What's Your Addiction?

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I don't think I could handle tinnitus. I think I'd rather be deaf.

The weird thing is that I don't know if I have it or if it's normal. If I'm sitting alone and it's reasonably quiet, I just hear a high-pitched whine. It's quite noticeable if I think about it, but I can tune it out without any effort. Is that tinnitus or is that just normal ears?

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

The weird thing is that I don't know if I have it or if it's normal. If I'm sitting alone and it's reasonably quiet, I just hear a high-pitched whine. It's quite noticeable if I think about it, but I can tune it out without any effort. Is that tinnitus or is that just normal ears?

That's tinnitus. The presence of noise without an external source. Something like 1-12 adults has it, most being over 60 years old.

Is your hearing normal? Have you had it tested?

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by lewdog

That's tinnitus. The presence of noise without an external source. Something like 1-12 adults has it, most being over 60 years old.

Is your hearing normal? Have you had it tested?

I've had it tested and for the most part my hearing is normal other than a few frequencies. I never asked about the whine because it's always been there. It's kind of loud if I sit and listen to it (kind of like ringing ears after a rock concert), but again it's really easy to tune out, especially if there's any other noise present.

The weird thing is that I actively avoid noise. I've heard that it can happen if you're around loud noise a lot, but I've never had a lot of exposure to loud noise.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I've had it tested and for the most part my hearing is normal other than a few frequencies. I never asked about the whine because it's always been there. It's kind of loud if I sit and listen to it (kind of like ringing ears after a rock concert), but again it's really easy to tune out, especially if there's any other noise present.

The weird thing is that I actively avoid noise. I've heard that it can happen if you're around loud noise a lot, but I've never had a lot of exposure to loud noise.

Be careful with earbuds while jogging. The SPL of those things can be devastating and definitely can cause hearing damage.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I've had it tested and for the most part my hearing is normal other than a few frequencies. I never asked about the whine because it's always been there. It's kind of loud if I sit and listen to it (kind of like ringing ears after a rock concert), but again it's really easy to tune out, especially if there's any other noise present.

The weird thing is that I actively avoid noise. I've heard that it can happen if you're around loud noise a lot, but I've never had a lot of exposure to loud noise.

There isn't great treatment and most people do what you do, tune it out.

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Be careful with earbuds while jogging. The SPL of those things can be devastating and definitely can cause hearing damage.

Definitely. My generation especially. So many idiots blasting their earbuds. We tested our class in graduate school and a good 10/40 people were already showing signs of high frequency hearing loss which is common with listening to music too loud. If other people can hear your music, it's too loud.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Definitely. My generation especially. So many idiots blasting their earbuds. We tested our class in graduate school and a good 10/40 people were already showing signs of high frequency hearing loss which is common with listening to music too loud. If other people can hear your music, it's too loud.

I can't stand the sound of earbuds. Even though I look like a dinosaur, if I'm listen to music on a portable device, I use mini-headphones.

My ears are my life.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I can't stand the sound of earbuds. Even though I look like a dinosaur, if I'm listen to music on a portable device, I use mini-headphones.

My ears are my life.

As our mine!

I like headphones as well but too bulky at the gym, so I use earbuds there. I keep the volume very low.

Glad you are looking out for your ears. Too many people take their hearing for granted until it's too late.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Be careful with earbuds while jogging. The SPL of those things can be devastating and definitely can cause hearing damage.

I kind of worry about that, because I spend about 3 or 4 hours a week running with those things. I try to keep it turned down to a reasonable level, but even at a reasonable level it feels like that's noise right on my eardrums.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I kind of worry about that, because I spend about 3 or 4 hours a week running with those things. I try to keep it turned down to a reasonable level, but even at a reasonable level it feels like that's noise right on my eardrums.

Be very, very careful.

My occupation is much different than yours but I enjoy the silence.

Some of my best ideas come when I'm jogging or biking, which for me, is extremely relaxing despite the physical aspect.

[Fire Me Boy!]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

The weird thing is that I don't know if I have it or if it's normal. If I'm sitting alone and it's reasonably quiet, I just hear a high-pitched whine. It's quite noticeable if I think about it, but I can tune it out without any effort. Is that tinnitus or is that just normal ears?

Are you certain someone isn't following you with a small, high-pitched noise machine?

It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Are you certain someone isn't following you with a small, high-pitched noise machine?

It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you.

There's someone following me all the time, but I've never asked whether he has a noise machine. That's a good thought.