What is sound sensitivity a symptom of?

Hyperacusis is a hearing disorder that makes it hard to deal with everyday sounds. You might also hear it called sound or noise sensitivity. If you have it, certain sounds may seem unbearably loud even though people around you don’t seem to notice them. Hyperacusis is rare.

Why do some sounds make me cringe?

You may suffer from misophonia, which literally translates to “hatred of sounds.” Some sounds – like nails on a chalkboard – make most people cringe or squirm with displeasure. But if an everyday sound (breathing, chewing, sniffing, tapping) triggers an intensely negative reaction for you, misophonia may be to blame.

Can misophonia cause depression?

Misophonia patients have triggers that cause annoyance, anxiety, and depression. They respond by trying to ignore or escape the stimulus. Prolonged avoidance can exacerbate the condition.

Why can’t I Stand the sound of people chewing?

If You Can’t Stand The Sound of People Chewing, Blame Your Brain. Brain scans also revealed a marked difference in the subjects’ neurology. In those with misophonia, the triggering noises correlated with increased activity in various regions of the brain, including the frontal lobe and the anterior insular cortex (AIC).

Why am I Afraid of loud noises?

Sometimes, being around a loud noise or being exposed to loud noises over a long period can cause hyperacusis. Phonophobia, also known as ligyrophobia, is a fear of loud noises. Phonophobia is most common in young children, but can also be found in adults. People with phonophobia may be afraid of sudden loud noises or ongoing noise.

What is that sound you hear when you eat?

Think chalkboard scratches, and to a lesser extent, squeaky brake rotors. The other seems to be slurpy, slimy sounds. Slithering, sloppy slugs and such. You might have at one point noticed that some people have to leave the room when someone is eating with their mouth open. This is that sound.

Do certain noises Drive you Crazy?

If certain noises drive you crazy while no one else seems to notice, that doesn’t mean you’re a lousy friend, spouse, coworker or family member. However, it might mean you have misophonia.