[Gem]

The problem is, a person might really really hope it's some really cool spiritual growth indicator, and follow an internet guru who can't possibly know what's really going on, but likes to sell the inner sound current theory, and by being so led by the promise which appealed to hope, neglect to have their ears checked.

In that case, as the condition deteriorates and the irritation become more prominant, they believe that it's an indicator of spiritual growth, when it might bne a sign of going deaf.

Of course if the feller did end up having a bad outcome, then it's '100% their responsibility' and no consideration is given to the ethical delimma that the peoson was coerced by feeding a hope that was expressed in first instance.

Once someone takes an authoritive position as the Bringer of Truth, they weild influence too, and with that power comes responsibility, but they don't understand that.

No-one knows anything about th OP's condition. They merely speak from some personal perspective.