sunny
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Hi!
OK am I the only one in a position like this?
I'm HoH, but it's strange. Mostly it's cuz I have Meniere's with a variable loss. Ive got a permanent mild loss in my left ear, moderate loss in right ear. BUT it varies. It can be severe loss in both ear depending on the status of the fluid in my ears (apparently), and that can last for a couple days at a time. But the mild/moderate is the best it gets.
First I dont have HAs cuz sounds hurt my ears like crazy. Its like they echo inside my head and Im actually more comfortable NOT wearing HAs. Second I dont feel like *not* having HAs hurts me. Third I have a sensory processing problem which means Ive always had trouble processing speech so losing the ability to hear speech and sounds doesn't affect me as much as it would had I been more dependent on my hearing to begin with I think. I've always been much more visual than hearing-oriented.
But am I strange for not wearing them? I get the impression from some people that I should be wearing them anyway (not people on here tho I just joined here). My life isn't any better or worse for not wearing them so IMO I don't need them. But wanted to get others' opinions on this.
Thanks!!
:fruit:
(sorry im now addicted to these smileys)
OK am I the only one in a position like this?
I'm HoH, but it's strange. Mostly it's cuz I have Meniere's with a variable loss. Ive got a permanent mild loss in my left ear, moderate loss in right ear. BUT it varies. It can be severe loss in both ear depending on the status of the fluid in my ears (apparently), and that can last for a couple days at a time. But the mild/moderate is the best it gets.
First I dont have HAs cuz sounds hurt my ears like crazy. Its like they echo inside my head and Im actually more comfortable NOT wearing HAs. Second I dont feel like *not* having HAs hurts me. Third I have a sensory processing problem which means Ive always had trouble processing speech so losing the ability to hear speech and sounds doesn't affect me as much as it would had I been more dependent on my hearing to begin with I think. I've always been much more visual than hearing-oriented.
But am I strange for not wearing them? I get the impression from some people that I should be wearing them anyway (not people on here tho I just joined here). My life isn't any better or worse for not wearing them so IMO I don't need them. But wanted to get others' opinions on this.
Thanks!!
:fruit:
(sorry im now addicted to these smileys)