Hearing Care Partners Blog

Decoding Auditory Fatigue and Listening Effort

Is it common for you to feel physically and mentally spent after navigating a social environment? You may assume you’re just tired, stressed, or overwhelmed. Certainly, for those with introverted tendencies or sensory processing sensitivities, social engagement is naturally taxing. But in some cases, the cause is a lesser-known culprit: auditory fatigue. This condition manifests