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FlyersFan68

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Strange?
« on: December 18, 2009, 10:12:53 am »
Okay, I have single sided deafness. Once in a while I will hear things that other people with two healthy ears miss. Even though this happens from time to time it amazes me every time. Numerous times I would say to my son "how can I hear what your mother said from upstairs and you can't". It's just funny when he turns to me and says "what did she say". How is this possible??
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saralynn143

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Re: Strange?
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2009, 10:19:32 am »
Easy. Children learn early on how to tune out their parents' voices, while adults have learned it is in their best interest to tune into what their spouse is saying.

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NancyMc

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Re: Strange?
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2009, 11:23:02 am »
Ahhh, the dreaded hyperacusis.  Your "good" ear is actually compensating for the inadequacy of your non-ear.  I am very sensitive to sound coming to my good ear.
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Re: Strange?
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2009, 11:45:37 am »
Another weird one is when you can't understand the person sitting next to you at a restaurant, but you can hear plainly the person at the next table?  That one continually baffles me.

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