Question 1

why do loud noises frighten me?

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Increased startle: Sometimes an increased startle response can be related to anxiety, previous trauma and may be a feature of post traumatic stress disorder.

Question 2

can my eardrums be damaged by loud noises?

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Definitely: Loud noises can involve sound energy sufficient enough to damage the eardrum. Not sure why you ask, but if suspected worth a visit to a doctor to have a look.

Question 3

can loud noises hurt my unborn baby?

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See below: There would not be any harm to the baby.

Question 4

how can you sleep through loud noises?

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Good question: I live near an airport and wear earplugs at night because I am sensitive to the noise. It helps to some degree. There are machines that produce white noise that may help or make your own (turn on a fan, listen to music). Make sure you are nice and relaxed before getting into bed. Take a bath, drink some sleepytime tea and try to take your focus away from the noise and count those sheep!

Question 5

why does loud noise give me headaches?

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This is common: Many people with headache disorders are sensitive to loud noise. Loud noise can intensify existing headaches or cause new ones. The physiologic mechanisms are not fully understood. Changes in air pressure from sound waves is part of the cause but probably not the whole answer.

Question 6

is it safe to be around loud noises at work?

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Not if regularly : Without proper protection regular exposure to loud noise is not good.

Question 7

how do i keep loud noises from driving me crazy?

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Avoid loud noises.: You can do some desensitization, but the best prevention is avoidance all together.

Question 8

do all the women make loud noises during lovemaking?

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No: This varies from woman to woman.

Question 9

when will my baby stop being frightened and crying when she hears loud noises?

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Depends: This is a hard question, even adults are frightened by sudden, unexpected loud noises.   Crying is your baby's way of showing surprise to these noises.  These can be scary for the baby.  If you anticipate a loud noise talk to your baby in comforting tones, this may help with the surprise.

Question 10

i keep hearing high pitches noises. i work at a place where there's loud noises. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Hearing protection: Get your ears and hearing checked by your local ENT and start now with using ear plugs/hearing protection.

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Do all the women make loud noises during lovemaking?

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I keep hearing high pitches noises. i work at a place where there's loud noises. what should i do?

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