Question 1

why do loud noises frighten me?

Accepted Answer

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

what is the cause of noisy and accelerated heartbeateat?

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Palpitations: That is what it is called when you feel your heart rate and the rate does not have to be accelerated. You are 62 years of age and it can be many things. You may have elevated bp, you may have different forms of arrhythmia tou may have overacting thyroid gland. You need to be examined clinically, blood test, and at least an e.K.G. So please do not delay and see your doctor, asap!

Question 3

could migraines cause loud thoughts?

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Yes, it is possible: Although recurrent headaches are the mainstay of migraine, a migraine is not just simply a headache. Rather, it should be viewed as an attack that is accompanied by various neurological and non-neurological features as well as headache.

Question 4

can loud noises hurt my unborn baby?

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

can reading out loud stop my studdering?

Accepted Answer

Adult stuttering: The stuttering is a chronic condition that persists from the childhood.  If stuttering leads to stress, anxiety or affects your daily activities, see your pcp for referral to a speech pathologist and  cbt therapist. Reading out loud could be one of the elements of the speech therapy.

Question 8

can loud music make anxiety even worse ?

Accepted Answer

Surely: Though not specifically so. Negative environmental stimuli can increase your sense of anxiety, and anxiety can make you feel that normal music levels are too loud and magnify its effect to your senses.

Question 9

why would i stammer when i read out loud?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: You are nervous.Need to be taught relaxation techniques by a trained therapist.

Question 10

can my eardrums be damaged by loud noises?

Accepted Answer

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.

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