phonophobia
Phonophobia is the fear of noises, voices, one's own voice, or the sound of a telephone.
Fear of noises or voices or one's own voice or of telephone
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
6/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Loud noises
Hearing voices
Telephone ringing
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Mindfulness techniques
Seeking support from a therapist or support group
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experiences involving sound
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Phonophobia has been recognized for centuries and has been studied in the context of specific phobias.
related phobias
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