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Should I be nervous? I always get nervous when I have any type of evaluation. I remember being in third grade getting ready to take a multiplication test, and being nervous. Even though I know that this is just a hearing test, I can't help but be nervous. I mean, what if it doesn't go well and I fail? Do they give you demerits? Do you loose driving privileges? How will I go to a movie and enjoy that opening moment where they pump the theme music through the speakers and you can hear it all the way to your toes? Normally I would study for an exam. I would gather all the information I could, read every question available, go over all subject matter to prepare. That usually calms my nerves about such tests. Then even if something does not turn out, I can only be so angry with myself knowing that I did not slack off. But the truth is, I don't know what is involved with a hearing test. And to make matters worse, I feel like if I call and ask too many questions at the office, maybe they will get suspicious and give me a harder version of the test. If such a thing exists. To me, I think I am most scared to learn that I am losing an ability that is out of my control. It is overwhelming to think about learning a new way to communicate effectively with people. I wonder about social stigma and being branded. Even though I am old enough to not care or put much stock into what others think. So I show up. It doesn't take a sociologist to figure out that I am nervous. I shake, bite my nails, and have weak knees. And then in an instant I am taking the hearing test. Guess what? I don't feel like I am failing. I can make out a lot of tones. But what if I am missing some of them? Maybe I just want to believe I am doing well. The hearing test ends. The doctor comes in. He puts his arm around me. Oh no, he has bad news. "You have better hearing than I do," he says. I breath a sigh of relief. My heart stops beating a mile a minute. I smile. Then I wonder. Should I see an eye doctor? My contact lenses don't seem to be as sharp as they used to be. For a resident of Cincinnati, OH hearing test services from Miracle-Ear can provide valuable health information. Learn more by visiting http://www.miracle-ear-cincinnati.com.
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