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No one likes to repeat themselves, apparently
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Nov 27, 2023 | Replies (65)Comment receiving replies
I think that's a great strategy! It would help me quite a bit with one of my friends who, when asked to repeat what she said, usually only repeats the tail end of the sentence.
When I first experienced SNHL and had only a bit of hearing in my left ear to get me through until I found a solution, I was incredibly frustrated by people not speaking up when I asked them to. I learned that we have an invisible impairment and, because we don't visibly show signs of impairment, people kind of don't realize that it's real--I really CAN'T hear you and NEED you to speak up. Tricky and frustrating perceptions to navigate around.
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I was told of that strategy so many years ago. It’s always best to let people who don’t know you be aware of your loss. Even with hearing aids and cochlear implants people don’t really notice you have them. It’s a good opportunity to educate others and advocate for yourself …always with a smile and briefly…becomes second nature.
I visit a large eye clinic about every two months and I have a ready made sign to have for the Doctors assistant to bring with her or him when they call my name. It says…Patient has hearing loss…may not hear name called..Please bring notice you when you call my name.
My name is on it and it is current y on bright yellow paper so I can usually see it on top of a chart when they cone out.
Sometimes you really have to plan your encounters. Hearing loss is not your fault so why not make it easy on yourself. 90% of the people I come across appreciate knowing and are helpful. I have had “encounters” with the other 10%.
FL Mary
PS There are many conversations about hearing loss here on the forum. Just put Hearing loss in the subject or topic area and see all the goodies you come up with.
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I have decided to try deliberately giving nonsense responses. Like when a nurse asks me a question that I can’t understand, I’ll respond “yes, George C. Scott did win an Oscar that year. I remember quite clearly!” Or “I think that was Willie Stargell but it might have been Roberto Clemente.” Or “Yes, I have two cats. Can’t you tell by the scars on my hands and forearms?”