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I got hearing aids a few years ago, and this is kind of how it feels, especially if you play a musical instrument. For adults, acclimation takes much longer because adult brains reprogram more slowly than kids. Everybody should have their hearing tested periodically or before taking on something that depends on good hearing, like learning a language, music, bird watching, conversation and much more. My audiologist told me it takes the average adult seven years to get hearing aids after they have been diagnosed with hearing loss, which typically declines slowly. For years, I thought my computer was bad because I could not hear videos clearly even at top volume (it wasn’t). Not hearing well has significant behavioral ramifications, which you will discover if you get HAs. Personally, I don’t feel embarrassed about wearing them in the least. They are basically eyeglasses for your ears. I love the tech and even think they are kind of cool. Plus I can actually hear quite well again. ABN
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