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Coping with being fully deaf

Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1 Just got here
in Health & Wellbeing
I have just gone fully deaf as I was partly deaf before there is nothing the doctors can do I was wandering how do you cope with being deaf and communicating to people especially in shops when you have to ask for something.

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  • SienaSiena Posts: 15,687 Skive's The Limit
    Hey half pint & welcome

    I am sorry you have lost your hearing. I hope you’re getting support from others as am sure there is lots of support out there. You could maybe try writing things down on paper or on your phone things you want to ask them in the shop. Am sorry I am not much help. But I hope with time and support and other peoples help/advice you can adapt more and things get easier 
    “And when they look at you, they won't see everything you've been through. They won't see the **** that turned to scars that began to fade with time. They won't see the heartbreaking things that shook up and changed your entire world. They won't know how many tears you cried or even what it was you were crying about. They won't see how strong you had to be because you had no other choice. What they will see though is how compassionate you are because you experienced pain. What they will see is how kind you are because you experienced how cruel the world is. What they will see is how good you are because you've seen how bad things or people can be. The difference between you and your experiences are who you choose to be, despite everything that could have turned you cold and unkind.You are the good the world needs and the best of us.” ~ Kirsten Corley
  • Former MemberFormer Member Lyrical Poster Posts: 5,462 Part of The Furniture
    Hey halfpint,

    Welcome :heart:

    Sorry to hear what your going through, I've just done a quick google search and came across this website which may help you,

    https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/live-well/living-with-hearing-loss/

    Hope it helps, 

    We are here for you, your not alone :heart:




  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 133 The Mix Convert
    Hiya halfpint

    Welcome to The Mix, it's great that you've found us.

    I don't have any personal experience of deafness, however I am learning BSL. Whilst most people might not know it, places like museums and hospitals often have BSL interpreters. There are loads of videos on YouTube which could help :)

    Are you getting any support from medical professionals with regards to communication?

    We're here to support you <3
    Caroline
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