09/10/2025
🧠 AUDITORY FATIGUE 💤
Auditory fatigue can occur when the brain has to work harder to hear in difficult listening environments. These can include loud noise exposure, straining to hear in noisy surroundings, or long periods of concentrated listening.
Both those with and without hearing loss can experience symptoms of auditory fatigue. Symptoms can include headaches, tiredness, trouble focusing, increased feelings of stress, difficulty performing at work or school, or sensory overload.
To prevent auditory fatigue you can:
▫️Try to control your environment.
▫️Take breaks and let your brain rest.
▫️Use listening supports, such as hearing aids or closed captioning.
If you feel like you need to concentrate more when out with friends or family, or come home exhausted from outings it may be a good idea to have your hearing tested by a registered audiologist. An audiologist can perform a hearing test to provide recommendations and offer strategies to help manage auditory fatigue in your daily life.