will.i.am Suffers from Tinnitus? How Can He Be in Loud Environments?

Discussion in 'Support' started by leledany, Jun 4, 2017.

    1. Bill Bauer
      No Mood

      Bill Bauer Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      February, 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic Trauma
      The problem is that it is possible that his T might begin getting louder as a result of his way of coping. Should that happen, eventually he will stop the insanity and do the sensible thing.
       
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    2. linearb
      Psychedelic

      linearb Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      beliefs are makyo and reality ignores them
      Tinnitus Since:
      1999
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      karma
      Of course celebrities get attention and normies don't, but for every Will.I.Am it seems like a sure bet that there's 100 people with intrusive tinnitus working in extremely loud and dangerous factories in third world countries, probably mostly without earplugs or any recourse.

      The simple question of "should I continue in my loud career with tinnitus" implies a ton of privilege. Note that suicide rates in third world countries are, as a general rule and with a few exceptions, lower than in more affluent places. (https://bamituniabamu.wordpress.com...s-love-for-suicide-a-paradox-yet-unexplained/)
       
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    3. Tinker Bell

      Tinker Bell Member Hall of Fame

      Location:
      U.S.
      Tinnitus Since:
      02/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      SSHL from virus
      Thank you for saying this.

      Taking medical leave due to tinnitus is not a measure of T severity, but more a measure of privilege. Not everyone is in a financial or occupational position that enables them to temporarily walk away from their job and financial responsibilities.
       
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    4. Michael Leigh

      Michael Leigh Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Brighton, UK
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/1996
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise induced
      Tinnitus comes in many forms and intensities and no two people experience it the same. I assure you, if tinnitus is severe and debilitating enough, it can prevent a person from working and it can also make one want to bring about their own demise.
      I was retired from my job on medical grounds due to tinnitus.

      Michael
       
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    5. jay777

      jay777 Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      10/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      benzo/ headphones
      Some poor buggers have to work to eat NO WORK NO LIVE
       
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    6. Bill Bauer
      No Mood

      Bill Bauer Member Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      February, 2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic Trauma
      @linearb , @Tinker Bell you are now on my Ignore list. So I apologize in advance if I won't be replying to your posts.
       
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    7. Tinker Bell

      Tinker Bell Member Hall of Fame

      Location:
      U.S.
      Tinnitus Since:
      02/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      SSHL from virus
      Wow, I did not realize it was offensive to point out that not everyone is in the same situation. I myself recognize that my ability to step away from my routine was due to my own personal privileges. I had family to emotionally support me, daily responsibilities that I could step away from without fear of long term career detriment, and finances that enabled me to seek excellent medical care.

      Not everyone has those advantages. Having those advantages does not mean my T is more severe than the single parent struggling to care for children without help. It doesn’t mean my T is worse than the person whose healthcare doesn’t enable them to pursue multiple specialists. And it doesn’t mean my T is worse than the many individuals on TT who continue working every day while dealing with loud tinnitus.

      Look, I’m glad I had those advantages. It’s how I coped. I wish everyone could do exactly what they needed to do to cope, but sadly I realize that isn’t always possible.
       
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    8. JeffJJ

      JeffJJ Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      11/17
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise Exposure
      lol true
       
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    9. Ken219
      Frustrated

      Ken219 Member

      Location:
      New York Area
      Tinnitus Since:
      Summer of 1990
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise exposure?
      You are uplifting! Glad for you!
       
    10. BobDigi
      Kick ass

      BobDigi Member

      Location:
      UK
      Tinnitus Since:
      5.6.14
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Loud noise
      Thank you. I'm glad you took it in the way it was intended. I think the vast majority of people can habituated to loud tinnitus. But mine is consistent. Which I think I'd prefer to erratic. It changes in volume to a degree but its pretty much the same all the time.
       
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