{"id":2831,"date":"2022-04-21T19:54:38","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T23:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/?p=2831"},"modified":"2022-04-21T19:54:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T23:54:41","slug":"stress-awareness-month-how-stress-affects-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/stress-awareness-month-how-stress-affects-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Awareness Month: How Stress Affects Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>April is Stress Awareness Month. That means there\u2019s no better time to start managing your stress levels, which can be elevated if you experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss<\/a>. Below we review how hearing loss and elevated stress are connected and how you can better manage your stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Connection Between Hearing Loss &amp; Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-tired-fatigue-1280x853.jpeg\" alt=\"A tired man sitting on the edge of his bed.\" class=\"wp-image-2834\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-tired-fatigue-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-tired-fatigue-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-tired-fatigue-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/man-tired-fatigue.jpeg 1880w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways experiencing hearing loss can contribute to stress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Listening fatigue. <\/strong>Listening fatigue describes the feeling of exhaustion one feels after exerting themselves during a conversation. If you can\u2019t hear well, it can make it difficult to follow along, not miss information and respond appropriately. If you\u2019re already stressed, fatigue can set in faster.<\/li><li><strong>Tinnitus.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/hearing-balance\/hearing-loss\/tinnitus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tinnitus<\/a> is the phantom ringing sound in your ear with no external sound source. For many, stress is a trigger for tinnitus, and in turn, tinnitus can make you more stressed. Tinnitus symptoms can also be distracting enough to make it difficult to communicate.<\/li><li><strong>Accessibility.<\/strong> People with hearing loss may run into barriers to accessing necessary aids, like hearing devices and ASL interpreters. This can certainly cause stress.<\/li><li><strong>Sensory overload.<\/strong> If you\u2019re new to hearing aids, you may be overwhelmed by all the sounds around you. While sensory overload can cause stress, keep in mind that if you stick to wearing your hearing aids, you\u2019ll eventually get used to them.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Managing Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/stress\/tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips for managing hearing loss-related stress<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Take listening breaks. <\/strong>Whether you visit a quiet room or simply take out your hearing aids, a listening break is good for your ears and your brain.<\/li><li><strong>Be prepared.<\/strong> To minimize the risk of being stranded without the ability to hear, pack extra hearing aid batteries wherever you go.<\/li><li><strong>Ask for accommodations.<\/strong> Requesting accommodations from your school or workplace HR or disability office can ease the stress of communicating without necessary aids.<\/li><li><strong>Practice self-care. <\/strong>This looks different for everybody. One person\u2019s self-care might look like going to yoga at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.m3yoga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M3Yoga<\/a> while for someone else it might look like journaling or drawing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">ENT of Athens<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/tips-to-create-a-daily-hearing-aid-routine\/\" class=\"related-post\">Tips to Create a Daily Hearing Aid Routine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/5-surprising-facts-about-your-ears-and-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">5 Surprising Facts About Your Ears and Hearing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/how-does-sleep-affect-your-hearing\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Does Sleep Affect Your Hearing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April is Stress Awareness Month. 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