my hearing has deteriorated over the years

probably due to loud noise exposure in the workplace

hearing aids help a lot and they are very discrete

they also double up as ear buds

allowing me to make hands free calls

or listen to music on the go

I can mute TV sounds while listening direct into my ears

there are some positive benefits to hearing loss

noisy environments are less stressful

I can focus better in a noisy setting

I tune out unwanted conversations

my visual and non verbal skills are stronger

I can better read body language and facial expressions

my sleep quality is improved especially when its noisy

I really appreciate total silence

conversations require more effort but this helps me engage more