Phonophobia
Phonophobia
Phonophobia (pronounced: /ˌfoʊnoʊˈfoʊbiə/), also known as ligyrophobia or sonophobia, is a fear of or aversion to loud sounds—a type of specific phobia. It can also mean a fear of voices, or a fear of one's own voice. It is a very rare phobia which is often the symptom of hyperacusis. Phonophobia can also refer to the hypersensitivity of a patient to sound and its physiological effects.
Etymology
The term "phonophobia" comes from the Greek words phone (meaning sound or voice) and phobos (meaning fear).
Symptoms
Symptoms of phonophobia may include a rapid heartbeat, quickened breathing, panic attacks, nausea, dry mouth, shaking, and avoidance behavior. These symptoms can be triggered by the thought of a loud sound or the actual experience of a loud sound.
Treatment
Treatment for phonophobia typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps the individual to understand and change thought patterns that lead to fear and anxiety. Exposure therapy may also be used, which involves gradually and repeatedly exposing the person to the sound that they fear in a safe and controlled environment.
Related Terms
- Acousticophobia: Fear of noise.
- Misophonia: Dislike of specific sounds.
- Hyperacusis: Heightened sensitivity to everyday sounds.
- Audiophobia: Fear of audible sound.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phonophobia
- Wikipedia's article - Phonophobia
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