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Ligyrophobia, sometimes known as phonophobia, is the fear of loud noises.
The fear is most common in young children but may occur in adults as well.
Some people are afraid only of very sudden loud noises, while others fear ongoing noise.
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Loud noises, like any surprising stimuli, may trigger reactions even in very young infants.
For most kids, however, these fears are mild and transient.
However, children are just as capable as adults of developing deep-seatedphobiasthat follow them throughout their childhood.
This fear may not be talked about or revealed to friends, family, or doctors.
Other Disorders
A decreased tolerance for noise is sometimes indicative of another condition.
Hyperacusis andmisophoniaare physiological disorders that cause increased noise sensitivity.
Your doctor may work in tandem with a mental health professional to properly treat your conditions.
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