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4 Health Hacks To Help Survive A Global Pandemic

March 30, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

The Coronavirus pandemic is restricting the way people move and act. Among many other things, one of the areas that is impacted is health and wellbeing. When you’re confined to your home or trying to stay away from the outside world, it’s hard to keep fit. Unfortunately, this is counterproductive because you need to work out to boost and maintain your immune system. It’s a sticky situation to be in, especially if your state is under lockdown right now and your options are limited.

Thankfully, it is possible to survive a pandemic without ruining your physical or mental health.

Home Workouts

The most comfortable and most accessible option is to exercise at home. Sure, it’s not as fulfilling as going to the gym, nor does it feel as effective, but it is a fantastic option if you choose a quality work out. Lots of classes and apps are free to download due to Covid-19, so a quick internet search should reveal the best ones. Alternatively, you can use household products if you don’t have the right equipment. Bags of sugar, for instance, are excellent makeshift dumbbells. The doorframe is perfect for pull-ups, too. And, if the kids have a jump rope, you can do thirty minutes and work up a sweat. (Just don’t count on lifting toilet paper- TP is like currency right now!)

Pets

Pets are keeping people sane in countries in lockdown, and they can do the same for you. Taking the dog for a walk is a legitimate excuse to leave home and get a decent amount of exercise. After all, you can stay out longer than you usually would without getting in trouble. NOTE: follow the social distancing guidelines. Stay 6 feet away from other people, wear a mask if possible, and some recommend wearing gloves while picking up your dog’s poop.

On the flip side, helping the family pooch get rid of excess energy could encourage you to use the garden/yard more often. Running around or throwing a ball for him to fetch will at least mean you’ll get some fresh air instead of being stuck inside all day.

Standard Maintenance

The key is not to let your usual routine collapse. Not only is it bad for fitness, but it can affect other parts of your health that you take for granted. Do you have an emergency dental visit on the cards? If so, it might have been preventable if you continued to brush your teeth twice a day, flossed, and used mouthwash. Your skin is the same, too. You might not leave the house, yet moisturizing is a must if you don’t want your skin to become flaky (especially during this dry season!).

Brain Training

Your mind is going to deal with a lot in the next couple of weeks. It’s likely the outbreak will escalate and staying at home will be more necessary than ever. In this scenario, it’s tempting to feel down and let negative emotions impact your thinking. Therefore, brain training is crucial, and this isn’t only a reference to puzzles and crosswords. Avoiding speculation, reading about the pandemic via established sources, and anticipating stress can help. As always, the best tactic is to stay connected and to socialize virtually, whether it’s with WhatsApp or FaceTime.

How are you handling the global pandemic?

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Give Yourself a Head to Toe Makeover This Year

March 13, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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If the year hasn’t gotten off to a very good start and it’s hard to make achieve those new year’s resolutions, why not cheer yourself up with a bit of pampering instead? Self-care is just as important and you need to make time for you. Give yourself a head to toe makeover to boost your self-confidence this year.

Hair trends

Consider freshening up your look with a new color or highlights this year. Balayage is trending right now and it’s very popular with all hair types. The technique is brushing on color to give a natural effect that grows out nicely. For a more youthful look, go for warmer tones. These will suit this season as well now hopefully the spring sunshine is finally coming out.

If you’re bored of always having the same hair why not get it cut in a different way for a change. Find out which haircut best suits your face shape and hair type.

Make-up trends

Full, healthy eyebrows are in this year and they make your face much softer and younger. Invest in an eyebrow powder, or powder pencil combo as this will allow you to define your eyebrows in a more subtle way rather than a harsh pencil line. If you want a little more pampering you could go for and HD brow treatment, which will give you a full service of shaping and tinting. Full eyelash extension is also trending, for a fun, flirty look this season.

There are many new fun make up trends this spring. Go for glitter, neon colors, and eye embellishment instead of subtle eye makeup. Classic red lipstick is still in this year as well.

Wellness Trends

Don’t ignore your physical and mental health and these should be above and foremost. Have you been keeping on top of your health by going to the doctor and dentist regularly? It might be time to get that nagging toothache checked as you could need dental implant surgery. Don’t worry as this is a routine procedure and there are many experts dentists out there.

To focus on your psychological wellbeing, trending at the moment is the art of mindfulness. This is highly based on meditation and positive thinking but the great thing is you can do it at home on your own, after following a couple of online video tutorials. With a few minutes a day of quiet focus, you’ll soon learn how to tackle your problems with a calm optimism.

A change is as good as a rest so why not try out a new hobby to improve your wellness? This could be anything you like. Gardening is another popular wellness trend at the moment. Now that the weather’s changing, brave the outside and get planting, whether you’ve got a big yard or a modest window box. Bring some plants and flowers inside the house as well to cheer up the place. There are many low maintenance species if you’re not the most green-thumbed of people.

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Fitness Health

Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Spring and Summer

March 12, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

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Has the winter weather turned you into a bit of a couch potato? It’s easily done, when it’s cold, wet, and windy outside, it’s tempting to just stay home, pull a blanket over you, and eat lots of snacks while watching Netflix! When spring rolls back around, many of us start thinking about our exercise regimens again and looking into ways to get back outdoors, start having fun, and burn off some of the winter weight we’ve accumulated. One of the best things about the warmer weather is it naturally makes you want to be outside, and when you’re up and out, you’re much more likely to be being active. Here are a few fun activities you can add to your summer workout schedule.

Go on hikes

Lace up your walking boots, fill a backpack with a few supplies such as a map, some water and a light lunch and get out for a day of hiking! You could go rambling along hills and mountains, you could walk through gorgeous countryside, through forests, wherever you have near you that’s suitable. Hiking helps you to feel at one with nature as you really have time to take it all in as you walk, it’s such great cardiovascular exercise but unlike other forms of activity doesn’t feel overwhelmingly like hard work because you’re busy enjoying your surroundings. It’s the perfect way to take in natural beauty, get some great photos and enjoy an outdoor lunch. Plan the route depending on the time you have and your fitness level, but the good thing about any kind of hiking and walking is that if you’re struggling you can always slow down on steep hills or sit down and catch your breath for a while if you need to. It’s all at your own pace. You don’t need any special equipment meaning it’s very accessible, just be sure to wear properly fitting shoes to avoid blisters, corns and calluses.

Go on day trips

Going on a fun day out, whether it’s to the zoo, the theme park, a trip to a new city, or a shopping expedition, you’ll naturally do a whole lot of walking. Since you’re occupied by whatever else you’re doing that day you won’t notice until much later when your body starts to ache that you’ve actually done some fantastic exercise. Going on day trips is a great way to spend time with family and friends, plus get outside and do something fun, so the fact that you’ll be doing a lot of walking and moving around is just an added bonus. It just goes to show that exercise and staying healthy and fit doesn’t always have to involve structured workouts or the gym. Sometimes you can just get out and about and enjoy life, and staying fit and active is a result of that.

Get out your bike

Do you have a bike in the shed that’s collecting dust and cobwebs? Get it out, pump up the tires and test the brakes, as getting out on your bike is one of the best kinds of exercise you can do. Not only is it loads of fun (for most of us it will definitely bring back childhood nostalgia) but it’s really good exercise. You’ll pump your heart and lungs giving you a full cardiovascular workout, plus it’s good for toning and sculpting legs and glutes. Have a look online for local cycle routes near you, if you can find something scenic then all the better. If not, put your bike in the car and head out somewhere where they have great places to ride. Don’t forget your puncture repair kit and always wear your helmet too. If you’re going to be riding at dawn or dusk anywhere near roads (such as cycling to work) it’s crucial that you have a light on your bike- you should wear a high visibility vest too to avoid accidents.

Go for a swim

When the weather is cold and wet, it can be a struggle to find the motivation to get in the pool and know you’re going to come out with wet hair and feeling generally damp and uncomfortable. However, when the sun is shining and temperatures soar, jumping in that pool can be the most refreshing thing in the world. Hit your local pool and do some laps; any stroke you choose will work out just about every muscle in your body. Other options would be to put on a wetsuit and go swimming in the ocean or lake, or enjoy activities like surfing or paddleboarding.

Play some outdoor sports

Lots of parks and recreational centers have outdoor courts for things like tennis, badminton, and basketball which you can use for free or hire for a small fee. Another option would be to play volleyball on the beach if you live near the coast. Rope in some friends and enjoy the friendly competition while soaking up the glorious weather and getting your body moving.

Practice yoga on the beach (or anywhere!)

Another great beach activity, if you’re lucky enough to live near one, is practicing yoga. If you go early in the morning and set up your mat, you can take in the views as you practice, it’s so relaxing and can set your day off to a really great start. Alternatively, practicing late in the evening as the sun sets can be the perfect way to wind down and prepare for a relaxed night. Yoga is as much about the mind as it is the body, so a relaxed and beautiful environment can really help with your practice.

•What activities are you excited to do this spring/summer?

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Telltale Signs You’re Horribly Run Down

March 10, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

If you work hard, it is not unusual to feel a little tired in the evenings. After all, you’re putting massive effort into your work and relationships – it’s no surprise that it would take its toll.

But there’s a fine line between feeling tired and feeling run down. Being tired is normal – it’s just your body clock doing what it does. Being run down isn’t – it suggests that your life is out of whack.

In this post, we’re going to take a look at the signs that you’re horribly run-down and probably need a break!

You’re Having Difficulty Concentrating

Most healthy people can focus on a task for ten, eleven, or even twelve hours a day. Nature wired our brains in such a way that allows us to focus on important projects for a long time before needing a break. Sure, you can’t work twelve hours a day, seven days a week if you’re an average person; but as a one-off, it should be fine.

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However, if you find that you’re having trouble concentrating or making decisions, it could mean that you’re run-down. Your brain no longer has the cognitive capacity to process all of the variables, leaving you feeling frustrated and distressed.

If you are run down and struggling to cope, your best bet is to take a break. Come back to the problem tomorrow or after a vacation.

You Are Having Problems With Your Immune System

As people become more tired, their immune systems cease to function as well as they once did. Before you know it, you’ve got an infection of some sort.

Common conditions include colds, flu, ulcers in your mouth and stomach, and rashes on your skin. You may also get a stye (something explained by this chalazion vs stye article) – which is a painful redness of the eye.

If you notice that you’re getting ill more often than before, it could be time to take a break. Working hard is great, so long as it doesn’t damage your health.

You Feel Depressed

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Humans evolved to work hard and play hard. But sometimes you can overdo it, especially if you don’t have a type-A personality. Many people who get run-down wind up feeling depressed. Their appetite can fail, and they may not want to do anything at all with their time. Headaches are common.

Mostly, the condition develops in response to inflammation in the brain. Lack of sleep, poor diet and high levels of stress force the brain to spend too long in “survival mode.” Eventually, it crashes, leaving you feeling weak and depleted.

You Keep Getting UTIs

UTIs or urinary tract infections are particularly pernicious, usually caused by E.Coli. Sometimes UTIs can fester for weeks, slowly making their way up to your kidneys, at which point, you can wind up feeling very ill.

If you feel run down, then be sure to visit the doctor to check you for possible disease/illness. And take care of yourself!

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Reducing Feelings of Stress in Your Day to Day Life

March 4, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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We all feel stress from time to time. It’s a natural response to potentially dangerous or threatening situations or experiences. However, problems arise when you experience stress all of the time or on a regular basis. Not only can it make you feel uncomfortable, but it can have a detrimental and long term impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing. Here are just a few different ways you can reduce feelings of stress in your day to day life!

See a Therapist

If you feel you may be suffering from anxiety or stress as a side effect of another mental health condition, it’s important that you reach out to a therapist, who will be able to diagnose you and provide you with relevant treatment (therapists often can not prescribe medication, just fyi). If you feel stressed for any reason, therapy can still be good for you. Really, therapy is good for anyone and everyone! A psychiatrist is different from a therapist. A psychiatrist is a medical specialist who can help to get you on a better path to happiness, contentment, and improved overall wellbeing, usually through the use of medication.

Seek Other Support

If you’re reluctant to reach out for professional help straight away, there are other sources of support out there. This can include support groups and helplines, where you can speak to others who have had similar experiences and can guide you on your journey towards feeling better. It can also help to talk to family or friends you can trust and who can support you. As the saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved.

Keeping a Journal

Keeping a journal is a private version of talking therapy. It gives you a space where you can organize your thoughts and really get to grips with how you’re feeling. If you put all of your problems on paper, you may find it easier to resolve them in an organized and thought out manner. Keeping a journal is also a good way of tracking your mood over time. You can see how things have progressed and this can also help to identify key points where you’re feeling stressed.

Trying CBD

CBD can have positive effects on your body in regards to lifting your mood and alleviating feelings of stress or anxiety. It is a natural product, sourced from the hemp plant. It actively alters your serotonin levels without intoxicating you. For more information, visit PearlCBD.

Avoid Procrastination

Now, this step is definitely easier said than done. But chances are, if you’re stressed or anxious about something, you will put it off. This is a standard response to stressful situations or circumstances – you want to avoid them at all costs. But the truth is, when you put off these situations, they simply cause you further stress. They won’t go away until you face them head on. If you’re putting off work, you’ll just become increasingly stressed knowing that your deadline is looming closer and closer. If you’re putting off an awkward conversation, your unhappiness will simply grow until you face it. Avoid procrastination at all costs!

These are just a few simple changes you can implement into your lifestyle to make it a little more stress free. Try them out! They could really help you.

What helps you to de-stress?

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Fitness Health

The Incredible Long-Term Benefits Of Regular Exercise

March 4, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

Everyone should try and do as much exercise as possible. Aside from being excellent for your fitness, there are plenty of long-term benefits that can improve your whole life. Most people just associate exercise with getting stronger and looking better. But here are the other ways it will benefit you – if you remain consistent!

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Improve cognitive function

Cognitive function is a bit of a buzzword these days. Everyone’s talking about it, and you can see websites like Health Naturals selling nootropics that target your cognitive abilities. Effectively, it’s the idea of your brain health. Cognitive function refers to things like memory, processing speed, ability to multitask, etc. It’s something we should all look to improve, and regular exercise can do just that. If you work out regularly every week, then you can improve your memory, develop better problem-solving skills, and increase your ability to process lots of information very quickly.

Enhance your mental health

It’s worth remembering that your fitness journey isn’t all about your physical health. Yes, this is a big part of it, but you also want to think about your mental health. It’s proven that regular exercise will have positive long-term benefits on your mental health and wellbeing. This is because working out releases hormones that make you feel happy and elated. Not only that, but the physical changes you experience will lift your mood and boost your self-confidence. As a result, you can become less anxious, less depressed, and feel a lot better about yourself. This leads to a much clearer mind that’s free from many of your mental demons.

Reduce the risk of diseases

Exercise also helps ward off a lot of common diseases. Mainly, there’s a lot of evidence that supports the notion that regular exercise can reduce cardiovascular diseases. In simple terms, it lowers the risk of heart diseases. This is because exercising will rid your body of bad cholesterol that can clog up your arteries and cause problems for your heart. There’s also the link between being overweight and having an increased risk of heart disease. Therefore, by exercising and losing weight, you will lower the risks once more.

Improve your ability to carry out daily tasks

Daily activities are easier for you to complete when you exercise. Your body begins to develop more muscle tone, your sense of balance can improve, and this means you’re able to do loads of things without suffering from pain or putting yourself at risk. For example, when you get older, you reduce the chances of falling down because your balance and spatial awareness are better. Even right now, you can play with your kids or go shopping for hours on end without feeling too tired. So, don’t underestimate the importance that regular exercise will have on your daily routine.

If you ever doubted the benefits of exercise, then all your doubts should be wiped out by now! Everyone should try and exercise at least 30 minutes every week – preferably more. You will definitely see benefits that extend beyond your physical fitness and appearance. Basically, if you want a happier life, then exercise!

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Debunking 3 Common Fitness Myths

March 4, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

The nature of the fitness industry means there is so much information floating about. Everyone has an opinion, and a lot of these opinions are complete and utter bullshit. This means that loads of individuals are following the wrong advice or believing inaccurate things about fitness. So, let’s debunk some of the most common myths!

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MYTH 1: You can target areas of your body to lose fat

How many times have you seen a video or an article that tells you how to lose stubborn belly fat? Loads of people want to lose fat from specific areas of their body. This can be the arms, the legs, the waist, etc. So, you look up exercises that claim to help you do this. Unfortunately, you can’t lose fat from specific areas of your body. If you want to lose belly fat, then you have to enter a caloric deficit that means you burn more calories than you consume. This is what burns fat, and you can’t target a specific area. So, don’t focus on exercises that say they will help you burn fat from one part of your body, it’s simply not possible.

MYTH 2: Girls shouldn’t lift weights

Again, loads of newbies think that women shouldn’t lift weights. They think it’ll turn them into a bodybuilder with huge muscles. In reality, this will never happen. Women don’t make enough testosterone to produce the muscle mass that men have. Weight training is actually a staple in a healthy lifestyle. It helps you burn calories, it develops muscle tone – which makes everything look tighter and firmer – and it develops strength. All girls should train with weights, especially if you want to see improvements in your body – like bigger glutes or more toned abs!

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MYTH 3: Gyms are overpriced and not worth it

There’s been a fitness trend of home workouts over the last few years. This plays to the idea that gyms aren’t worth it – and are overpriced. In some ways, gym memberships can be expensive. But, this is when you’re forced to pay an annual contract all in one go. With places like Fitness 19, the idea or affordable rolling contracts has come into play. This makes gym memberships easier to afford, debunking that myth.

Secondly, gyms contain far more equipment and machinery than you’ll ever have at home. While home workouts can be very effective, there will come the point where you stop seeing progress as there’s no way to make the workouts harder. One of the ways you see fitness results is by increasing the intensity of your exercise sessions. This comes from adding more resistance. In a gym, you have machines that can go up in levels to increase the resistance, and you have more weights to keep going heavier and heavier. So, they are definitely worth it if you have the money. Home workouts are usually best in cases where you have no money, or you’re a beginner that wants to start their fitness journey and gain confidence before joining a gym.

Have you fallen for any of these myths? If you have, then they’ve probably held back a lot of your progress. Now you can consume the right information, get back out there, and start achieving your goals!

What fitness myths have you been told?

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Three Changes You Might Notice As You Age

March 2, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

It’s true that as you age your body certainly goes through a wide variety of changes. You might not be prepared for all of these differences and this can mean that they are quite shocking. It can make you feel anxious or even scared of the differences that you are beginning to notice. However, age is, of course, a natural process and there’s often nothing to fear. Particularly if you are prepared for these new experiences. Let’s explore some of the changes that you might notice.

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More Injuries

You might find that you do get injured more easily as you age. Why is this? Well, there are a few possibilities. For instance, you might find that you have issues with injuries because your body isn’t able to recover quite as quickly. This is certainly a problem as you continue to age and it does leave your body susceptible to damage. You might also find that you develop chronic pain. Usually, this is due to an injury that occurred earlier in life that you may have completely overlooked. It’s important that you do consider this and ensure that you are taking the right steps to treat chronic pain. It doesn’t have to change your quality of life.

Changes To Hearing

Alternatively, you might notice that your hearing changes as you get older. It’s possible that you are struggling to hear things that you used to have no problem with. Perhaps, you have begun to turn up the volume on the TV. You might find that this irritates other people in the family who think it’s loud enough already. This is probably one of the clearest signs that there is an issue with your hearing and that it does need to be addressed. If you are worried about hearing loss, speaking to an audiologist is always the best option. They will complete a hearing test, designed to determine the extent of the damage.

You might also find that you are suffering from tinnitus. Tinnitus is a condition that causes you to hear sounds that are not actually there. It can be quite irritating and disconcerting however it is usually harmless. As such, while it can be annoying, you don’t have to worry about this too much. It’s also worth noting that there is no cure for this condition. However, you can learn coping mechanisms that will help a great deal.

Weight Gain

Finally, you might find that you gain more weight as you age. Your body won’t bounce back quite as quickly. Particularly, if you have an unhealthy lifestyle. As such, it’s important to make sure that you are focusing more on your diet as you age. You don’t have to be too extreme here. However, you should be cutting out junk food where possible. You may also want to consider implementing cheat days to enjoy unhealthy food on a far less regular basis.

We hope this helps you prepare for some of the changes that you can encounter as you age!

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Steps to Safeguarding Your Health

February 27, 2020 By lyndsinreallife 1 Comment

These days we are all tending to live longer, and through medical breakthroughs and advances in technology, we aren’t getting as sick as we may have in the past. We tend to have better places to live, access to good food, clean water, and have a support system around us. All of which can go a long way to helping us to really thrive. However, with an increased life expectancy comes some more challenges to us, and as a result, we need to take charge a lot more and take on some responsibility for our health.

We have so much going on in life, from our family life, social commitments, work, and other responsibilities, that we can put our health on the back burner. It might not seem as urgent as cleaning the house, meeting a deadline, or getting the kids lunches packed, but it can mean that we don’t take action or make changes until it is too late. So as a result, we need to make sure that we are taking some steps to safeguard our health and do all that we can to make sure that we are looking after ourselves and improving our health and well-being.

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Have regular checkups

If you want to look after yourself and look after your health, then looking at it in a preventive way is one of the best things that you can do. Conditions like cancer, diabetes, and hearing problems can be spotted early and dealt with, as long as you are having the right kind of check-ups and are going to these appointments regularly. See your doctor about the check-ups that you will need to have, as well as getting help to fix your hearing aids or get your eyes checked, with the right professional. Leave things too late in a lot of cases, and the damage has already been done.

Monitor mental health

In the day and age we live in, it is great that there is a much more open conversation about mental health. The good news is that being open and talking about it can help you to feel better, or to help you to get the help that you need. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, and feel those ways in a pretty much constant state, then it will be wreaking havoc on your health in a variety of other ways. It could lead to you feeling exhausted, irritable, sad, lonely, and stop you from being active or eating well. So keep an eye on things, and make sure that you reach out if you are feeling low.

Keep your brain active

Keeping your brain active is something that is good at any age really. But as we get older, our brain function can quite rapidly decline if we let it. There are some aspects of genetics that are out of our control, however we can do things to help. Reading regularly, staying active, doing puzzles, and taking up hobbies are all good ideas to help your brain to stay active and focused.

•How do you safeguard your health?

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How To Cope With Sudden Hearing Loss

February 27, 2020 By lyndsinreallife Leave a Comment

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Finding out that you have hearing loss can be an emotional rollercoaster. All your life, you’ve quite happily lived in the knowledge that you’re able to hear the world around you. But when you get a diagnosis of hearing loss, it can send you into a crisis. You feel a mixture of panic, grief, and sadness. It’s not a pleasant experience.

Often, though, the feelings you have are more a reflection of your expectations, not reality. You might believe that your hearing will continue to decline and that you’ll eventually go deaf. And you might think that there’s nothing you can do to prevent the progression of symptoms. You tell yourself you may never hear again.

Of course, none of this is true. Modern science has come up with all sorts of solutions to hearing loss. Some of the best hearing aids can help you listen to sounds that you haven’t heard in many years, such as birdsong or the sound of children playing. And other therapies provided by audiologists can get to the bottom of any issues in your ear canal or inner ear that might be preventing the transmission of sound.

Let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do to cope with a diagnosis of hearing loss and why it’s not a reason to panic.

Most People With Hearing Loss Have Options

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The first thing to tell yourself is that you still have options. There are plenty of things that you can do to mitigate your hearing loss and get back to health. As discussed, you can get hearing aids – small devices that you put in your ears to amplify and clarify incoming sounds. Hearing aids can make it easy to listen to voices in a crowded room so that you’re not struggling all the time to concentrate on the conversation when you go out.

Hearing aids also make it much easier to hear specific tones. Your hearing health expert will run a series of tests to determine the frequencies you can’t hear and then calibrate your device to amplify them.

Don’t Bottle Up Your Feelings

Losing a sense is a little bit like losing a person you love. You feel as if your loss will forever impoverish your life.

It is essential to allow yourself to feel these emotions. Losing function in a part of your body is always tough. The grieving process is a necessary part of the healing process as it allows you to come to terms with what’s happened and find closure.

Adopt Strategies That Make It Easier To Hear The World Around You

People with hearing loss should adopt a range of strategies that make it easier for them to hear the world around them. By doing this, you encourage greater communication and less friction. Strategies include:

Asking people you know to talk slowly and clearly without covering their mouths
Speaking in quiet places without lots of people around
Turning off background noises like the TV and dishwasher during a conversation

Hopefully this article provides you some comfort!

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