The article shares a personal account of how a musician's journey with tinnitus impacted their life and career. After a promising start, the author faced debilitating ringing in their ears that led to suicidal thoughts. Research indicates that over 1 billion young people are at risk for hearing loss from unsafe listening, highlighting a public health concern and a connection with mental health issues such as suicidal ideation. The author expresses regret for not using earplugs consistently and emphasizes the stigma surrounding hearing protection among musicians.
"In research first published in 2015, the World Health Organization estimated more than 1 billion teens and young people are at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices."
"One evening along the way, after a jam session on the drums in my basement, I heard a ringing in my ears. I learned the word tinnitus."
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