I'M GETTING HEARING AIDS - HOW I FEEL & WHY I NEED THEM
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- I'M GETTING HEARING AIDS: So, I actually filmed this yesterday, and I am sat here typing this and I have my hearing aids in. I'm not sure how I feel, but I will be doing another video on that soon. Just wanted to tell my experience and hoped it might help someone else too. And raise awareness of hearing loss and how 'normal' it is. xx
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WHO AM I?
I'm Charlotte.
I'm 28, love carbs, rubbish 90's music, Prosecco and baths without finding a bath toy stuck under my bum.
I have a little boy called Bill (born June 2012) and a little girl called Daisy (born April 2016).
I am, very recently, a full-time vlogger and blogger (the stuff dreams are made of), but I am also a trained journalist, former magazine editor, and content lead.
I'm also part of Channel Mum - which is really worth checking out if you're a mama like me and want to find videos to make you laugh, cry, nod, or get advice. / channelmum
I was a single mum, just me and Bill. But then I had a bit of a fairytale moment when I met Mark (he's a bit lovely) and things are better than I could have hoped for now. Daisy was born with Stickler Syndrome, and a cleft palate like me. Her start has been rocky but she'll be fine. She's got a family who adore her after all.
I know that all mums are different in their own way, but I hope you enjoy seeing snippets of my life, all the same.
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Hi Charlotte, thank you so much for making this video. I was 38 when I eventually gave in and had my hearing tested and now wear an aid in each ear. I knew my hearing was getting worse but it wasn't until after a wedding I attended with my OH (he was best man) and we nearly split up afterwards as the groom said that i had been rude and ignored conversations with the families (I had only met them once before) You have summed up perfectly the issues that hearing loss caused me - I was tired from having to concentrate all the time, suddenly working out what someone has said as they are repeating it - i actually thought I had a problem in my brain that stopped me from working out words as quickly as others. I am still embarrassed by my aids and never wear my hair up in public, mine are the full plastic in the ear ones so more noticeable than yours. Anyway good luck with them - yes I done the shower thing as well!! - and thank you again for the video
This is such a great Blog and huge thank you to Charlie O'Brien for pointing me in your direction- our son is severely deaf in both ears and has been since birth- he's 8 now- we spend a lot of time trying to raise awareness for deaf children and adults. It's a great subject to bring to the foreground and would be great to get some mothers of deaf children to do some blogs too as I know parents of deaf children would love to help raise awareness . Just getting others to know how to communicate with someone who is hard of hearing would be a great step forward and would make a huge difference to someone who is deaf :) xx
I totally get everything you were feeling in this video! I am 34 and have had gradual hearing loss over the last few years. Mine is mild sensorineural hearing loss in both ears. When they first tell you that, it is shocking and overwhelming. I was in denial for a long time that I needed hearing aids even though my audiologist told me I did. I am seeing more and more how I struggle to understand conversations, so I am finally going for a hearing aid consult in 2 weeks. It’s very scary not knowing what to expect and the thought of gradually getting worse is scary, but I’m also excited to be able to understand conversations again and be able to understand what my daughter is saying. I have watched a lot of videos of how accepting people are about it and I don’t want to be ashamed of it. Like you said it’s just like needing glasses to see better, now I will also have hearing aids to help me hear better. Thank you for you content about this issue!
Being upset about “getting worse” is really relatable. I have Stickler, too (type 2) and while I’d gotten used to hearing loss and joint problems, now I’m having eye issues and the feeling that it just keeps getting worse is... the worst part. Thanks for sharing this.
I got my hearing aids on Friday. Iv got hearing loss in both ears and since using them I hear sounds that I haven’t hurd for a long time. At work its very strange I feel that my left ear is worse but apparently it’s both, at work when picking up the phone I can actually hear with my left ear. I was so excited then I have to remember people are speaking to me and I need to listen. But I love them already. Thank you for sharing your videos xxx
Your honesty is so charming. I've never experienced anything like this but as a mum I can relate to everything your saying and have been in tears watching. We are all guilty of over thinking things at times and I often find I build things up to such a degree in my head that when it comes to pass I think "I wish I hadn't stressed so much, it's not that bad after all" . How you handle life's challenges will teach your kids resilience & acceptance. Your an amazing role model.xx
Wow Charlotte you actually brought me to tears, I had no idea from watching you. Such a strong a beautiful lady. Xx
Aw Charlotte you're so brave. You won't be any different, we still love you just the same! xx
I'm 22 years old and I have hearing loss, I've tried hearing aids last year but they didn't help me at all. I'm trying new hearing aids next week and if they still don't seem to work they'll look further into the reason of my hearing loss and I might need implants instead of normal hearing aids. I'm only 22, I'm scared as well, I love music and it helped me through so much and knowing that my hearing loss is getting worse every year is terrifying. I'm really thankful for this video and that you're showing your true emotions about it, this video made me cry because I felt understood.
Just wanted to pop up for support. You are brave for making this change and in years to come, Bill and Daisy are going to be so proud of you for doing this. You are the perfect example to them of courage and determination, both qualities that they will love about you and have for themselves. Big hugs and love cherub x x x
Oh sweatheart I was welling up with you the whole way through. I know we haven't actually met yet but I honestly think you are so amazing. Well done for taking that huge step 😘 xxxx
Completely feel your anxiety both for yourself and your kids...sending hugs!
I’ve got hearing aids, I’m 25 (26 in March) and I’ve had them for nearly 4 years :) i work in a school and the kids love them- they’re my spy gadgets! It’s part of you (and me) and we are both special and beautiful! Oh- mine was a burst ear drum too!! Xxx
I have 40% loss in my right, 30% loss in my left. Plugged my heating aid in and heard birds for the first time! Xxx
I remember hearing the birds too! It was beautiful! I wouldn’t live without them now! xx
its a big thing to get use to and overcome. all these feeling that your feeling are natural.were only human... ive got a brain condition that can make me go blind and my hearing is affected,i need to get a referral to ent again....as i have intercrainial hypertention, in order to save my remaining sight i needed a vp shunt fitting. which goes from my brain to my belly....took alot of getting use to ...especially as i had half my hair shaved so my vp could be placed....and ive got a big scar on my belly....you do get use to new things...theyre different but keep reminding yourself,why you have them...theyre doing a job. my vp is a part of me now.so many people get freaked out over my vp but its doing an amazing job :) be proud of all you overcome and remember your amazing|! xoxo
I can't actually say anything.. We are all here for you. You are just bloody amazing 🌼☺️
Hi Charlotte I have just come across your channel I am 17 years old and I have had ear problems all my life, having perforated ear drums and major operations on them. I got my hearing aid in my left ear when I was in year 6 also and have wore it ever since. I can relate to you so much I am not totally death but I do have mild hearing loss but I honestly can’t hear people when they mumble and I literally have to say ‘what’ or ‘pardon’ to people every time when they speak to me without my hearing aid in. Recently I have started 6th form and I have found it especially tough and hard going with trying to hear my friends and the teachers i get so frustrated and exhausted with my self because of this I am getting a microphone for my hearing aid which shall help me a lot. I just want to say I can’t help but say thank you for making this video I have never found a you tuber that has done a personal video about their hearing aids and it has encouraged me to be more confident and never feel alone xxxx
Hi I have had the same to as when I was younger I have had multiple perforated eardrums and lots of operations and infections to fix it but due to this I have had a hearing loss In my left ear and 2 years ago got a hearing aid I am now in year 11 and have recently got a microphone to that I have to give to the teacher every lesson. It has Improved me hearing people and feel much happier. How is your microphone going?
Oh Charlotte I bloody love you. I love your honesty, braveness and how real you are! You are such an inspiration, will be thinking of you & hope it all goes well! 💗💜
Aw sweetheart , you are getting so many virtual big hugs , we all wish we could make you feel better about all this stuff 😘😘😘
Thank you for making this video. My wife has just begun wearing hearing aids, and my first response was very much wondering if she is okay with it. You have given a great insight into how she must be feeling and that in turn helps me to help her. Thanks for the video.
I know this is an old video but wow I've just watched this and made me feel so much better I'm 27 and have my appointment for hearing aids coming up in the next 3 weeks. Watching these videos of yours have made me realise its all going to be okay thank you I suffer from nerve deafness and it runs in the family I have been told to get my girls tested and the thought I could have passed it in makes me feel so bad! But you have put a lot of things in to perspective thanks again 😊
👋🏼 Hi Daisy 👶🏼!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this Charlotte. Such a great message! Kudos to Mark for his support!!
Got my appointment that I've waited over a year for with my ent I've suffered from hearing loss since I was a child, I'm now 28 and finally getting something done about it, I'm fed up with going" huh what I can't hear u" and that tinnitus is getting worse so hopefully to hearing you more clearly soon ☺️
I think I mentioned its before I had a burst ear drum when I was younger and ended up with a hearing aid and I hated it as I had it for a few years... but like you they told me I didn't need it by the time I got to high school.
I've noticed my hearing isn't the best recently but too scared to go and get it checked out. So thank you for this and lots of hugs.. and I'm going to try and build up the confidence to get it checked out xx
I appreciate watching your honestly in videos I may not be experiencing the same things but without sounding weird it reminds me that everyone has stuff in they life that's hard to deal with you have a beautiful family and as much as this sucks just look at your beautiful children's smiles and remember that they love you and will never judge you and hearing aids are so much smaller these days I'm sure you will be fine you've already beaten so much so this is just another crap thing you will come through xx I never normally comment but just wanted to send my support ❤️
Thank you for making videos like this. My son has mild/moderate hearing loss and wears hearing aids. It's nice to hear what he is experiencing in terms of sound as at 3 he can't really tell us yet.
What a heart felt and honest post. I hope your experience helps someone in the same situation. God bless you xx
Thank you so much for doing this video! I find out Friday wether I need surgery or hearing aids. You explanation of how you hear is spot on for me too, especially the part about having to process what people say. Sometimes I only realise what someone said at the start of a conversation when they've been talking for ages already, and then I have to try and catch up on what they were saying when I was still processing the first sentence! You should already have your hearing aids in now and I hope they are going well for you xxx
You went through so much in your life Charlotte. I really hope your hearing improved by now. 😘
Ah thank you Bettina! I have hearing aids and will do forever. But I’m okay with that! They help me so much! xx
Aww Hunnie you are so brave , strong , positive & honest, I know your feeling very upset & worried BUT just think of how it will help you & not have to concentrate on your brain , sending healing soft hugs & positive vibes , hope all goes well for you tomorrow having your hearing aids fitted 👌🏻💐Karen from Bristol X X X
Hello huny i understand on two levels a left a comment on one of your other videos when i said about my pain, my disease is called gaucher's and i have type 3 which is very rear and vert slow in development but life long, and effects my howl body in different ways its now causing me problems with heart i hace had tests but until i get the results life goes on. And your hearing huny. My dad went def in his right ear when he was a child he is now conpleatly def in both ears and wears hearing aids in both ears and he is now 60 and has no problem with his speech he laughs and plays with all my nieces and nefew's and lives life to the full don't worry huny , i hope you are ok and remember you have two beautifle children who wil love you no matter what you were or who you are. Big Hug
hi charlotte bless you.. you are still so strong and positive which i love about you. im a single mum with 2 young kids and i feel everything always goes wrong with me but im not positive and dwell on thing's for too long. im really inspired about you in every way in your vlogs whether its slimming world, hauls etc stay positive and like you said hearing aids are very discreet these days so you can't always tell. The hearing aids will help you so stay positive. your beautiful on the inside and out and a great mum to your lovely children. wish you all the best look forward to your next vlog xx
I wanted to jump in the screen and give you a massive hug. You're gonna rock those hearing aids xx
I just wanted to say my sister has had hearing loss her whole life, we dont know why. She resented getting aids for so long but now she is so much happier, because she can hear properly. I guess its like anything like that, we only knew of one other person that used them (other than old folk) so thats why it was so daunting
You are amazing Charlotte! So strong, clever and beautiful. You are an inspiration to your children xxx
I found out yesterday that I need hearing aids and I'm only 25. I cried when I tried the hearing aids on and realized I didn't have to read the audiologists lips.
Greatly video!!
Thank you for your honest and frank video Charlotte. I understand your anxiety but in my experience this will open up a whole new lease of life for you. Daisy is gorgeous by the way 🙂
Charlotte, you are so brave!
Don't worry, everything will be fine.
You are so good looking, that tiny hearing aid thing will not do your appereance any harm.
Greetings from Germany, Salo
Charlotte, you are amazing! I have so much love and admiration, for you. Sending you a huge hug 💛 xoxo
I totally understand this. I have hearing issues that before now have never needed help.
But these last few years I am struggling. I am not brave enough to go. I keep putting it off. Maybe I will go after seeing this xx
I'm a newish subscriber so didn't know this. Completely understand your anxieties, but you seem really strong, so you will be fine!
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you'll be fine hun my fella has a cochlear implant on one side and normal hearing aid on other side , he was born deaf xx
I can totally relate, i have always had bad hearing in one ear, i know its affecting me especially because i too have to lip read and ask pardon and have nodded enthusiastically to something that i haven't heard, i get embarrassed and its so annoying but my anxiety holds me back so much
I found out about 2 months ago that I (for sure) have moderate hearing loss in both ears (i've suspected it for a long time). I've been dealing with this completely by myself because even the people i've told...I don't know...they just don't get it. A lot of the reason I know they don't get it (and never will until they have to deal with something like this on their own...which I get...and I'm trying really hard to give people that pass on the grounds of inexperience and lack of perspective...) is that they just don't take it into consideration how much I struggle and how TIRED i am all the time (every single thing you said about how hard your brain has to work to process what people are saying and all the things you do to compensate - like asking someone to repeat themselves as a default while your brain works it out and then realizing what they've said before they've finished saying it again because your brain caught up to your ears in the meantime...). They get frustrated with me for asking them to repeat themselves a bunch of times. I'm CONSTANTLY worried that people are angry with me or annoyed and it's just been shattering to my confidence. A lot of times they just give up after a few "excuse me?"'s and say "nevermind" and then I feel even worse because I feel like I'm missing out and lost and unconnected because I can't hear and nobody around me understands how hard it is. Even my father who has profound/complete hearing loss in one ear and who-knows-how-bad in the other (but never got hearing aids because he didn't want to deal with it - he's a physician...they're often like that....) is not exactly unsympathetic but I wouldn't say he's sympathetic either. And of course my mother expressed how awful it was...and cried....and lamented that her baby is going deaf....and made a big scene....but she never actually asked me how I felt about it. It was more like it was something happening to her. Typical. Anyway...it's been hard. And I'm so burnt out. This has been going on for about a decade, worsening over the last 3 or 4 years. It's at the point now where I just want to crawl into bed and sleep for a year because I'm so tired and not have to talk to anyone because I'm just wrought with anxiety ALL THE TIME about any and all social interactions. Going to work is an absolute nightmare every single day. Conversations are a mess and require soooo much concentration and energy on my part (sometimes I just want someone to feel 10 min of how physically exhausted I get so they have some idea what I'm going through and how much i'm NOT exaggerating). Conversations involving more than me and another person are absolute chaos. A room full of people is hell on earth. TV is useless.Even driving can be scary sometimes (just like you, it's worse some days because of congestion etc...and I have chronic severe allergies as well so I'm congested more than the average person). I really related to the emotion you seem to be feeling when you consider the prospect of losing your hearing completely one day. I turned 32 a few days ago, and my hearing has been declining since at least my early 20s. If it's gotten this bad by now, how bad is it going to be another 10 years from now? Will I be able to hear my babies cry? The voices of my loved ones? The sounds of the ocean and nature? Will I lose the ability to hear music? That's a HUGE deal for me because music is a massive part of my life. In fact it's SAVED my life so many times...I worry that I might actually go crazy and not be able to curb anxiety if I can't turn to music. Silence.......is terrifying to me. It's just about the worst thing that I can imagine. Getting hearing aids is also terrifying for me because I know it's not going to be perfect and I'm actually REALLY sensitive to loud noise (like when the TV is turned up to 100 because I can't hear what people are saying, I can still tell that it's loud and feel the vibration and it bothers me and gives me a headache....but I just can't understand what's being said....if that makes sense) so I'm worried it's going to be a horrible adjustment period. I worry about things like feedback and physical discomfort etc. Aesthetics are probably the least of my concerns because I'm just the kind of person who doesn't put too much stock in what other people think of how I look (I was bullied as a kid for various reasons....a lot....and I developed this emotional shield that looks like: I kinda feel like anyone above the age of 12 who would actually judge me for a hearing aid is probably a horrible person anyway so why should I waste my energy caring about their opinions?) - but I'm also not immune. I mean i don't LOVE the idea of walking around with something sticking out of my ear - and I worry a little that it will be MORE noticeable b/c I have tiny ears? I dunno lol. Maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. Anyway....I'm going for my hearing aid eval tomorrow and I'm super nervous and sortof on the depressed end of things (probably because i'm so exhausted....it's been rough lately), and it was really nice to see someone on the tube talking about all the things I have been hitting walls trying to get other people to understand. You seem like a strong woman (i mean you're a mom....so it makes sense), so I know you'll get through this. And I know I probably will too. And hopefully....it's going to be okay. I just wanted you to know that I understand, and you're not alone....and hang in there. And good luck!
hearing aids are so small and discreet now they are unnoticeable. The thought of them are very likely to be way worse then when you actually get them. I reckon no one will actually notice until you point it out.
Hello charlotte it's matthew i wear both hearing aids it's the way of life!
I can't say anything other than, you're amazing. xx
Thank you for sharing this! Im going to tell my partner to watch this, he has a really big problem with hearing but seems too embarrassed to go get it looked at! xx
Sending you a HUGE hug 🤗 xxx
Mam plz help me mujhe bhi machine chahiye but itna cost price kr vjha se me le Nhi pa rhi plz mam help me
Charlotte, thanks for providing all these detailed information. Question: after you use hearing aids, will this cause your future hearing?
Charlotte my husband got hearing aids (both ears) went he was 27. He's 47 now his hearing has got got a little worse but hearing aids still work fine for him. They don't make him look any less attractive and no one really bothers about them, looks at them or mentions them. Other than our grandson who's one that thinks they're are better than any of his toys even his iggle piggle he loves glasses as well. You'll get used to them and not even notice u r wearing them there's tons of times I've had to swim back to the beach to dry them after he's dove into the sea with them in. x
arrrhhh just started watching you. you are beautiful and you will always be xxx
Lovely lovely lady. You are so strong. Thanks for sharing. Xx
Big hugs doll face xx
Best of luck charlotte, your an amazing lady and one of my inspirations! Love watching your videos. Stay strong your doing great!! X
Good luck hun xx
youre awesome im deaf in my left ear since i was 7 im 44 im going for a hearing test thu tired of not hearing people and tv on too loud thanks
I commend you for sharing all aspects of your life. Big hugs 🤗
Sending love & hugs x
thanks for doing this video
Babe i think were all abit shit in heels haha
Good on you for doing this video im sure it will help others. No biggy tho, rather hear with aids then not hear atall lol
You look amazing btw x
Awh wee daisy
You are amazing Charlotte! So strong, clever and beautiful. You are an inspiration to your children xxx