fear of sudden loud noises

[piccadilly]

Is there afear of sudden loud noises? i ask this because recently i wimped out of a walk to a lighthouse, for fear the mist was closing in and the fog signal would go off. common sense told me to pull myself together, but i still couldn't do it

[country_boy]

Apparently so:
http://www.changethatsrightnow.com/problem_det ail.asp?SDID=4304:1652

Hope the link works

[Ethel]

We are all born with two fears - the fear of falling and the fear of sudden loud noises.

It is very common.

[country_boy]

Yeah but loud noises can happen spontaneously, rather than when expected? Normally you know as you're encountering a height, but a big BANG can happen out of the blue.

[Mei_Li]

Remember there's a difference between a healthy fear and a Phobia which controls our lives. Be careful not to let it effect your life in a negative way. I really hate loud noises, don't know if I would say its a fear but it does prevent my enjoyment of certain things. I've never been to a live music concert and won't listen to bands in pubs. I hide in my room when my Mum vacuums the House and if I go to a club I don't speak to people, I can't stand them shouting in my ear. tbh I'd never thought twice about it until I just read your question.