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Psychology of Hearing Loss 101

Refusing to believe that you have a hearing loss. You may say things like:

“If people would only speak clearly,” “My wife mumbles,” and “I don’t

want to hear everything.”

Denial

Not owning up to your communication problems; other family members or friends will

“help” you by doing one or all of the following: repeating or

interpreting missed or unclear messages, speaking on the telephone for you, and/or

answering questions for you.

Co-dependency

A fear of being in social situations where

you may be embarrassed.

Social Phobia

Hearing loss can cause a social phobia due to embarrassment from answering questions

incorrectly or inappropriately because you have misheard the

conversation.

Avoiding certain listening situations in which you have a difficult time hearing and understanding, even if you have enjoyed the activity or event in the past. Often a result of

social phobia, isolation can lead to depression.

Isolation

To postpone or delay having your hearing

tested or being fit with hearing aids.

Procrastination

You are guilty of this if you have said any of the following: “I’m not old enough,” “My hearing isn’t that bad,” “Bob’s hearing aids are in his dresser drawer,” or “I can’t afford

them.” “My hearing loss isn’t as bad as Tom’s”, I’ll wait until my car is

paid off.”

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