I have had my hearing checked on multiple occasions over the years and apparently my ability to hear sounds is perfectly normal for my age.
It is just so strange that if I am in an environment with any background sound (eg in a coffee shop) , I really struggle to hear a conversation. I am often conscious that no one else seems to be having any problems hearing.
When I am eating, I can't hear the TV properly due to the sound of my chomping.
Does anyone else have this? I have been like it from childhood. I find it so tiring to meet up with people in busy places, due to the effort involved trying to follow what they are saying against background noise.