This Teen Girl’s Hearing Disorder Makes Every Sound Painful For Her | Megyn Kelly TODAY

[@SL-ip5kc]

if an adult ever blew a blow horn in my daughters face, they would get full charges pressed against them and i'd probably be in jail for assault.

[@humbertogarcia5178]

Sure

[@Fun-guy9859]

Not just assault, the specific term is called mutilation, cause her body is now changed forever against her will.

[@k8lynmae]

It’s not like the man knew she would get Hyperacusis from it. Hopefully Cindy learnt to have respect in other peoples home. She was on her phone during the meal at the table

[@SL-ip5kc]

@@k8lynmae very immature of the adult. And the adult is not her parent. She had no reason to get off the phone.

[@autismlifehacks5233]

@@k8lynmae The product probably had a warning label.

[@dlm8763]

I hope they sued him. He ruined her life forever. He is a grade a POS

[@abiharrett8738]

yes he CHANGED her life but its not completely ruin. it stopped her from doing many things. its was not right to do what he did at all,but there is no point in suing. the only time you should sue is when their is money involved. I'm sorry i dont want to sound rude but i just feel this way because i didnt grow up in america. sorry if u made u mad by this

[@jayp.7197]

Abi, you seem to forget that hospital bills are a thing. Not only that, but the trauma and anguish caused by his actions could be cause to send her to therapy. Therapy isn't cheap, I can tell you that much.

[@abiharrett8738]

I am sorry I don't have to pay for therapy or when i have to go to the hospital. my government covers that for the citizens. when i had my knee surgery's they were all free i didn't have to pay for a single thing. i do not know how other country work with that stuff. I thought that all medical stuff is free for everyone. im sorry u are right

[@zukio6088]

abi harrett yeah but who exactly does the government get money from? Just let that sink in

[@Lilithly]

+Chess and Sol taxes. It's a better way to go about it than the US does.

[@gibbygibbs8047]

I hope the man who did this was charged.

[@horrifomills3897]

It's Gibby! Sxwsdd

[@krashd]

Yep, 10 years in the pen blowing other people's horns.

[@OOOHBILLY]

With 5,000 volts

[@alyssam8977]

RIGHT! Or at least sue the guy! Poor girl....it’s pretty much ruined her life....

[@princessnunafart]

And stabbed

[@angie8232]

Oh my goodness, this poor child. Hoping she finds relief soon ❤️ What was that person thinking using a blow horn up to a young child like that, smh

[@Gumball-em6xm]

Angela Crevier I know maybe we shouldn’t give teens phones or they could actually listen to adults, then it would never have happened

[@Panda28542]

I agree but blasting an airhorn to her face was a bit much

[@tantix]

Gumball 4870 1. I can tell you’re a kid by your username and profile picture 2. If “teens never had phones” (which means any electronics) you wouldn’t be able to leave that message bud :).

[@angie8232]

Doesn’t matter if the child is holding a phone, wanting to finish a good book, or whatever it might be, it is never EVER ok to stick a blow horn in a child’s ear and press the button. Smh

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

I wonder if he meant it as a harmless joke ... probably trying to "see if she could hear" since she obviously wasn't listening to him. At least that's what I am imagining.

[@ginpye2002]

I would sue that man... what a terrible human being!

[@democracybacksliding]

Great spirit Cindy, I hope the the man who attacked you is punished. That he learns his role in abusing a child. I remember how hard it was when I first prayed, for over a year to find the willingness to forgive the people who hurt me when I was a child. Then it gets easier. I hope you don't have to, I don't see how you can't resent this crime. I'm not you and you maybe much stronger than me, I will renew my effort to forgive these who hurt people so they don't fill my heart with poison. I will pray for you and the other kids this is happing to. I don't have a particular faith but I now prayer works. You are a hero!! peace and prosperity to you and your mom all those you love!!

[@speeeee35]

You're renewing your effort to forgive people because this girl may or may not have resentment towards the man who did this to her? And because there's a chance she might not? LOL What? No hate, at the end of the day, it's a positive message and I don't disagree, maybe it's just the wording of the first part that made me lol.

[@orome9793]

I have hyperacusis and tinnitus. It's a nightmare, and I'm forced to work in environments that are uncomfortably loud (for me). Some people get better over time, but some do not and there is no cure and very little awareness. Most people don't understand that I cannot tolerate loud noises and just think it's an avoidance thing. The fact that she went to so many doctors before ever being diagnosed with hyperacusis is shocking to me.

[@rozemarijn9607]

Orome i have tinnitus as well...

[@alphabeticalorder168]

Orome I have tinnitus and I also have autism meaning that normal sounds are overwhelming and often physically painful to me so I can sort of relate, but this seems horrible and I think it would be very isolating. I send the best of luck to anyone dealing with hyperacusis❤

[@MyMumHasEpilepsy]

I have both too after a brain injury in 2009. It took 4 years before I finally got a diagnosis. People thought I was just making a big deal... finally, my Dr referred me to Hearing Therapy, where it was diagnosed. The Tinnitus is helped by hearing aids... but the Hyperaccusis... I just avoid loud environments or places where there could be sudden noise as it really hurts and makes me startle.

[@andyvan2989]

isn’t tinnitus a symptom for a disorder

[@babyoofbotsimmer2307]

Andy Van no it’s. hearing problem where it sounds like a speaker is hitting a mic inside your ear

[@M1985-]

They are stupid af to not seek legal action against the father, who NOW forbids HIS daughter to be in contact with this girl. He also never apologized.... MOM your child can never have kids or a job. The man has to pay compensation and a lot more.

[@kumakumab]

She can't have kids because children are loud and a crying baby will hurt her ears. Not that hard to figure out

[@bookisheliza1427]

300 film rainbow polaroid You can always adopt older kids to avoid the loud noises.

[@hannahhester8376]

300 film rainbow polaroid Well, not necessarily. There could be ways she could have her own children, would just adapt it to fit her life so it would be easier.

[@therina2306]

What? People with autism and SPD suffer this way with ALL their senses. Plenty of them have kids and hold jobs. This girl's life certainly isn't over. They still should've pressed charges, but I'm sure they had their reasons if they chose otherwise. I'm sure she'll be fine.

[@v1vii..]

@@kumakumab well it isn't that hard to figure out ofc since she's older now, anyways I'm sure she'd be able to have a baby she would just have to wear the headphones she uses in the video, noise blocking headphones. I'm sure she'd be fine

[@aubrierendon8930]

Did they sue that person??? You bet if someone did that to my son and it caused damage like that I would definitely be sueing.

[@Superilovecartoons5]

I am autistic and have sensitivity to loud noise, but not this bad. From my perspective with hyperacusis as an autistic woman, it can be difficult, regardless of how severe it may be. I hope the mother sues that man for what he did to her daughter.

[@MelB868]

I have Aspergers and I’m sensitive to bright lights and loud noises. I also have tinnitus

[@alexgagnon2144]

When I was 12, someone shot me in the ear with an air soft (happily, without bullet in it). I went deaf in my right ear for three days and had fleeting tinnitus and pain since then. Before, my hearing was awesome, but in august, at 18, almost 19, my fleeting tinnitus became chronic tinnitus and I have hearing loss. Sometimes, that lead to hyperacusie. Hope she'll get better!

[@mircoverhelst]

Universele earplugs don't use to deep let your ears breath and use alcohol for the pain

[@bridggettethebaguette9829]

the adult could of just remove her phone from her hand, like a normal person

[@signecrawford2]

Shanna Sweger apparently, the guy told her several times to put her phone away and she disobeyed, so he blew the air horn in her face

[@missyw589]

It’s her phone her body. He was not the parent. What he did can not be justified

[@Lilithly]

+Signe Crawfor "disobey" is not a word you can use when it comes to a friend of the family. She didn't listen and he got childish.

[@MelB868]

Signe there was no excuse for this what he did was evil.

[@aristired6252]

@@signecrawford2 Yeah but that doesn’t justify blowing an air horn in her face. He could’ve still just removed the phone from her hand. It’s not that hard. Yeah she should’ve put the phone down but we don’t know what the conversation was about or the adult in question. Most importantly, she was a literal child, all kids have moments like these. It doesn’t justify the literal abuse that gave her life altering effects and a chronic medical condition that encompasses every aspect of life.

[@katie_mcneil]

My dad has this condition too. It was really tough growing up as a small child in a household where every noise could hurt my dad. I’ve never seen a story of another person with this condition. Thank you for sharing your story and spreading awareness.

[@Ishdue]

I have this also. It definelty changes your mindset and your lifestyle. Noise canceling headphones are a life saver!

[@infinitecuriosity9210]

Did that jeuvinil man apologize for being reckless she's now permanently injured.

[@bubbles6853]

why? Would that apology fix her ear?

[@fabianabenites61]

Bubbles exactly

[@v1vii..]

@@bubbles6853 no I think they should've sued him

[@bubbles6853]

@@v1vii.. I have no idea what you're even saying as I do not remember videos I watched three years ago lol

[@v1vii..]

@@bubbles6853 oh no I wasn't saying you were wrong or anything 😂 since the guy ruined her hearing I said they should've sued him instead

[@johnlamphier9812]

Hyperacusis.....Lots of musicians have it. It's the auditory hair cells (stereocilia) that become damaged. They do not regenerate. It's like hair cells in the lungs that become damaged from drugs, it's permanent.

[@neilosbeverly7462]

She seems very mature and just maybe one of those special ones who takes such a tragedy and only grows from it. I didn't hear any anger or wanting revenge, justice, suing etc from her. She's beyond a role model, perhaps exceptional. If we can't be Cindy's friend to ease the loneliness . . . maybe we can all pray for God to help Cindy in whatever way He will. God bless you Cindy. It shouldn't have been. I wish it were me instead and God would heal you.

[@MrsGarrison1028]

Why would anyone do that to a child... Poor girl

[@KarenJo81]

My son has hyperacusis and is constantly getting in trouble at school and I think it's because of this.

[@acadiabradley7700]

To everyone who is saying “If they told her to put the phone away, she should”: The other parent wasn’t her parent. Also, odds are that if they’re mean enough to blow an air horn in her face, they didn’t necessarily have a reasonable reason for her to put the phone down while she was talking. She could have even been talking to her parents. That’s just rude and cruel of the friend’s father.

[@elizaleech3379]

Lierynn North exactly

[@thatgirlfromktown]

Lierynn North Not saying it is right but we don't know the full story. If my daughters go to a friends house I expect them to respect their parents just like they do me. It wasn't a smart decision to blow the air horn at her ear but he may have just been messing around to get her attention not thinking it could cause damage. Again before I get blasted, I am not saying it's right. I just know my husband jokes around a lot with our daughters and their friends and they think he is just the coolest and he is just as liable to do something stupid like this (even though I would like to think he is smarter than that), as a lot of men or at least men who are still big kids at heart.

[@MelB868]

Who knew what he was doing people should think before they do stuff

[@ernestogastelum9123]

Your messed up as well if you think people shouldn't respect the rules of someone else's home

[@karvast5726]

@@elizaleech3379 i just don't think he knew this could have impacted her that way

[@ethangreen5416]

Ima bought to throw hands with that man.

[@analopez-mk8oe]

Wow this poor child . God Bless You little Girl I know That You Are A Blessing To others May God Continue to Bless You and Family 🙏❤️🙏

[@ryanstinnitus6530]

I live with hyperacusis and to think of this innocent child having to go through this pain breaks my heart!! If I ever got ahold of that man I would be in jail!

[@mircoverhelst]

Universele earplugs don't use to deep let your ears breath and use alcohol for the pain

[@LivingLifeSlower]

I have Multiple Sclerosis and live with this daily, in addition to the mental and physical challenges that MS throws my way.

[@anikebourque4886]

my husband (he was a musician) suffered from hyperacusis for almost 10 years and was treated successfully by a homeopathic doctor... there's hope!!

[@BristenBourque]

Hello Violet, I'm Anike husband. My story is too long to write out here on KZbin. But I was officially diagnosed with hyperacusis by a research center a few hours from where I live. I did live with this for over 10 years. I still have tinnitus, and it's not always pleasant. I however have very few restrictions in my life anymore as the hyperacusis seems to have been nearly eliminated. There is some controversy regarding homeopathic remedies. Many claim this to be nearly a placebo effect. However, despite what many would claim about these remedies as being a total waste of time and money, I have had great success with these remedies over the years. I have seen great results in others (including babies and animals, where the placebo effect would be cancelled). The key is to deal with someone knowledgeable. Many use homeopathic remedies, but are either naturopathic doctors (far from being an homeopathic doctor) or homeopathic doctors of questionable educational backgrounds. I understand some have reservations and there are some very bad scenarios out there from people "claiming" to be homeopaths when they are not. All I can say is that the homeopathic doctor I saw told me: "give me about two years, I think I can do something for you". Almost like clock work, I noticed two years later (totally had forgotten about the timeline), that the condition got significantly better, to a point that I can live a normal life. I even get to play a bit of music again (huge deal for me). I get to socialize, I was able to have two children and was able to handle crying babies and much more. To a point I was even able to go to an airshow with an F18 fly over my head! That last one wasn't a good idea, as tinnitus acted up for a few days, but I recovered fine. For anyone that wants more information, please send me a private message. The treatment plan that worked for me may not work for everyone as the cause is not the same for everyone, our bodies react differently to treatments and sometimes we just need a different approach for each case. The point my wife was trying to make though is that THERE IS HOPE. For those that suffer with hyperacusis, don't give up and dare to try different things. If it doesn't work, try something else. Make sure you are followed by professionals and make sure you don't harm yourself making things worse. All the best to those out there that still are struggling with this very little known condition. Bristen.

[@charisselinnell-morton2193]

Bristen Bourque It’s so rare to find a homeopath that specializes in ear,nose and throat. I think it’s best for homeopathic Doctors to also have a medical degree. You obviously did your research and I appreciate you advising others to do the same. I lost a very good friend to Cancer because of a “so called Doctor who was advocating his all Homeopathic methods.This was a young woman who had developed a very non-aggressive Cancer in her breast.The specialist was very good and thoughtful.They felt that with a lumpectomy she would have a very good outcome.That is rare in most breast cancer treatments but they thought that with surgery and then keeping a close eye on the area ...that would be best. Unfortunately her husband felt differently and thought he knew best. He found the first so-called Homeopathic breast Cancer specialist who claimed he had a medical degree.He charged them upwards of a million dollars to come to his clinic.....his house.He gave her huge amounts of medications and then told her to drink his special colored water.There were so many insane aspects of this so called treatment. He even did fake medical tests and then he told her she was cured. This all happened over 4 years and all her family and friends were under the impression that she had done both the surgery and the homeopathic methods. 5 years later she confirmed that her abusive husband would not allow her to have the surgery. I was stunned because she now was losing weight,nauseated and fainting. Her husband had not found a medical doctor who specialized in homeopathic medicine. He got a complete fraud who had designed a con around my good friends life. She went to the hospital that day and died 10 days later. They started to investigate her husband and look for this lethal con artist who murdered her.He was in Australia living off her money.He was convicted and the husband had all this children removed from his care.What the children reported was heartbreaking. I will leave it at that because it’s simply too horrific for me to write. I can’t stress how important it is to do your research into any health care provider. I am so glad that you emphasized that in your comment. I have tinnitus that is a lot less painful then others have. Mine is very transient and it’s more off an annoyance than painful. I have a great ear,nose and throat Specialist that was was incredible helpful. I wonder about this condition and I have so many questions about it? If anything I hope that more awareness is raised.I am glad yours has improved.🦋

[@BristenBourque]

wow, that is a horrible story!!! I have no words... I think this is a huge part of why alternative methods are not incorporated in mainstream medical care as it should - because of dishonest and heartless folks such as the individual you talked about. I hope justice was had - he certainly deserved everything he got. I am excessively blessed to have access to an incredible homeopathic doctor (also has a medical degree) that has been invaluable to my family's health. I will forever be in debt to this man - who cares, doesn't charge millions of dollars and has produced RESULTS. Thank you for sharing your story - important for people to be aware of such terrible people :(

[@hnfi4491]

Say to my where i have tinnitus where plzz

[@EricDoggett]

@@BristenBourque Hi Bristen! I wanted to reach out to learn more about your treatment for hyperacusis, but I don't see a way to message you. Any thoughts? Mine kicked in earlier this year. We "think" that's what it is as of right now. Thanks!

[@kassandrab665]

I want to see her KZbin channel.

[@Kiriuu]

Doe eyed beauty it’s dogcatmonkey

[@Sarah-wp9ss]

Its laurie redmond

[@heyyou1198]

i have this due to lyme disease, it’s much worse when i’m experiencing a lot of symptoms and i’m doing very well now but i still experience it quite a bit especially at school and at night. it is absolute torture. it is the most miserable feeling because sound is 100% inescapable. for months on end i stayed in my room and my home because the pain was so bad that i couldn’t go to school. i feel for this girl and i know what she’s going through. i’m 16 year old girl, i really wish i could get in touch with her.

[@Ainiewainy]

Hey You Thank you for saying this. Sad there is a connection though. It does make it clear for me. Chronic lyme, and extreme irritation to sounds. Even the most normal. Aka the wind blowing etc...

[@heyyou1198]

Ainiewainy yes! the wind, chewing, breathing, a bad fan or vent

[@lisamandell6218]

What a strong girl! That must be terrible for her. I hope the man who did that serves time behind bars. Keep being yourself, Cindy! Sending support from Alabama.

[@4akilah]

As a nine year old with this disorder, my life has been twice as harder. I stopped talking due to the noise and the pain. I mute my volume and need subtitles so I can feel free. If a video has no subtitles, it hurts to watch as the pain in my ears start hurting. I now just lie down quietly. I have had it since my birth. My 9 years have been tough. I can’t even make friends without them saying “That doesn’t exist!” Or “Liar!” I hope you get better.

[@rulingmoss5599]

I'm 16, I got this not too long ago and its made things really tough for me, I hope you're doing better.

[@mircoverhelst]

Universele earplugs don't use to deep let your ears breath and use alcohol for the pain

[@mircoverhelst]

@@rulingmoss5599 Universele earplugs don't use to deep let your ears breath and use alcohol for the pain

[@tdeo2141]

You must be 13 years old now. I hope you found friends who understand you. Maybe there are teen groups for kids who have hyperacusis? The hyperacusis I have is mild, but I also had ''friends'' who didn't understand my issue with noise. How are you doing these days?

[@4akilah]

@@tdeo2141 Hey! I’m actually 14, I wrote this a while before I found out I had sensory processing disorder. Sound in general was a pain yes but I was misdiagnosed as a kid. Every sense was painful for me just especially my hearing. I have sound muffling headphones nowadays. The sensory processing disorder attributed to my autism diagnosis that I got two years ago. I’m doing a lot better now and I have the support that I needed back when I made that comment

[@Bryceyb]

Same things happened to a kid in my band class his ear bleeding and he can’t hear on the side now.😥

[@Peridot420]

I've never been diagnosed with anything specific but my whole life I was in and out of the EN&T center. I have problems similar, as in a lot of everyday sounds tend to make my ears hurt, but I definitely don't have anything as bad as what she is experiencing. I do hope there is someday a way to fix it so she can live a pain free life.

[@autismlifehacks5233]

If they repair her cochlea or auditory nerve, it might cure it by reducing the brain's auditory gain because it alleviates sensory deprivation. If we lose most of our inner hair cells selectively, our hearing thresholds may still be normal.

[@grumpypeanuts4530]

And this is why I’ve always been afraid of air horns!

[@paulbonfiglio8661]

I have that severe for 10 years now from an inexperienced soundman blasting me while playing at church. It was 152 dB and sometimes life is completely unbearable

[@rulingmoss5599]

I recently got hit by tinnitus and hyperacusis real bad, you doing any better?

[@jacksonrelaxin3425]

A church I went too was ridiculously loud too. Idk how they could have thought that every service needed to start with ridiculously loud rock music.

[@jordan-dw9xi]

that is horrible. what a terrible man. I hope he gets punished.

[@SamaraMorgan1970]

my problem is quite the opposite: I lost 60% of my hearing on one ear at age 15 within a few hours, noone knows why and there is no cure for it. i also have a permanent tinnitus. but even though I technically hear less than other people, I'm much more sensitive to noise and often notice sounds that other people don't.

[@sarles7394]

Tinchen1997 is there a reason why you lost you're hearing it did it just happen overnight?

[@SamaraMorgan1970]

well there is surely a reason, we just don't know it :) it happened at school on a normal day, nothing special, within a few hours my hearing was basically gone. it improved a bit over the next months but no more than up to 40%

[@sarles7394]

Tinchen1997 Oh okay thank you. My hearing got more sensitive overnight so loud noises are almost 2x as loud as they were before. So I was wondering if there was something that it was called. I'm sorry that that's happened to you and I hope in the near future hearing can be fixed :)

[@SamaraMorgan1970]

I really hope that within our lifetimes medicine can do something for us, let's not give up hope!

[@sarles7394]

Tinchen1997 I agree! They'll find a way to fix this I hope :)

[@melodyuu8535]

my father used to wake me up daily with an air horn because he thought it was "funny" luckily he he was always at my door way and not next to my bed so i didn't get a condition like this young girl, but for a long time any loud or sudden sound would immediately make me cry on reflex. adults who think this sort of behavior is okay shouldn't be parents.

[@rathernotsay4937]

My crackhead neighbors in Berwick Louisiana did the same thing to our hearing. The cops did nothing, we are still suffering.

[@rulingmoss5599]

Hey, I also have tinnitus and hyperacusis, are you feeling any better as of writing this?

[@akaripond2768]

poor girl...you see how mature she is for her age because of that horrible thing happened to her...her childhood was basically taken away from her, she gets so sad just talking about going to school and having a lot of friends...💔 but she has hope for people like her in the future, not even her, and the fact that she is trying to spread awareness about her condition makes me respect her so much...she is such a strong person!

[@charisselinnell-morton2193]

I am wondering if this is in one ear or both? I think if it’s effecting one ear then would it be better to remove the eardrum?It would cause deafness in one ear but at least she could live without out the pain? Would that even help?

[@Heyimvalarie18]

John Oyinloye there's no problem with being deaf....

[@Elodie-bk4ri]

uhm, other than the fact that you're living without one of your senses...

[@krashd]

Surgery on an ear can make matters worse as well as better because as long as the auditory system in the brain is working it will convert electrical activity into noise. To make a person deaf on purpose you would have to damage a part of the brain.

[@bookisheliza1427]

HeyImValarie18 Are you serious? What's wrong with you?!?

[@janelbbuck]

HeylmValarie18 I get what you're trying to convey but John is talking about the adjustments and overcoming obstacles part of both Hyperacusis and deafness. They are not saying it in a demeaning way at all.

[@orbtra]

I can’t believe an adult wouldn’t know better. Truly heartbreaking.

[@ljiljanasakovic8828]

I had this hearing disorde about 2 yearsr-it's terrible.I fasted and praying . Reading Holy Bible and celebratung Saints, suddenly CURED!!!!

[@lauren425]

Because of this one person her life was ended. I feel terrible for her bevause she seems so sweet

[@dwightschrute1198]

Panic! At The Eggos i like your username :)

[@lauren425]

Haley Mars and I like your profile picture :3

[@adelpradoful]

Whoever did that damaged her eardrum which gives her pain forever now so sad.

[@honey_wink]

There’s a kid like this who has this at our school and he can’t take loud sounds or whistle some kids pick on him by whistling and it’s horrible

[@Themakeupchair15]

the need to sue the dude

[@thatsimpleartist4740]

Why would you do that? That’s not a very adult thing to do. I would have asked politely and asked if she could call then later.

[@curlysue1262]

I feel so bad for her :-( I can't imagine how painful that is. :(

[@rorkesmydad3551]

Swear man, hyperacusis is no joke, it hurts even when you put the phone on speaker without ear plugs or ear muffs. The same happened with me when my sister raised the radio loud in the car and I sat there listening to the car for like 30 minutes. Sucks that there’s no cure for this, you can’t lead a normal life without people thinking why is he wearing ear protection

[@iamsofia3782]

That is so horrible...people should be more careful with things like airhorns and loud concerts etc.

[@KillJoy_Since2017]

Wtf why would someone do that That's stupid

[@nathandraws7150]

There will be a cure, maybe not in my lifetime, but their will be a cure. That’s sad, inspiring, and beautiful all at once.

[@hnfi4491]

There is no cure its a permanent damage

[@ladyhm.6748]

@@hnfi4491 Cell regeneration

[@mdasiq3087]

Same happened with me 😥

[@osleyyauwu9556]

The person who did that to her deserves a lot of punishment.

[@wahwahworld-hr8to]

Did they press charges or sue the guy that assaulted her?

[@kamcashman]

Yikes,....that sucks baby Gurl. Idk if it would help but it you airblasted the friends parent long enough to deafen them, then he'd never do that again.......

[@krashd]

But in the land of the deaf the one eared girl would be queen!

[@LifeWithAllOfUs]

Wow that’s horrible

[@cowpoke02]

she is young ... she should get better over time.. she still growing ...

[@PS-qn4oz]

❤️ Hope you recover.

[@brandentheultramangofighter]

Sue that guy whp did this to her

[@DineshKumar-lq2ck]

Same happened to me 8 years ago. I have tinnitus and hyperacusis both, I use ear plugs all the time. It was like a blast in my ears while listening to music on a High volume. Wish if I knew that it would cause a permanent damage.

[@mircoverhelst]

Universele earplugs don't use to deep let your ears breath and use alcohol for the pain

[@kratikasaini62]

what happen to your ears when they expose to loud sounds

[@isabellamartinez8544]

Guys her youtube channel is Dogcatmonkey if you want to show her some love!

[@Aimee0206]

I know a kid like this, don't know if he has the exact same thing because he was born with it, but he can literally hear a pin drop and has to wear headphones all the time, whilst he's at school at least. I don't like loud noises, and could not imagine living with something that made everything so, so loud.

[@chickentessa2949]

I’m surprised so many people are blaming the friend’s dad. It is NOT common knowledge that a simple loud sound can cause a chronic debilitating condition. Hence the need to raise awareness for hyperacusis (and tinnitus which in rarer cases can be very severe like mine).

[@antfys]

its common knowledge that it can lead to hearing damage, wdym??

[@MO99ish]

Her mother “kind of” thought it was rude or juvenile for an adult to blast an air horn in her daughter’s face. Man. I would have absolutely pressed charges

[@jdawg119]

God bless this girl. What a terrible terrible man. I can’t think of any parent who would even tell their childrens’ friends to put their phone away!

[@mikeboggs1479]

I also have hyperacusis !! I was just born with it though. It's cool seeing a video like this. I know to an extent what she's going through. I know how physically painful sounds can be. I wear a noise masker that plays white noise to make day to day life a little easier.

[@mikeboggs1479]

And with that comes misophonia which she described. Which is the intense panic or anger from hearing certain noises. I don't think the two always come together but for me they did and I guess for her too.

[@mircoverhelst]

Universele earplugs don't use to deep let your ears breath and use alcohol for the pain

[@lamchopchop]

They should press charges against him. He ruined that poor girls life

[@vbry1599]

She still seems so positive and happy despite all of this! Stay positive and live your life to the fullest!!:-) ❤️ Oh and I have the same shirt that she is wearing at 2:00, I love it (it is so comfortable)!!:-)

[@bluebee2594]

poor baby..

[@MO99ish]

The girls mom said in an interview she ‘kind of’ thought it was rude and juvenile for an adult to do. REALLY? He injured your child and ruined her life!

[@leosalt]

I KNEW THOSE THINGS ARE DANGEROUS!

[@coopi1481]

With hyperacusis you are able to live a normal life! Is there no desensibilisation in America for hyperacusis? It's not easy to go through this, but it helps a lot! I have HA myself and today no problems at all, because I underwent desensibilisation!

[@j.davila4523]

Can you elaborate?

[@coopi1481]

@@j.davila4523 Elaborate what and what for? I am not here to educate you. Educate urself!

[@Bls-of1ld]

​@@coopi1481Iwhat is that?

[@Jessica.000]

Poor girl

[@francescorodriguez6698]

I want my hearing back, I also have hyperacusis

[@revadeonarine235]

they should have pressed charges on the parent the blew the air horn... they should be charged with abuse and risk of injury to a minor

[@claysmell]

Very sad

[@Hi-uv7nn]

This is why I don’t like meeting my friends parents

[@tierracaccitolo]

Jeez, I just thought it was a burst ear drum!

[@AdamHimselff]

I have a bit of hyperacusis, I can hear dog whistles and I feel sorry for them

[@poser_grrl]

I think air horns shouldn't be made any more because of this

[@markuspalmroth3856]

Buy her noice cancelling headphones instead. The ear muffs are good but there can be "cabin pressure" when using them making it weird. Buy a good set of noice cancelling headphones with minimal cabin pressure :)

[@biancadaniel7190]

Has anyone with hyperacusis here experienced whooshing/spasming or vibration in their ear or ears in reaction to sounds?

[@nuggetpie8711]

Yes, I have this in my right ear. It's called TTTS (Tonic tensor tympani syndrome). I know how much it sucks. Hope you're doing well!

[@biancadaniel7190]

Thanks so much for replying, I hope you're well too. Do you get any treatment for it? I'm going to see a neurologist/neurotologist soon and hopefully try some medication as a first line treatment

[@nuggetpie8711]

@@biancadaniel7190 I was actually managing it fine because my sensitivity to sound wasn’t that bad. But recently, my sensitivity increased and my TTTS started getting triggered by more insignificant sounds, notably my own speaking voice, which has been the most annoying part of this. My neurologist wanted me to try a more conservative treatment first, so he put me on Magnesium, B vitamins, and told me to try laser therapy, none of which did anything. At this point, I’m very hesitant of going back, because the obvious next step would be to try medication. I know muscle relaxants and anti-convulsants are the type of drugs that people usually get prescribed. From what I’ve heard, they can work, but once you stop taking them, the TTTS returns, sometimes with side effects as well. If I knew for a fact that medication would get rid of my TTTS once and for all, I’d definitely go that path, but personally, I don’t think I’m willing to risk getting possibly new health issues and/or complications of my current ones just for a temporary relief. Surgery is also an option to keep in mind. Of course, it’s not a risk-free option either since it consists of cutting the tensor tympani and/or stapedius muscle tendons, which can sometimes result in severe hyperacusis, but when it goes successfully, and for a lot of people it has, the spasms go away completely and forever. Anyway, take this all with a grain of salt. I’m no doctor, I’m just someone who has done some research on the condition they have, and those are just my conclusions from that research. How bad is your sensitivity, by the way? Does your TTTS get triggered only by the more annoying sounds like keys jingling or kitchenware, or also by the more normal sounds like your own speaking voice, other people talking, etc.? And by any chance, do you happen to also have TMJ issues as well? Because I kind of do, although pretty mild, and that was mentioned to me as a possible connection. I’m sorry for the super long reply. I really hope your doctor will be able to give you some answers and help you!

[@dianecelento4974]

@@nuggetpie8711 My daughter has this now from an air horn on a semi truck. Then she's had many setbacks already because at first she wasn't careful. She knows somebody in Fla who is suppose to do successful TRT. Since she's only had this 3 months i wish she would wait to see how it heals on it's own. Terrible injury that I didn't know existed.

[@ren-w]

It’s always a little more sad when the person didn’t always have a hearing problem. When they actually know what they are missing.

[@rulingmoss5599]

Yeah, I was 15 and a half, had fine hearing my entire life, and all of a sudden I got tinnitus, still don't know what caused it, and now I have hyperacusis...

[@jackoblllllllll]

Can’t find any information about the stepdad in Cindy’s case so it seems that he wasn’t ever punished for crippling her.

[@digitalcyclone7218]

That coward which blasted her ear is an utter waste of human life. I hope he gets injured in some way and lives the rest of his life in pain.

[@vibraterocky4357]

Did that person ever get in trouble?

[@babyoofbotsimmer2307]

Omg I hope that man goes to jail

[@lastcall170]

Where is she now?

[@lauraackerman5402]

Aww POOR KID

[@gillowens24]

That is horrible I hope ok Known

[@TianaGamaSantos]

That man is a bully and abuser he should be arrested. If he did this with some else's kid imagine what he does with his own children.

[@feefee198423]

Ffs these adverts

[@Tfichtenbaum]

Someone pulled a prank like this on me except i lost my hearing ....never ever mess with these

[@yassinewazane]

I Have the same probleme 🔇😭

[@rulingmoss5599]

Me too, mine is pretty bad, I can barely even tolerate the sound of my door opening.

[@dianecelento4974]

@@rulingmoss5599 My daughter has this now too. She wants to try TRT and has pain hyperacusis (Noxicusis) the most severe.

[@vivian_nikaki]

I have this! Its horrible 😭 i have multiple sclerosis. I wanna to die...

[@annzenon9396]

What a horrible person😡 he should be ashamed of himself😡 poor girl😢

[@FiceZ_]

Girl go oof haha grrrr

[@wendijoe2793]

I bet the person didn't get in trouble...

[@MelB868]

The person who done this was evil and should be in jail.

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

I hope the guy was charged, jailed & ordered to cover every cent of Cindy's medical & homeschooling costs relating to the effects of the abuse & injuries he inflicted. However, it also leaves me concerned for the welfare of his own poor children! If he does that to someone else's child, what is he capable of doing to his own children?!

[@bigeye9598]

nice dress btw

[@dogcatmonkey2374]

big eye thanks