{"id":1987,"date":"2024-11-15T17:32:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/?p=1987"},"modified":"2024-11-15T17:32:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T23:32:48","slug":"understanding-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-social-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingaidsmobile.com\/understanding-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-social-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Social Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Approximately 15% of U.S. adults have hearing loss<\/a>. While most people think about how the condition will affect their ability to hear speech, they may not consider how it affects confidence, social interactions and mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those with hearing loss<\/a>, interacting with others can lead to feelings of isolation and, in many cases, social anxiety. To make you feel more prepared to tackle your hearing loss, let\u2019s look at how the condition can impact anxiety and how you can navigate social situations confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Impact of Hearing Loss on Anxiety<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The National Institute on Aging found that hearing loss can increase your risk for mental health disorders like anxiety and depression<\/a>. When hearing begins to decline, daily life can quickly change in a few key ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n