ear hearing aids - #14663
I am kind of freaking out here because my hearing seems to be getting worse. Like, just last week, I was at a family dinner, and I seriously couldn't keep up with the conversation—everyone was talking, and I was just nodding along! Anyway, I went to the doctor, and they mentioned I might benefit from ear hearing aids. At first, I thought, naah, it can't be that bad... but I just can't ignore the signs, right? The TV volume is way up, and I keep asking people to repeat themselves. I'm in my late thirties, and I thought hearing loss was for older folks? Is it normal to use ear hearing aids at my age? I mean, how do they even work? Do they really make that much of a difference?? I heard there are different types of ear hearing aids too, which honestly makes me so confused. Like, should I go for a behind-the-ear type or something else? Anyone have experiences—like, can you even notice them when you wear 'em? I just wanna hear my kids without constantly feeling like I'm missing out! It's all a bit overwhelming, and I can't figure out the next steps. Should I get a second opinion or just dive into ear hearing aids? Thanks for any help!
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