Psychological Effects of Hearing Loss
- Posted on: Jun 8 2021
If someone is losing their hearing, there may be a lot more at stake than just not being able to hear. Many people also face psychological issues, which can often come with hearing loss. Have you noticed that you or your loved one is having not only hearing problems but these issues as well?
Anxiety
When you start to notice that you can’t hear everything going on around you, it can make you (understandably) nervous about being out in public. You may start to become anxious about your safety when you are out of the house, eventually deciding it is easier and safer to just stay at home.
Social isolation
When people with hearing loss are out in public it can be very difficult to hear conversations. It can be embarrassing to have to keep asking people to repeat themselves (even more so when you still can’t understand them), and this may be just one more reason to stay home instead of trying to deal with other people.
Difficulties at work or school
Struggling to hear conversations with coworkers, customers on the phone, and everything else going on around you can make it very difficult to concentrate on work or school. This makes it extremely difficult to learn new tasks or even keep up with your old tasks like you used to, because your brain is working hard trying to hear on top of everything else.
Depression
With everything that can come along with hearing loss, it is no wonder that it can all lead to depression. Someone who is losing their hearing can feel isolated, old, frustrated, worried, and anxious. They may stop leaving the house to do things they used to love, which can only make things worse. Depression can then lead to less energy, less interest in activities that were once enjoyed, and eventually even difficulty sleeping and lack of appetite.
Hearing loss doesn’t just affect the ears; it can have psychological effects as well. There is no reason to live with hearing problems – Sinus & Snoring Specialists in Austin, Texas, can help. Call (512) 601-0303 for an appointment today.
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