{"id":645,"date":"2022-08-19T01:49:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T05:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/?p=645"},"modified":"2022-08-19T01:50:27","modified_gmt":"2022-08-19T05:50:27","slug":"can-hearing-loss-stop-you-from-getting-a-good-nights-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/can-hearing-loss-stop-you-from-getting-a-good-nights-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Hearing Loss Stop You From Getting a Good Night\u2019s Sleep?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You might assume that people with <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-loss\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a> would potentially sleep better than those without since they\u2019d be less likely to wake up from various noises. However, research has shown that hearing loss might actually put you at a greater risk of insomnia.<\/p>\n<h2>Hearing Loss Increases Problems Sleeping <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"woman-insomnia-hearing-loss\" src=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-cottonbro-6941117-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with insomnia sitting up in bed at night.\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-cottonbro-6941117-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-cottonbro-6941117-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/pexels-cottonbro-6941117-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>A study published in 2011 administered hearing tests to 298 participants who had been exposed to harmful noises at work. These same participants also answered questions about their quality of sleep. Researchers found that<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3001791\/\"> hearing loss contributed to greater levels of insomnia<\/a> than those experienced by participants without hearing problems.<\/p>\n<p>While the study didn\u2019t mention particular reasons why hearing loss contributed to higher rates of insomnia, several possibilities exist.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hearing loss can cause higher levels of stress, which in turn can make it harder to both fall and stay asleep.<\/li>\n<li>Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is common in people with hearing loss. These phantom sounds can be distracting and prevent sufferers from being able to fall asleep.<\/li>\n<li>Higher levels of depression have also been linked with hearing loss. Like stress and anxiety, depression can disrupt a person\u2019s sleep cycle and\/or lead to lower quality sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can Hearing Aids Improve Your Sleep?<\/h2>\n<p>Though <a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/hearing-aids\/\">hearing aids<\/a> obviously can\u2019t improve sleep for someone who doesn\u2019t have hearing loss, they may aid in getting a better night\u2019s rest for those that do. Not because of anything they do during sleep (your hearing aids should be taken out before going to bed), but because they help with the problems keeping you up in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Hearing aids can help lower your levels of anxiety, stress and depression and can help manage symptoms of tinnitus in some people as well.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Benefits of Hearing Aids<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to potentially improving your sleep, hearing aids offer a host of other benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Making it easier to follow conversations in places with background noise, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingskitchenandbar.com\/\">King\u2019s Kitchen &amp; Bar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Increasing your confidence in your ability to socialize at work or with friends<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening your relationships by improving your communication<\/li>\n<li>Lowering your risk of balance issues or injuries from fall<\/li>\n<li>Lowering your risk of cognitive decline and dementia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t let hearing loss negatively interfere with any aspect of your life. Contact the experts at <span class=\"company-name \">Gulf Coast Audiology<\/span> today to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"related-posts\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/self-esteem-and-hearing-aids-what-to-know-about-feeling-confident-in-your-new-devices\/\" class=\"related-post\">Self-Esteem and Hearing Aids: What To Know About Feeling Confident in Your New Devices<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/what-to-know-about-the-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-balance-issues\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Balance Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gulfcoastaudiology.com\/how-can-hearing-aids-help-you-enjoy-the-movies\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Can Hearing Aids Help You Enjoy the Movies?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might assume that people with hearing loss would potentially sleep better than those without since they\u2019d be less likely to wake up from various noises. However, research has shown that hearing loss might actually put you at a greater risk of insomnia. 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