Heating impairment /Depression

whatdidyousay
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I am 69 retired.
My wife bless her is still working which are long hours.
I go out with my deaf dog for a coffee now and again as she is the only one I can talk to?
I am hearing impaired and love conversation. I try to listen but it's frustrating and people normally just walk away
sort of ' don't talk to the deaf guy'
Most functions I go to I am lucky that my wife is with me and she can relay what's being said?
But she has her friends to talk to and family.
I also have Clinical Depression so I guess it's normal to be isolated by society
Not complaining because God knows there are people worse off then me.
Anyone know of a good groups for the hearing impaired where you can meet and have a natter
Loneliness makes my depression worse!
Well, there you go.... bit of a dilemma but must soldier on
? Keep smiling folks
My wife bless her is still working which are long hours.
I go out with my deaf dog for a coffee now and again as she is the only one I can talk to?
I am hearing impaired and love conversation. I try to listen but it's frustrating and people normally just walk away
sort of ' don't talk to the deaf guy'
Most functions I go to I am lucky that my wife is with me and she can relay what's being said?
But she has her friends to talk to and family.
I also have Clinical Depression so I guess it's normal to be isolated by society
Not complaining because God knows there are people worse off then me.
Anyone know of a good groups for the hearing impaired where you can meet and have a natter
Loneliness makes my depression worse!
Well, there you go.... bit of a dilemma but must soldier on
? Keep smiling folks
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Hello @whatdidyousay
I get the sense from your post that you would like to have more social contact and are a determined sort of guy, I also get the feeling that you have a good sense of humour?!
I know first hand that having a hearing loss is bloody hard work... In my experience audiologists vary enormously and so my first thought is whether you have the best hearing aids [NHS are now prescribing Phonak aids which are way better than what they were dishing out before] and whether they've been adjusted properly because the way the aids are adjusted can make a huge difference. This might be a first starting point to maximise any hearing you still have?
Having a dog is a great way of connecting with people and it's good to hear that he/she is motivating you to get out. I guess you take him/her for walks too - exercise is the best 'drug' for depression going.
Can you do BSL? I'm just thinking if you can then I know people who are learning to sign are always looking for people to chat to?
I quickly looked up a couple of links that you might find helpful, I hope you can find a group in your area:
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/how-we-help/support-and-care/social-groups/
https://www.hearinglink.org/connect/groups-clubs-people-hearing-loss/
Finally have you ever tried mindfulness? When I first came across it I thought it was a load of mumbo jumbo but I've found it very calming and it's well proven to help with depression?
I really hope you find a great group to join as that sounds like a positive thing to do on all sorts of levels. Good Luck!
Best wishes.
Emma2 -
PS the action on hearing loss link / search facility looks hopeless... but their forums might be a way of finding a local group:
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/live-well/our-community/our-forums/
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Thank you.
Will check it out0
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