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What would be the first thing that comes to mind when you see someone wearing hearing aids?

I'm a 14 year old girl, And I've had hearing aids since I was 2 years old. I'm really self-conscious about them. I feel like everyones looking at my ears if I wear my hair up. I want to be able to feel like absolutely no one is looking at them. I want to be seen as a normal person without a hearing loss. I would just like to hear what you guys think. What would be the first thing to come to mind if you saw someone with hearing aids ?

Public Comments

1. that they have problems hearing
2. first of all the only reason u feel everyone is looking is because your awear of them . but i woulding give a second look
3. I think, they have trouble hearing so I should make sure to maintain eye contact when speaking and face the person in case they need to read my lips or watch my expression for help with words or sounds they may miss. there is nothing wrong with a person being hearing impaired! Don't feel self-concious...there is nothing shameful about wearing something that helps you.
4. I'm your age, and just got mine in february last year. I feel the same way. I'm the only kid my age in my school with them, and alot of kids have no idea what they are. I'm very self conscious with them, myself, and don't like wearing my hair up (although with sports, and fashion-wise, it's difficult). It's gotten so far that I have people sitting behind me reach out to touch them. WEIRD. I don't personally like the skin color ones, mainly because one of my teachers wears them, and they look like masses in the ear canal. Anyway, those are always an option. Often, i forget I'm wearing them! I'll be in the shower, and will need to check my ears. My best advice is to be confident. It seems a little weird, but just be confident and no one will notice. It sometimes help if i letmy hair hang a little lower over my ears, or if i let a tendril or 2 hang out. Just remember to be confident. Alot of the people in school have seen or talked to someone about their hearing aids before. It's no big deal. If you ever need some advice or whatever, feel free to e-mail me!