The Pain and Frustration a Hearing Loss Causes, Part 3

Do you see if this happening many times a day, every day, how anyone would be affected? No wonder a person with a hearing loss just doesn’t want to go out to be with friends; it can become such an emotional ride. You want to be with others; however, when balancing out the very possible emotional consequences, it’s easier to eliminate that risk by staying home and turning up the TV. Or remembering how the last time you were out and you commented during a conversation and everyone’s eyes rolled. Your comment came from what you thought was being said, but unfortunately it wasn’t even close. It got a laugh at least the first few times, but after that it became more embarrassing then funny. My friends thought I was funny but after awhile even I didn’t think I was funny anymore.

The pain and frustration is experienced by people who are talking with you as well. They do get tired of repeating and they really never know if you got what was said correctly. When this happens between anyone you are close to or spend a lot of time with, it can cause a real division. The closeness goes away. Sadly communication slows down and in many households it stops.

The sadist part to me is I have heard so many people tell me their hearing loss has changed them so much from who they use to be. They used to enjoy going out, having fun, and being the life of the party. They used to have so many very close friends. Now those friendships have drifted apart because of choices made — all because of a hearing loss.

Don’t let a hearing loss do this to you. Remember, early detection and correction of a hearing loss is the key.

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