Hearing Fatigue is REAL | What is Listening Fatigue?

Yes! Hearing/listening fatigue is a real thing! Hearing fatigue is exhaustion I feel after long periods of hearing. As a hard-of-hearing person, hearing isn't as subconscious for me as it is for a person with normal or better hearing. I have to focus in order to understand what I am hearing. That focus over a prolonged period of time becomes exhausting. Thus hearing fatigue sets in! Some people may not understand hearing fatigue and how exhausting it is. If you are experiencing hearing fatigue, listen to your body, and take a break from the sound!

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[chelsearobinson]

When I learned about hearing fatigue it was a revelation. I used to work as a receptionist in a veterinary clinic and I would come home EXHAUSTED. I thought it was just how hard the job was (it is a lot harder than people think). But having to focus on a client in front of me or a phone call with all of the noise of my coworkers also on the phone or chatting, animals barking or meowing, delivery trucks beeping outside, background music, etc. was really what was making it so hard. Wearing hearing aids filters sounds a lot different than people realize so it often takes a lot of effort to hear isolated sounds like the person you are on a phone call with. I now work in a quiet office (still at the same clinic) where I can focus and concentrate and it has made a world of difference. Thanks for bringing folks’ attention to this often unheard of phenomenon.

[cynthiahernandez]

I’m going to show this to my 10 year old daughter because I feel she may have hearing fatigue. She has a left sided hearing aid and a new Cochlear Implant she got this past February. Thank you so very much for sharing this, since I’ve never dealt with anyone with hearing problems so I’m clueless I get all my information from you so I thank you, to us these videos are GOLD 💕🙏🏼🥰

[jakthebomb]

I have been using CC more and more these days, it fills in the blanks enough that I feel less fatigue when binging shows.

[hughkeller]

It is harder for me to hear in the evenings having to turn up the volume up 8-10 levels higher than in the morning . Thought I was crazy untill watching this video THANKS

[jacksonreazin]

Full disclosure, I have conductive hearing loss and really bad tinnitus. I realize that this maybe not be exactly the kind of hearing loss you’re referring to. I master audio and find that I lose drive and make larger adjustments when experiencing listening fatigue. Not long ago I bought an SPL meter to assist me in keeping the sound level to ~75db. This alone has helped sessions last longer I don’t aggravate the tinnitus symptoms as quickly. I’ll put an ear plug in my left ear when driving or when not working to “reset” the sensitivity on that side. It forces a break. Ultimately I find I’m dealing with less frustration of the loss on the left side. Taking these approaches makes listening to discussions easier as I’m not already over stimulated when it’s time to socialize.

[allisonjuif]

I have moderately severe hearing loss & I currently work as a server in a restaurant with lots of background noise. After each shift I am completely drained due to hearing fatigue. At work I’m constantly talking with others and often times struggling to hear what they say even with my hearing aids. I think it’s time for me to look into other jobs!

[thelazylifeoflainey]

I’m about to get hearing aids after struggling with being hard of hearing. I always put myself away from others because it makes me so tired to have to keep asking and trying to u detest and what people say at the end of the day I honestly just want to rip my eardrums out😂 and I’m constantly having the same symptoms as you even without my hearing aids so I can imagine it’s gonna get worse once I get them😭

[CreamyJalapeno]

I pop out my hearing aids sometimes when my husband and son are talking too loudly near me. Or sometimes I leave the room. Recently I was feeling exhausted from being in a loud environment with a lot of background noise. I was trying to socialize with other hockey parents with all the noise going on at the tournament. It's such a relief to take my hearing aids out after that. I hope someday my hearing aids will have active noise cancellation like my Airpods Pro!

[quietgirlwhoisanarmoatiny]

What if i have the symptoms of hearing or listener fatigue but i have enough sleep and no hearing loss at all? Is it still hearing or listening fatigue?

[utubejeff]

I try to pick when I back away and take a break. If your partner or spouse is upset you need to overcome hearing fatigue and concentrate on listening and understanding. Or if you are talking to your boss. But if the phone rings and you don’t know who it is – just let it go to voicemail and deal with it later. Be consciously selective In focusing your hearing energy throughout the day.

[marthadyke]

I notice it more when I’m stressed out like this week all the medical appointments for up coming surgery and had to attend a class about it the lady was talking so fast and of course she was wearing a mask. 🤦‍♀️ I think Otter was having hearing fatigue because it paused for a little while she was talking and missed spelled words even my friend commented he couldn’t keep up with her.
I just go off by myself and my dog will snuggle with me, he knows.
Good topic!

[angi.estela]

I have a severe-to-profund hearing loss on the left ear and the right one is completely deaf.
Most ot the times I have hearing fatigue, I hear a buzz from tinitus and yeah, it causes me headaches so, sometimes I remove my hearing aid and sometimes I turn down the ambient volume and taking advantage of the bluetooth connectivity if my hearing aid I listen to relaxing music or sounds to calm down the buzz and hearing fatigue...

[theyorkshireladyoyo]

One thing I hate about hearing aids is being able to hear people chomping and crunching and hearing them slop the food round there mouth it’s horrid to hear that

[theyorkshireladyoyo]

Hi hearing aid friend. I have just got my molds not what I thought they would look like but yeah I do love them

[mywe.]

I have hearing loss and i often have hearing fatigue. I live with my family of 13 and it is always pretty chaotic. So i usually try to stay by myself.

[EJ]

Is anyone else experiencing this more with things returning to normal and socializing in person more? I have been mildly hearing impaired since birth. And I’m noticing that I’m really tired post socializing. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

[utubejeff]

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[mhorn]

I only get hearing fatigue when I don't wear my hearing aids witch is only 3% of the time awake 7 days week . The other 97% of time I am wearing my hearing aids.

[theyorkshireladyoyo]

If I don’t have my aids in for 2 weeks I get dizzy and can’t hear I like to go bed with aids in and just listen to the birds

[corinnehawkins]

Can you believe my own mother new about hearing fatigue and i didn't she's didn't explain any of it just judged me instead but she knew about it the whole time 😠yes I'm angry only because she knew and didn't tell me