TikTok has some really awesome videos you’ve most likely watched. Babies hearing the voice of their mother for the first time after getting a hearing aid. In some videos, the baby is hesitant at first. When the doctor tries to put the hearing aid in their ears, they fight against it. Before they smile with delight, they may cry a bit. A range of emotions envelopes them. They’re anxious about what to expect. But finally, their hearing is revived and the world abruptly opens up. These videos can even cause tears of joy for people watching them.
But this life-changing moment could happen for anybody.
You’re not alone if you’re feeling apprehensive about getting hearing aids. You don’t have to be a baby to feel a bit wary of this new experience.
Let’s investigate how people of any age might cry tears of joy when they use their hearing aid.
The sweet sound of music
You may not have even recognized it. It developed so slowly. You stopped listening to music. You’re just not that into it anymore. It even annoys you at times. And the louder it gets the more grating it becomes.
Hearing loss doesn’t only impact the volume you can hear. It impacts how you hear different pitches and notes.
Every musician knows that the notes work together to make a unified sound that resonates as waves move into your ears. If you can’t hear the wonderful complexity of music, it’s just not the same.
Those tones that were once lost in music will be appreciated once again when you use hearing aids. Music once more comes to life! It becomes a wonderful pleasure in your life that was lost.
The laughter of a child
Do you recollect the sound of a child laughing? If you’ve been reluctant to wear your hearing aid, you might have forgotten how beautiful this experience can be. Rejuvenate your hearing and rediscover these magical moments with your grandchildren.
Repaired relationships
Relationships can be significantly strained by neglected hearing loss. People get aggravated. They tend to argue more. It can even cause a person with hearing loss to seclude themselves, so they don’t feel like a burden.
While others are talking and enjoying one another’s company, the individual with hearing loss will feel disconnected and will often isolate themselves.
Have you abandoned hobbies because they’re not as enjoyable?
The basic act of getting your hearing back will revive your relationships with a partner, siblings, children, and friends.
Learn to speak with each other again. Talk long into the night. Do all of the things you love with the people you love.
It’s time to consider hearing aids if you’re missing these things in your life.
Feeling more secure in your home
Are you concerned that you could be missing significant safety sounds? Would you be able to hear the voice of a hurt loved one yelling to you from the other room? If the doorbell, oven timer, or smoke detector sounded, could you hear them? Would you miss the ringing of the phone when a significant call was coming in?
When you stroll through the neighborhood, are you sure that you’ll hear oncoming traffic, pedestrian signals, or a bicycle bell?
These “what if’s” can make us feel insecure in places where we should feel entirely confident. But you put yourself at ease and more thoroughly enjoy life when you get hearing aids. This is called peace of mind.
Whatever you’re missing, you may not even realize it
You may not even know what you’re missing, much like the babies who hear their mother’s voice for the first time. Hearing loss progresses slowly in most cases. It’s possible that you’ve forgotten what hearing well is like.
You’ll be blown away when, suddenly, you can hear again. You’ll wish you dealt with it sooner. Think you might have some degree of hearing loss? Call us today to schedule a hearing exam and see what you’ve been missing.