Warning: This video contains discussions about hopelessness and suicidal thoughts, plus loud audio that might trigger tinnitus. For those who don’t know, MrRoflWaffles is a prominent COD Zombies creator, famous for his deep dives into game mechanics and the Black Ops 6 ARG. I should clarify he’s currently struggling, but his video offers a raw perspective on the severity of tinnitus and its psychological impact. He previously had a mild case, but a recent spike has devastated his mental health. He’s incredibly candid about his pain and the difficulty of being on medication with no guarantee of a cure. It sounds like he’s in constant distress, which has drained his hope and affected the hobbies he loves. I’m sharing this to highlight how quickly health issues can escalate and how even ‘small’ problems can become life-altering. Since he’s usually a private person, his decision to speak out shows how dire the situation is. He asked for others to share their own health journeys; if you’re comfortable, please feel free to do so here.
That is honestly heartbreaking.
Just a thought, but we really need to replace the negativity with some genuine empathy right now.
Being a massive COD Zombies fan, I’ve always seen Mr. ROFL as a total icon. He’s always stayed out of the mess and just focused on his content. It’s devastating to hear how much tinnitus is ruining his life. I never realized it could be this intense. Really pulling for him.
I live with tinnitus too. I remember it starting when I was just a kid; I thought I was losing my mind because it sounded like a siren fluctuating in volume. It’s still there—a constant ring—but those ‘flare-ups’ where the volume peaks are just the worst.
When my tinnitus first started, I couldn’t sleep and dealt with massive anxiety for years. It hasn’t necessarily changed, but I’ve eventually learned to treat it as background noise. It took a lot of mental work and therapy to reach this point. Having TMJ and hearing loss from a teenage ear infection definitely makes it harder.
To anyone reading: please protect your ears. Keep your headphone volume down and invest in quality hearing protection like EarProMax if you’re often in loud spots; your future self will be so grateful.
Man, I’ve had that ringing in my ears since I was a kid so I’m used to it, but I can’t imagine it just hitting you out of nowhere as an adult.
I’m not familiar with this creator, but I used to work in audiology. Our patients with tinnitus were always exhausted and stressed. I used to think it was just a minor ringing, but it really destroys your quality of life. I’m glad this is getting more attention.
Based on what I’ve heard from others with the condition, it’s a huge burden that you basically just have to learn to live with. It fades into the background sometimes and then comes back. At least his job provides constant audio, which might help drown it out a bit.
I had a bout of tinnitus after having COVID. It was a nightmare. My hearing tanked and I couldn’t process multiple sounds at once. It was so hard to deal with, and I’m so lucky it cleared up after six months.
I really hope people are kind to him; he’s going through enough as it is. Tinnitus sounds like a living hell.
I totally get his reaction. The idea of getting tinnitus scares me to death; I feel like I’d lose it. I wish there was a real cure.
I had temporary tinnitus once and it was the most terrifying thing I’ve ever experienced. I genuinely thought I’d never sleep again. I have Essential tremors now, but I’d take shaky hands over that ringing any day.
I was a touring drummer and guitar shop worker until a back injury revealed scoliosis and degenerative issues, ending my career. It broke me. After my accident in late 2019, I spiraled into alcoholism and dark thoughts until I got sober in early 2021. Because of COVID delays, my nerve damage became permanent, so now I’m 30, living with chronic pain and using a cane. It’s been a brutal few years, but I’m actually in a better place mentally now than I was during my addiction. I had to hit the bottom to find help, but my sister saved me. To anyone struggling: you aren’t alone, and you are worth saving. It’s okay to struggle.
It’s a bit frustrating seeing people with mild cases chime in to say it’s not a big deal. The guy is literally at his breaking point; those comments aren’t helpful at all.