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Phonophobia, also called ligyrophobia or sonophobia, is a fear of or aversion to loud sounds (for example firecrackers)—a type of specific phobia. [2] It is a very rare phobia which is often the symptom of hyperacusis. Sonophobia can refer to the hypersensitivity of a patient to sound and can be part of the diagnosis of a migraine.
Traumatic noise exposure can happen at work (e.g., loud machinery), at play (e.g., loud sporting events, concerts, recreational activities), and/or by accident (e.g., a backfiring engine.) Noise induced hearing loss is sometimes unilateral and typically causes patients to lose hearing around the frequency of the triggering sound trauma. [17]
In addition, auditory exclusion can have a protective purpose. In situations like combat, where the noise created by gunfire or explosions is loud enough to cause significant damage, an individual's hearing can be suppressed or muted to the point where they are unaware of the severity of the noise until afterwards.
Nearly 20% of American adults reported having an anxiety disorder in the past year — and many are more likely to feel uneasy and anxious as the sun sets. Experts reveal the common triggers.
The highest levels of stress were reported after the fastest traffic sounds. Ultimately, the researchers concluded that reducing speeds in urban areas could enhance human health and wellness.
Sensory overload can result from the overstimulation of any of the senses. Hearing: loud noise, or sound from multiple sources, such as several people talking at once. Sight: crowded or cluttered spaces, bright lights, strobing lights, or environments with much movement such as crowds or frequent scene changes on television.
Trauma research identifies a series of stress responses in the presence of significant stress that might sound familiar. They include the usual flight, fight, freeze and fawn reflexes we all have ...
Misophonia (or selective sound sensitivity syndrome) is a disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds or their associated stimuli, or cues.These cues, known as "triggers", are experienced as unpleasant or distressing and tend to evoke strong negative emotional, physiological, and behavioral responses not seen in most other people. [8]