Ligyrophobia
The fear of loud noises.
Description
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phonophobia
http://phobias.about.com/od/phobiaslist/f/Fear-Of-Loud-Noises.htm
http://www.fearof.net/fear-of-loud-noises-phobia-ligyrophobia-or-phonophobia/
Causes
Traumatic past experience associated with a loud sound
Part of the diagnosis of a migraine
Anticipating a loud noise
Symptoms
Heart palpitations
Numbness
Heightened senses
Breathlessness
Dizziness
Muscle tension
Hyperventilation
Trembling
Catatonia
Treatments
Discuss phobia with primary physician
Obtain referral for a mental health specialistTalk therapy
Exposure therapy
Muscle relaxation
Hypnotherapy
Support groups
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (educating the so that he is informed about his phobia)
Desensitization Therapy
Deep breathing and visualization
Anti-anxiety medication prescription
Other Facts
In extreme cases, the ligyrophobic may withdraw completely from all social contact in order to avoid noise.
The act watching a balloon being inflated beyond normal capacity can trigger an anxiety attack in a ligyrophobic.
Works Cited
Fritscher, Lisa. "Ligyrophobia: Fear of Loud Noises." About Health. About, 25 Nov. 2014. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://phobias.about.com/od/phobiaslist/f/Fear-Of-Loud-Noises.htm>.
"Fear of Loud Noises Phobia – Ligyrophobia or Phonophobia." Phobia List - The Ultimate List of Phobias and Fears. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.fearof.net/fear-of-loud-noises-phobia-ligyrophobia-or-phonophobia/>.
"Ligyrophobia." All About Counseling. Internet Brands, n.d. Web. 15 Dec. 2014. <http://www.allaboutcounseling.com/library/ligyrophobia/>.