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You are describing scenarios where it’s noticeable. It’s like saying if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there. However my point is, just because some m

You are describing scenarios where it’s noticeable. It’s like saying if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there. However my point is, just because some may become aware of their tinnitus when wearing say...AirPods Pro, that doesn’t mean they are the cause. I would notice it with those just as I would with the silicon earbuds that come with Roku remotes. But don’t notice it with my regular AirPods. There are times it’s worse for me. Like when I’m stressed and times it’s suppressed, like when my adrenaline is pumping. And there are times when it’s more noticeable, like when it’s dark and quiet and my primary senses are dampened. But regardless I would be part of that % of the population that has tinnitus. And just because it’s noticeable with x device doesn’t mean that’s the cause.

furyofantares 6y ago
> You are describing scenarios where it’s noticeable. It’s like saying if a tree falls in the woods and no one is there. OK, but I believe in this situation, there is no physical sound, unlike if a tree falls in the woods. It's an auditory hallucination. A visual hallucination isn't there if I don't see it, and neither is an auditory hallucination. FWIW I think we're largely in agreement. I described that I can gain tinnitus at-will by meditating, but I wouldn't say meditation causes tinnitus. And I can certainly see the AirPod/tinnitus connection being of the same nature - nothing with the physical hearing systems at all and instead a consequence of a change in the mind - even though I wouldn't say tinnitus is "always there".