Imagine, one day you start hearing less of the world around you. At first, you may feel that nothing has changed, but slowly one day you will realize that something is missing. And when you realize these things, you realize that our senses are an important part of our lives. Hearing loss, that is, hearing loss, is one such thing that slowly and silently distances you from yourself.
What is Hearing Loss?
Hearing loss doesn’t just mean that you can’t hear sounds. It’s a change that can completely transform your life. For some people it happens gradually, and for others it can happen completely suddenly. Our world is full of audible things—everything we hear shapes our feelings. When these sounds start to disappear, you feel as if you are missing something.
There are many reasons for hearing loss. The most common reason is ageing. As we grow older, our ears also work less. But this is not the only reason. Loud noises, such as concerts or working in noisy offices, can also be a cause of hearing loss. In addition, certain health issues, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, also increase hearing loss.
How does it affect daily life?
When your ears gradually stop being heard, life becomes quite difficult. You start missing even small things. Conversations seem very tiring. You feel as if the world is moving away from you. It is like you are feeling alone, and everything else becomes a little blurred. You do not feel much connected with your friends, family, and colleagues either. This feeling is like, “Everything is fine, but something is missing.”
And it affects not just you, it affects people around you as well. You feel as if you are talking, but are not able to understand. This becomes the cause of misunderstandings. Your relationships are also affected by it – there is a little confusion, a little frustration. Friends and family find this hard to understand, and it becomes very tough for you to explain your feelings.
Why do you lose your hearing?
There are several reasons for hearing loss. The most common reason is aging. As we age, our ears work less. But this is not the only reason. Loud noises—such as concerts or noisy work environments—can also be a cause. Certain health conditions also make this problem worse, such as high blood pressure or diabetes. All of these factors together gradually reduce the hearing ability of your ears.
Coping: How to handle it?
Not being able to hear can be a challenge, but it doesn’t mean you are behind in life. Technology has come a long way these days. Hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive devices can help you. All of these solutions can help you get back to your old world, in which you can hear everything clearly.
The most important thing is that you understand this problem from the beginning and find a solution. If your ears are slowly stopping being able to hear, it is important to meet an audiologist. He will give you the best solutions.
How to save your ears?
It is now possible to avoid hearing loss. You just need to follow some simple steps. Protect your ears from loud sounds—use earplugs in concerts, and keep the volume of headphones low. It is also important to get regular checkups. If there is any problem, it can be detected in advance, and you can control it. This way you can protect your ears and prevent hearing loss in future.
Final Thoughts:
Not listening is one such thing that can slowly distance you from your world. You think everything is fine, but when you start not being able to hear, then you realize how different life becomes when you don’t have a sense. But, if you take early steps and find the right solutions, you can get your old world back.
Hearing loss is a journey that needs to be understood, accepted, and handled. If you feel you are having a problem, don’t think, meet an audiologist, and get help. Because when your ears hear properly, you feel good in life.
Kristin Walker
Yoga Instructor | Orcas Island, WA
