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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffDealing with the possibility of hearing loss and facial paralysis and deciding which treatment would be best for you can be extremely stressful. Here are suggestions for dealing with your stress:
- Educate yourself about acoustic neuroma. The more you know, the better prepared you'll be to make good choices about treatment. Besides talking to your doctor and your audiologist, you may want to talk to a counselor or medical social worker. Or you may find it helpful to talk to other people who've had an acoustic neuroma and learn more about their experiences during treatment and beyond.
- Maintain a strong support system. Family and friends can help you tremendously as you go through this difficult time. Sometimes, though, you may find the concern and understanding of other people with acoustic neuroma especially comforting. Your doctor or a medical social worker may be able to put you in touch with a support group. Or you may find a real or virtual support group through the Acoustic Neuroma Association.
