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Awele2005 March 28th

Umm, I got accepted into a nursing school, I was very happy, I still am, I've been here for about 6 months, it's far away from home, I recently got diagnosed with mild sensorineural hearing, it's eating me up, I have to sit in front of the class, because I wouldn't really hear the tutor well, I have supportive friends they don't mind repeating what they said or helping me when i don't hear the lecturer, not many people know, I feel so embarrassed when i have to tell someone to repeat, I've cried many times, people laugh when i reply and it's not the correct reply to the question, it's hard to focus in church too, it makes me think how will i cope in clinicals, or the hospital, an elderly woman spoke to me today, she had to repeat herself 6 times before i could understand her,




My mom doesn't think I need hearing aids, she says I'm over thinking it, that it's just mild, hearing aids are expensive, the school I'm going its expensive, i don't want to put strain on them,

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ukiyoomi April 1st

@Awele2005 Hi there.  It's natural to feel overwhelmed and anxious about how this might affect your studies and future career in nursing. I'm glad you have supportive friends who are willing to help, that is a very valuable asset. Feeling embarrassed or frustrated when asking people to repeat themselves is normal, but know that it's okay to ask for assistance when needed. You're not a burden for needing accommodations; you're simply adapting to a new challenge, which takes courage and strength. As for your mom's perspective, it's understandable that she may not fully grasp the extent of your situation. However, it's essential to prioritize your health and well-being. If hearing aids could improve your quality of life and academic performance, it might be worth discussing your concerns with a healthcare professional who can provide further insight and recommendations :)

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Awele2005 OP April 2nd

Thank you so much for the assurance, I'll try and do that,

It's nice to hear it's normal the way I feel, mostly people say I'm lucky it could have been worse, and that does nothing to help

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Countrygirl095 April 3rd

@Awele2005 sounds like you're going through a lot, but I'm proud of you for doing the best you can

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Awele2005 OP April 6th

Thank you 😊

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