Yaayyyy! Hearing loss!! Yet another fine addition to my already awesome life!

[Strumgewehr]

Now I can't understand much of what people are saying unless I really focus on the conversation. Thanks life, you never fail to deliver just what I need./s

 

[JustAboutDone]

Oh that's awful, I'm so so sorry. Is it permanent do you know or the result or a virus?

 

[Donewith_]

Sorry.. life messes up everyone.

 

[21Neberg]

Have you looked into hearing aid? You don't deserve this!

 

[Strumgewehr]

Oh that's awful, I'm so so sorry. Is it permanent do you know or the result or a virus?

It's partly genetic and partly due to noise exposure. Hearing loss of this type is permanent but hearing aids can help significantly. Though hearing aids are virtually invisible these days they are still expensive. We are talking $3000-$5000. I'm not very enthusiastic about the idea of fixing my train-wreak of a life with money I don't have but let's see how it goes. It was about time to CTB already anyway.

 

[Cookiedough8956]

aw I'm sorry : (. Damn, that fucking sucks..

 

[mattwitt]

Sorry to hear that Strumgewehr

I have tinnitus in both ears. It sucks !

 

[Strumgewehr]

Have you looked into hearing aid? You don't deserve this!

Albeit expensive the option is there. But I'll probably CTB so I won't need them.

 

[Strumgewehr]

Sorry to hear that Strumgewehr

I have tinnitus in both ears. It sucks !

I have T too but not super loud. Surprisingly T never bothered me much. I've just accepted it as part of me instead of trying to fight it off. That worked for me.

 

[mattwitt]

I have T too but not super loud. Surprisingly T never bothered me much. I've just accepted it as part of me instead of trying to fight it off. That worked for me.

Most of the time I don't notice it at all. Only when it's very quiet like when I'm lying down on my bed. But even then all I have to do is turn the fan or heater on and I won't notice it.

 

[Soon4me]

Now I can't understand much of what people are saying unless I really focus on the conversation. Thanks life, you never fail to deliver just what I need./s

Fuck Me Strumgewehr.That's terrible so sorry to hear that.
CAN YOU STILL LISTEN TO HEAVY METAL hopefully you can.

 

[RememberWhatUCameFor]

reminder: there is no rock bottom

 

[3cookies]

It's partly genetic and partly due to noise exposure. Hearing loss of this type is permanent but hearing aids can help significantly. Though hearing aids are virtually invisible these days they are still expensive. We are talking $3000-$5000. I'm not very enthusiastic about the idea of fixing my train-wreak of a life with money I don't have but let's see how it goes. It was about time to CTB already anyway.

That is far too expensive for hearing aids I'm so sorry life keep kicking your butt

 

[21Neberg]

Albeit expensive the option is there. But I'll probably CTB so I won't need them.

I always say that to myself too... the truth is however, I'm too much of a coward to go through with it. I hope you're not such a coward as me, and I hope your tinnitus gets better regardless.

 

[Beyondajoke]

reminder: there is no rock bottom

Unfortunately, this is true.

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

Now I can't understand much of what people are saying unless I really focus on the conversation. Thanks life, you never fail to deliver just what I need./s

I'm sorry something else has happened that's painful for you. Really. I hope it's not insensitive to comment that I've yearned for hearing loss for years and even contemplated causing myself hearing damage purposely so I could escape the incessant noise everywhere: loud, constantly barking dogs; violent motorcycles; souped-up trucks and cars; ear-splitting sirens... It's for sure different when you want your hearing. I wish I could gift you mine.

 

[pleasethistime]

i started to have tinnitus too. trying to ignore. lessens with movement and if i go outside.

 

[TAW122]

While I don't have hearing loss (afaik), I do have sensitivity to loud noises and sudden noises due to my Aspergers condition. I believe if I got tinnitus, then it is an extra reason for me to ctb on top of my long list of woes that life has dealt me in my 28 years of life. I'm sorry to hear about your condition and whatever decision you come to, I hope you find some peace (either in coping or through death).

 

[Samuel]

reminder: there is no rock bottom

Oh shit

 

[Samuel]

Now I can't understand much of what people are saying unless I really focus on the conversation. Thanks life, you never fail to deliver just what I need./s

Thats terrible. I have problems of my own.

 

[Strumgewehr]

I'm sorry something else has happened that's painful for you. Really. I hope it's not insensitive to comment that I've yearned for hearing loss for years and even contemplated causing myself hearing damage purposely so I could escape the incessant noise everywhere: loud, constantly barking dogs; violent motorcycles; souped-up trucks and cars; ear-splitting sirens... It's for sure different when you want your hearing. I wish I could gift you mine.

That would be a fair trade lol! BTW have you tried earplugs? They can help with sensative ears. I always have a pair in my pocket, right after I exit my door I put them on. Saves my hearing from traffic noise, music in the mall etc.

 

[seekingoblivion]

Now I can't understand much of what people are saying unless I really focus on the conversation. Thanks life, you never fail to deliver just what I need./s

Man I'm so sorry. Life can truly be an ass.

 

[Paul]

Now I can't understand much of what people are saying unless I really focus on the conversation. Thanks life, you never fail to deliver just what I need./s

I'm sorry you're going through this.

I don't know your specific health issues, but I was convinced I had hearing loss (still am actually) and had a proper hearing exam to see if it was real or just my mind playing tricks on me. The results were extremely minimal hearing loss in one ear. Not enough to justify my claims.

Yet, I still have trouble making out what people say most of the time and always find myself turning my head to hear better. I also have trouble making out what people say unless I'm completely focused on what they're saying.

Brain fog, constant running thoughts, high stress and anxiety seem to exacerbate this even further. Might have something to do with it.

Wish you the best.

 

[Strumgewehr]

I'm sorry you're going through this.

I don't know your specific health issues, but I was convinced I had hearing loss (still am actually) and had a proper hearing exam to see if it was real or just my mind playing tricks on me. The results were extremely minimal hearing loss in one ear. Not enough to justify my claims.

Yet, I still have trouble making out what people say most of the time and always find myself turning my head to hear better. I also have trouble making out what people say unless I'm completely focused on what they're saying.

Brain fog, constant running thoughts, high stress and anxiety seem to exacerbate this even further. Might have something to do with it.

Wish you the best.

Holy hell you are right! I just got my PTA test result today and turns out my hearing is even slightly better then the last time I had it tested. I was shocked! I still don't know why I had trouble understanding people but it seems to be getting better.

 

[Final_frontier]

How old are you? If you're above 50, sensorineural hearing loss is pretty "normal" at that age. The higher frequencies are lost due to loss of cochlear hair cells.

 

[FTL.Wanderer]

I just got my PTA test result today and turns out my hearing is even slightly better then the last time I had it tested.

Congratulations.

I had trouble understanding people but it seems to be getting better.

Sorry. (gray humor)

 

[Swisher]

Now I can't understand much of what people are saying unless I really focus on the conversation. Thanks life, you never fail to deliver just what I need./s

I, myself, usually say, "Oh GOODIE"! Thanks for my newest malady! Eyesight! Totally overrated! Saw and Can relate. Sorry.

 

[aneurysm]

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