Have I Got Hyperacusis or Phonophobia?

[Tony Phylactou]

I suffer from tinnitus which some days is low and some days unbearable.

At the same time I can hear sounds louder than other people which are very annoying and scary but at the same time they do not give me ear pain.

Have I got hyperacusis or phonophobia?

Should I try to protect my ears or just ignore them?

I am talking about traffic sounds, busy restaurant sounds.

Of course I know for concerts and gunshots ear protection is necessary but does this apply to normal everyday sounds too?

 

[AngelZ]

[I'm no expert!!!]

BUT...

"Scary" is the important word here!

Ear pain = Hyperacusis;
Fear = Phonophobia;

I think you have just anxiety and obssession over your T.

My advice:
Don't overprotect your ears from everyday sounds!

 

[Tony Phylactou]

[I'm no expert!!!]

BUT...

"Scary" is the important word here!

Ear pain = Hyperacusis;
Fear = Phonophobia;

I think you have just anxiety and obssession over your T.

My advice:
Don't overprotect your ears from everyday sounds!

Good advice thank you

 

[dingaling]

At the same time I can hear sounds louder than other people which are very annoying and scary but at the same time they do not give me ear pain.

There is no mention of having ear pain. One can have hyperacusis without ear pain

@Tony Phylactou there is no need to protect your ears from every sounds. You need to be desensitised