Hearing Aid: Joining in on the Conversation

Whether being in a group or speaking with an individual, a hearing aid makes the situation less stressful. How many comments have been missed out on the past? How many punch lines have been overlooked? Instead of just being a bystander with very little participation, with just one test, you could be joining in on the conversation.

What are you missing?

It can be frustrating to be standing in a group and not be able to hear or understand what is being said. Do you have any idea what you are missing? When it comes to friends and family, they may interpret your lack of response for disinterest. You can be sure that there will be hurt feelings. When family members are consistently repeating themselves, they may get frustrated. It is important to take advantage of a hearing aid to become part of every conversation that takes place around you.

At work, being without a hearing aid can be even more detrimental. When you are given directions, you want to be sure that you are able to hear what is being said. When the boss asks you to explain some paperwork or create a presentation, you want to be able to comply. Missing out on conversations could be costing you money, time and even a promotion.

How does it make you feel?

You probably have some idea about how other people hear when they see you miss out on what they say or consistently ask them to repeat themselves but stop and think about how it makes you feel. Do you feel dismissed by the people around you? Do you wonder what is being said about you or your position at work because you can't hear what someone is saying?

Unfortunately, these feeling can make things even worse. You begin to withdraw from other people and keep to yourself more often. You may even avoid social situations so that you are not required to listen and respond to conversations. Instead of making it better, it tends to make things worse. You can feel completely alienated from the people that you care about the most.

Is there a solution?

Imagine being able to hear everything crystal clear. Imagine always knowing what is going on around you. With the help of a hearing aid your life can completely change. All of those awkward and embarrassing feelings disappear when you are back in the conversation. Most people notice that they have increased self-confidence, which translates to changes at work and at home. No longer are you shrinking away from interactions without other people. With a hearing aid, you are not just participating in the conversation you may just be the one getting the conversation started.