Each of us by nature looks different in terms of nature and priorities. Someone loves loud music and enjoys different sounds while experiencing sheer bliss. And some prefer silence, nature, and only the quiet singing of birds, which can give pleasure from what they heard. All these phenomena are quite acceptable for the existence of a person with a normal psyche. But there are people who have loud sounds that cause suffering. Such individuals can be classified as phonophobes.
What it is?
Phonophobia, or as it is also called “acoustical phobia”, condemns a person to the anguish of various sounds, including his own voice. By listening to an audio device, they may experience a convulsive state.
Different people react in different ways to a sudden, loud and sharp sound. Some are very scared, others just shudder. And all this is quite normal, since nature has put fear in us of danger.
But when a person has a panic when listening to the most ordinary sounds, not to mention the specific loud noise, this phenomenon can be called a manifestation of a phobia.
Fear of loud sounds is also called ligirophobia or acoustic phobia. Some believe that all names are synonymous. And this is a misconception. Let us analyze all these values in order:
- Ligirophobia appears when irritating and strong sounds occur. For example, people may be frightened by a working drill, drill, or an old factory machine. Such individuals have the impression of gnashing their own teeth. Mildly, many people experience such manifestations, but ligi-phobes can panic.
- Phonophobia - this is the fear of harsh and unpleasant sounds that arise in everyday life. Fallen cover from the pan can cause them a lot of suffering.
- The most serious condition when a person is afraid of even his voice. And it occurs with acoustic phobia. Here, fear turns into panic at the very moment when it is waiting. For example, if someone spoke too quietly, and then shouted sharply and irritably.
In addition, they are afraid of official cars with their loud sirens, alarms and even alarm clocks.
Maybe this is why some categories of people exposed to various phobias try to avoid various mass events (sports events, concerts, bars, shopping centers) in every way or not to go to busy streets and parks.
There is a rejection of those people who express their thoughts very loudly or are very champing. Dogs that can bark sharply also cause discomfort. All this happens because of the reluctance to experience stress. Such symptoms can be of varying intensity (from fairly tolerable to too severe). Some are even afraid to go crazy or go deaf. And, of course, any such individual is trying to urgently leave the place of discomfort and go where he can calm down.
Symptoms and causes
Phonophobia can be caused by a long nervous overstrain, severe stress or sudden fright. However, almost always one reason flows from another. Still contribute to this comorbid mental disorders: neurasthenia, IRR, psychasthenia. The latter belongs to the category of anxiety-phobic disorders.
This disease can affect people who have mistrust, imbalance, a tendency to exaggeration, a tendency to underestimate self-esteem, an imbalance.
All these disorders sooner or later can lead to various phobias, including the fear of loud noises.
It is very difficult for phonophobes to adapt to the environment due to the fact that they are afraid to go out, walk in the fresh air, chat with friends, fly planes. They become inaccessible to many professions associated with the technique, which makes unpleasant and loud sounds. All this leads to a deterioration in the quality of life. It turns out that the sick choose self-isolation instead of a full life. Over time, precisely because of this, their condition begins to deteriorate sharply.
With a slight manifestation of the stimulus in phonophobes, bouts of fear begin, which develop into panic. They want to close their ears, hide away from everyone in the farthest room.
There are often cases when people, hearing an unpleasant noise, begin to scream themselves, and this makes them even worse. The next stage is fear again, and it is fear for one’s health and life. Then you can see the following symptoms: headache after another panic attack, tachycardia, shortness of breath, tremor of the limbs, dizziness, muscle cramps, severe sweating, severe nausea, or even vomiting.
It must be remembered that people suffering from this disease immediately begin to calm down as soon as the sharp sound disappears. Their physical and moral condition return to normal.
Some patients “add” even more fears to their unpleasant circumstances. These fears lie in the patient's fear that relatives and acquaintances will learn about this delicate problem. Naturally, it is impossible to let the development of such a dangerous disease take its course. Self-medication or getting rid of phobias can lead to dependence on various anti-depressants, alcohol, or even drugs.
Causes of fear of music and champing
Many of us are prone to intolerance to any unpleasant sounds. This kind of rejection of the world does not belong to the category of serious diseases, and only a small part of people can suffer because of the fact that mizophony is able to trigger the so-called trigger mechanism, which will lead to negative consequences.
No wonder Dr. P. Yastrebov coined the term modern medicine should not turn a blind eye to these problems. Mysophobic sufferers cannot eat at the same table with loved ones - this has a negative effect on relationships within the family.
If you turn to specialists, they will be able to help in getting rid of this disease. To do this, use various forms of sound therapy.
Research on this disease is ongoing, and the search for ways to get rid of mishophony continues.
Some individuals may be afraid of the sounds of music. Acoustic phobias can frighten not only the sound itself, but also the opportunity to hear it. Therefore, such people do not attend music concerts, sports fields. Sound amplifiers (speakers, microphones) cause them to panic attack. As a result, the sufferer is looking for places where he will not hear a single note from the song. The behavior becomes strange, and from this dependence a person falls into a depression, which only aggravates the situation.
Meditation treatment
This method is aimed at eliminating psychosomatic causes. With it, everyone can find a way to bring their condition back to normal.
To get rid of phonophobia you need:
- free your mind from extraneous thoughts - only YOU and the desire to heal;
- classes are held daily, preferably at the same time;
- the room where you are should be clean, bright and well ventilated;
- posture should be comfortable and comfortable for your limbs;
- keep your breathing normal - it will be easier for you to abstract.
But it must be remembered that without the help of doctors in severe cases is not enough. Meditation should only help traditional medicine, but not replace it completely.
So, what you need to know to properly conduct a session.
- You need to start to sit back and close your eyes. The back should be perfectly flat.
- Then start breathing correctly: take a deep breath and exhale. Breathe like that until you fully relax.
- Thoughts are your instrument. So imagine how you put your hand on your heart.
- Speak the word "there" when you inhale and the word "from there" when exhaling.
- Remove unnecessary thoughts from the subconscious, and if it does not work, then say: "These are empty thoughts, and they will soon dissolve into non-existence."
It is necessary to carry out these actions to the full feeling that the meditation must be completed. In conclusion, be sure to exhale through the mouth, then you can open your eyes.
So that you still try the method of meditation, you need to know the following.
- There is a big difference between healing and healing. If you eliminate the symptoms, they may disappear for a while. To be healed means to completely get rid of the affliction. To do this, you need a lot and long work on yourself, make great efforts to curb laziness and promiscuity.
- Remember that mental illnesses are gradually becoming physical. Treat your soul and work to contain negative emotions and transform them into positive ones. Yes, it is difficult, but health and peace of mind must be earned.
- The goal of meditation should be to eliminate negative attitudes, beliefs and phobias.
- Do not rely on a cure pills. To completely get rid of the disease, you must believe in the power of your own subconscious.
- Remember that your thoughts are reflected in reality. Thoughts are material, therefore, as you will think, so soon it will turn out.
