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    Why do deaf individuals not like wearing hearing aids and cochlear implants? (Curious)

    The thing is, the brain is best at learning how to listen and to form language is best done at beginning stages of life. I got my implants in my 40's after a lifetime of using HA's. I have a hard time learning to listen to sounds needed for understanding speech and I can tell it's cause I didn't...
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    Depression is real

    For me, it was stress at my job that caused me to be depressed. I got lucky and found a great job that has no stress at all. Just something to think about of one possible trigger.
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    Hello everyone

    Welcome
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    Cochlear implant without magnet

    I believe Cochlear America is able to have MRI done also. The magnet is removable and also has a head wrap procedure.
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    Comfortably deaf forced hearing

    Welcome. Hope you find what you are looking for. Might want to consider moving to a place where there is a deaf community.
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    Became deaf on 16 anyone who's been through the same and would like to share it?

    Not me. I grew up with hearing aids then got implants few years ago. BAHA is for those that don't have working eardrums and/or bones. It bypasses those affecting cochlear using the skull somehow.
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    N7 complete package for sale, never used

    I would check first. Since it's a medical device, would be a good idea to check due to laws.
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    Hello, I am new with this

    Why are you moving to South Dakota?
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    Hiii

    Hello and welcome.
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    Best FM system for University lectures?

    Also check with the disability services office. Also may want to check the state department of rehabilitation.
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    Hi Everyone

    Hello and welcome.
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    deaf chat Paris Tn

    Welcome to AD. Just to let you know, this thread was from 2012. When reading, keep date in mind cause a lot of people aren't on here much anymore and are unlikely to respond.
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    making friends

    Cool, I'm from Kansas. Used to live in San Antonio.
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    making friends

    Where are you from?
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    making friends

    Welcome!
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