{"id":10262,"date":"2022-04-06T14:44:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T21:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/?p=10262"},"modified":"2022-04-06T14:45:04","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T21:45:04","slug":"how-to-feel-confident-when-wearing-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhear.com\/how-to-feel-confident-when-wearing-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Feel Confident When Wearing Hearing Aids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wearing hearing aids<\/a> can be an adjustment, both physically and socially. In order to maximize the benefits of your device, let\u2019s discuss a few of the ways you can feel confident wearing your hearing aids in any situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hearing Aids and Social Stigma <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Unfortunately, many people are hesitant to use hearing aids because of the social stigma that goes along with having hearing loss.<\/a> You may be afraid that people will view you as old or less capable if they find out you wear hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you\u2019ve even experienced this firsthand. You\u2019re having a normal conversation with someone when they suddenly catch a glimpse of your hearing aid. They proceed to start shouting or overemphasizing their pronunciation in a misguided attempt to be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fear of stigmatization can make you not want to wear hearing aids in certain situations or maybe even all together. Research has shown that hearing loss stigma is strongly associated with feelings of altered self-perception.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flip the Script on Hearing Aid Stigma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best ways to combat this stigma is to reframe it, both for yourself and others. Next time someone notices your hearing aids, proudly acknowledge them. Talk about the features you like, such as how small they are or their Bluetooth\u2122 capabilities. By focusing on the positives, you can help to change the perception others have of your hearing loss, which in turn can make you feel more confident as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Comfortable Hearing with Your Device<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In order to focus on the positives of hearing aids, you must first feel comfortable and happy with your device. You can do that by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n