnitus relief" videos on YouTube.
I'm trying to stay focused on my passions, as they're the most important part of my life. Unfortunately, one of those passions is sport shooting, which I believe I'll have to give up now. I'm even considering selling my firearms. Any other sport shooters here who've dealt with this?
It's nice to meet you all!
Michal
