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How to get over fear of noises

  • 11-04-2015 5:49pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    I have 3 particular noises that I cant stand. And 1 (irrational) fear.
    I mean, I have to leave the room most of the time when I hear (any) one of these noises. Im at total melt down if I hear all of them. 1 of them is also a sexual sound to me.

    I am just wondering, has anyone ever had a problem like this and gotton over them? Is there a technique. I was even going to go so far as hypnotism (anyone tried this?).


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  • #2
    Rubberchikken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,093 ✭✭✭Rubberchikken


    I dont have any experience of this though i do hate some noises like most people but if you're finding it intruding on your life then talking to your gp would be good. Maybe hypnotism might help but a gp would let you know.


  • #3
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Hi,

    Thanks for your input. I'm not sure why you are advising me to go to GP though. Am healthy as a horse.

    Am asking has anyone tried alternative therapies for these types of issues, and more importantly, did they find that they worked?


  • #4
    Sleepless and Manic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭Sleepless and Manic


    irrationalnoises/fear Guest wrote: »
    I'm not sure why you are advising me to go to GP though.

    Maybe because your GP will be able to recommend an appropriate therapy/therapist.


  • #5
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Exposure therapy or CBT are the usual treatment options for phobias. You'll need to speak to your GP to get a referral to a suitable therapist, generally. You may be able to find people through online searching, but be sure to check their credentials and qualifications carefully, or they may cause more damage.


  • #6
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    I second GP visit but not for the same reason. Not to give medical advice at all but sounds/smells/feelings/touch etc can be triggers for some people for some types of epileptic seizures where your consciousness is not impaired. I suffer with this form of epilepsy myself and was sure there was no emotional cause for my response to some things I was experiencing. What is it that makes you feel you need to leave the room? Can you slow it down in your mind and look at what you`re feeling physically and emotionally? If your having difficulty finding the cause its important not to overlook the physical.


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  • #7
    skirtgirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 244 ✭✭skirtgirl


    Misophonia. I just leave the room the person is in. Sooooo much easier.


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