Tips To Overcome Your Phobia of Loud Noises I Nik & Eva

Knowing that a fear of loud noises is something that we're born with, we often get asked if this phobia is something that can be overcome. Having successfully treated this phobia many times, we're here sharing our tips to help you.
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[@v6nnyt58]

My phobia started when I was young, I’m afraid of loud cars, guns, fireworks, thunderstorms, balloons you name it and it’s effecting me so much, I just don’t know how to get it to stop

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Please watch the film and follow the tips on the film on which you commented. You can overcome your issue once you address the cause and realise that loud noises keep us safe. They alert us to danger, but the noise itself can never cause any harm.

[@keishailiahiparker757]

Same here !!! Always with headphones on during New Years.

[@thunder_reflex214]

Yes I have the same phobia it's also called phonophobia the fear of sound (especially fireworks). This is like a joke to others like people says that " it just a sound take it from your ears " because it feels silly to them . But for once who experience it. It is like they were in a hell . I have this phobia and I know the pain how others feel .it's way too horrible . For example there is one guy who fears to see jokers it was like a joke to us and we tell him that don't worry it is just a common person we sometimes even scold him for that . But the real pain that only he can experience. So now compare your phobia's pain with this one now you understand how this works. You can also compare anyone's fear with it. how much you fear of that is how much they do . I know that my words are confusing. But I experienced it . It's sad but words could not cure this . I am sorry to say this but only if you experienced this phobia then only you could understand the real pain of them.I got many scoldings and bullies by friends for this phobia they also do It in front of my house I am nearly dead for that . I cried and cried but I couldn't change myself then I came to know that it was a phobia but no one believed me I searched for the cure for days and months but nothing seems to work on me . The only cure for this phobia is to stay away from the loud sounds as possible as you can . Especially for firecrackers this plays a major role in this phobia . So stay away from it . I wanted to express my feelings but I can't because everyone's mind is different. That's it if I spoke anything wrong forgive me guys only the people with this phobia can understand me.

[@UserUnknownUdontKnow]

@@keishailiahiparker757 me too im 15 yrs old and a guy and its so embarrassing 😭

[@UserUnknownUdontKnow]

@@nikandevaspeakman my fear of loud sounds started when i was in 3rd grade is that normal? My mindset is telling me that i have fear of loud sounds that's why i dont want to be exposed that's why until now im in 10th grade and i still can't get over with it

[@bangtanmurs8122]

Thank you, this helps because I’ve been scared of both balloons and fireworks for as long as I can remember, and I’m the last year because of lockdown it got a lot worse and basically started taking over my life.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Pleased to hear our film has helped 💕

[@cheyenneallen4286]

@SweetSxgar YT me too! I’m watching this because I feel sad and not normal, watching every one else enjoy fireworks.

[@Dusan164]

same! right now i cant lay in my bed and sleep, im locked up in my bathroom with my earphones in because im expecting firecrackers to explode, just because few of them exploded this morning

[@rohinitreddy4013]

Hi army can u please tell me how did u overcome this fear

[@themagniranthine]

same.. i was really scared of fireworks, balloons, cinema speakers, drum sounds, and thunder sounds. i overcome most of them except thunder.. i don't know why it's so hard to overcome it and it got worse since this pandemic

[@tracalopsitte]

"And even champagne corks?" only a few seconds in and I'm definitely staying, I have never heard of anyone talking about this fear when it's been bothering me my entire life. It's become so bad over the years I feel anxious days if not weeks in advance before a big event (bday etc) I've felt so alone all my life and it's so nice to just hear someone bringing it up

[@nikandevaspeakman]

This is a common fear. You are definitely not alone.

[@akanshajha7781]

I am an Indian and 18 years old and since my childhood i am suffering from this problem and because of this i feel ashamed people make fun of me and say that i am such a coward and behave like a Toddler 🥺 that makes me awful!! And my younger brother who is a special child is facing the same and he is even more vulnerable to this !!

[@UserUnknownUdontKnow]

Lol i also have this fear and the saddest part is that im a guy which 17 years old and obviously people call me coward with that and they always say that im not a true man :((

[@rohittttttttt78]

​@@UserUnknownUdontKnowif they say that you are not true man then said to them that send your GF to me for one night then i will show you

[@veena6182]

Broo same I'm 18 yrs old Nd From India whenever there's Diwali I get soo scared cuz of the crackers, people be like It's just a sound come outside nd listen to those sounds that way you'll stop being scared " but broo it's the worsttt 😭 I get anxiety nd panic attacks cuz of those sounds 😭

[@christiansolis9482]

My phobia is triggering during the New Year season, I easily got scared even in popping of the baloons nor the popping confettis, I've been suffering for this since I was a little, before even the slightest pop of bubble gum I'm being scared, and people who saw me being scared will just laugh and think that I'm coward because they don't know the trauma I got by just being shocked by those sudden sounds. Thanks for this, this is a great help.

[@roxannearellano2840]

same i bet pinoy ka cheer up lang satin

[@analyntiempo9285]

Huy same kaya kapag new year sobrang depress ko diko alam gagawin ko grabe 😭😭😭

[@libiiiii]

I seriously hate the sound of thunderstorms I just watched your other video about it now by watching this as well I feel much better

[@themagniranthine]

same omg

[@arika.0_]

Actually I live in India and I have this phobia and I am scared of both balloons and fireworks. it would not be big of a deal if I was not in India because there is a certain festival where we light fireworks, actually, VERY LOUD fireworks. The festival's name is Deepawali, or in short, Diwali. It's the festival of lights but I don't know which idiot thought it'd be good to light fireworks with loud noises on this day. And my brother just doesn't get it. He scares me with the fireworks every year on this day. And tbh it was yesterday!

[@peachystudio3491]

Heyy i feel you so much I m from India too it's literally so. Painful, I m even scared to attend weddings cause of crackers too, I just feel thankful that there are certain people with the same life like me

[@arika.0_]

@@peachystudio3491 omg samee!! In my cousin's wedding there were crackers and I didn't want to go there but I had to, tbh it's scary.

[@sanskrut9985]

Same with me😢

[@nirvannaik2086]

Same here 😢

[@arika.0_]

Diwali has come again everyone!! Good luck to all who have phonophobia and live in India :) (it's tomorrow)

[@dsdurga-9788]

I've been scared of fireworks especially bombs , I am an Indian so we celebrate diwali , so I don't know when the bomb blows up somewhere like it is so sudden that I get scared thank u , this helped me a lot.

[@THEBOSS19286]

Same with me ..

[@biljam972]

I don't really have that much of phobia of loud noises as it stresses me out. Every time I hear firecracker, even if it is not close to me, I feel enormous amount of stress.

[@northernking8003]

I will explain my problem When I hear loud noise I shiver 🥶 . When suddenly something happens we tremble it's called reflex action. I don't have any psychological problems. I know it's just a sound 😅 but this reflex action it's the real problem. Fireworks+ air horns they are my biggest enemies. Most of the time I try to escape from such situations. During festival seasons most of the time I use earphones 🎧 . my best friend once teased me " six foot alpha male acting like a baby" 😭 it was the worst day in my life. I can't even imagine that situation :( This problem started when I was studying in 6th STD Now iam doing my post graduation age 23 .

[@nikandevaspeakman]

What you describe is a normal phobic response however once the phobia is addressed these symptoms will pass to do so seek therapy if needed and do take a look at the tips we share.

[@northernking8003]

@@nikandevaspeakman Thankyou 🤝

[@angelinarocchio6315]

for some reason, fireworks don't scare me but the highest setting on hair dryers, those wind machines that dry your hands in bathrooms, and loud motorcycles make me jump and I tend to avoid them

[@roselong3489]

There’s fireworks going off and I’m so scared :’)

[@emeryschnick]

Same :)

[@ShortParham]

Me too

[@roselong3489]

I had to go to a firework event on July 4th and I was so close to crying-

[@dixitpatel017]

I have this phobia since childhood and I am 31 years old. It still creeps me out and when Diwali Festival comes, I feel numb and scare everytime. I want to go out to see fireworks but still inside from my heart, that fear of loud fireworks noises won't make me out of the house. Tell me what should I do??

[@sinchanakubsad5862]

Same ...in few days Diwali is coming and here i am scared to hell

[@kissansari95]

I have this phobia since childhood n tomorrow is diwali.. crackers are bursting here n I'm in my bed with earphones plugged in... These 4-5 diwali days are absolutely nightmare

[@sonalipetkar9599]

Yus same here I just hate diwali😭 i am very much scared for tomorrow

[@sinchanakubsad5862]

@@kissansari95 absolutely gorgeous others it is festival but for us it is NIGHTMARE.... Everyone says to come out of it but only we know how difficult it is 😪😭

[@poojadhattatriyajadhav8110]

Me too have this fear. Pls tell me a way to overcome this😭

[@Wiggyfoo]

This is really helpful. I had a phobia of balloons/ loud noises until about a year and a half ago, where I managed to mostly ‘get over it’, but because of lockdown, it’s started creeping back.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

So pleased you found our film helpful. Well done on addressing your phobia.

[@johncarlocortezano9111]

Thank god I found this🥺 I'm 17 yrs old when Im in 4yrs and now Ive been experiencing this every new year my family is bonding together watching fireworks and other firecrackers while me always in the room just to overcome this problem Im always crying and I know Im in trauma but when Im grower like maybe in my last year and this year I know I can face this fears I hope this video will help for me thankyou for uploading this thankyou so much.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Really hope it helps. All phobias are learned due to past life events, most often in childhood and this is why they often feel irrational. However the good news is that all phobias can be overcome.

[@penny4756]

I have a fear of the thunder sound. Im not afraid of thunderstorms, I literally love rain but this fear of the loud sound is so annoying. I usually cover my ears and put loud music so i wont hear the storm. Its so scary. Theres a thunderstorm happening now and i can barely type because im covering my ears. Its extremely loud.

[@eun8455]

Same any tips on how you overcome it?

[@penny4756]

@@eun8455 Hello! I think I've overcame the 50% of my fear. Let me tell you how. First of all you need to know is that you are NOT afraid of the thunder, you're just afraid of the loud noises. I dont really know how to explain it to you but since I started being more "spiritual" and close to nature my thought about thunder has changed. Maybe its also because im dealing with derealization problems and thunderstorms make me feel alive. I dont know. In other words start thinking things like "this is life" "im safe with nature" and try making yourself believe that you love the sound even if you dont. Say things like "im excited by this feeling" "i love thunders and theres nothing to be afraid of" until you believe it. Fake it. Go outside during thunderstorms and stare at the beautiful rainy view. The sudden sound scares most of the people, but you should not be afraid of it. It cant hurt you unless you are in dangerous places for example in the sea or the top of a mountain. And lastly dont forget to breathe and do breathing exercises to keep yourself calm and dont panick.

[@maryjanelillie3361]

Take care, Thinking if you

[@Joeyfordayz2301]

I have a phobia of fireworks, balloons and stuff like that in witch makes en explosion sound. I got the phobia when I was 4 years old and was on a visit to Disneyland and at night all of te sudden *Bang* *Boom* *Pop* and my heart rate went through the roof when the fireworks started. I told my dad to cover my ears but that felt like it did nothing. Ive been so scared and so fearful of fireworks balloons and any bomb explosion ever since then. My mom understands why I don’t want to go outside on New Year’s Eve and days like that, but my dad just won’t stop repeating the sentence: “Just grow up, get manly” no matter what I tell him he just says “ok, but just grow out of it, man up” and now I’m 14 years old. 10 years after my phobia started. And I’m still very scared. My dream is for people to understand what I feel. Because I’m the “looser” in my class not able to take a balloon pop/firework explosion outside. 😭

[@Himanshu_rathod_1811]

Same bro

[@ITACHI_xD_28]

​@@Himanshu_rathod_1811 yo bro can i get ur insta ??

[@chloelambert8770]

I can relate to this lot because because I don’t like load noises as I have sensory overload, I can’t stand very loud noises such as buses ambulances fire engines people talking. It sends me into having a sensory overload. It’s horrible 😢😣 I have just brought your book conquering anxiety, You guys are so inspirational ❤️

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Thanks so much. Hope you find our book very helpful 💕

[@matthewiles5714]

I've always been afraid of loud bangs like cars backfiring, champagne corks, fireworks, pyrotechnics, balloons bursting. Even if I know that the loud noise is gonna happen, I still put my fingers in my ears and cower. I hate 05th November and New Year celebrations because of the fireworks but my beautiful partner comforts me.

[@mxk0.]

I’m an 11 year old girl with sonophobia, it causes you to be very overwhelmed around loud noice and even maybe panic attacks.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope our tips help 💕

[@oce4nistheman316]

This is just the video I was looking for . I have been scared of fireworks and loud noises since childhood this can bring me problems when I join the army . Thank you.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

So so pleased our film helps 💕 x

[@shannon150]

Super helpful

[@nikandevaspeakman]

So happy to hear that, thank you 💞

[@Catssom25]

I flinch at any sudden noises such as dogs barking and fireworks. Even if i stay in the presence of a dog barking my body continues to flinch and i cannot control it. Any tips please? .I remember this starting from being about 3 years old.

[@snapple6024]

Same I keep flinching every time my dog barks 🙁

[@bonniematthews3606]

I have had a fear of loud noises since I was a baby. It has ruined my dream of joining the military.

[@Itsdasummer32]

Thanks for this video it really helps

[@nikandevaspeakman]

So pleased to hear that. Thank you for the feedback 💞

[@milicaj745]

My mom said I was scares since I was little, I was afraid of vacuumer, or idk those things that make noise. When i grew a bit in like 6-7 year, I used to go under desk with hands on ears while my brother play with firecrackers, or balloons or gum balloon. I was scared since I was little and that just grew more. I am not scared of regular things from house but sudden door thud or clap make me flinch, those are minimalistic, but balloons, fireworks firecrackers, dinamites awake my panic attack just by someone talking about that. It's really messed cuz no one have it who we know, so they are easy to judge me and scream at me thinking that I overreact a

[@badeyes6329]

I was searching for this comment cuz it relates me perfectly..My fear of firecrackers started when i was 4..I just hate the sound of loud crackers..Im 20 now and still nothing has changed..Now after growing up it feels so embarrassing to get scared of firecrackers..I need to get rid of this freaking phobia😫

[@milicaj745]

@@badeyes6329 Yesss like you are seeing al children being normal and not affected...I hate that I am scared of every louder noise like balloon, confetti thing and All...I was scared since birth

[@icanning1700]

So true! Thank you very much! I don't like balloons but I adore fireworks.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

We love fireworks too.

[@sampendleton6111]

Great video

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Thanks so much x

[@hermellabest8293]

So I had this phobia ever since my mom and dad got into a fight. We went on vacation to Ethiopia and since everything was loud there, I kind of started to get used to the loud sounds. When I got back to America It had left but after a few months from Ethiopia It completely came back all over again.

[@Ann-ub4mf]

What if its construction noise? Like drilling or hammering or banging?

[@zxck1k702]

Its Christmas and there's always firecrackers and fireworks

[@ashleymartinez4400]

Every time my parents mention fireworks I always panic and wear my headphones and blast music and hide in the closet because of how scared I am of the loudness of fireworks

[@UserUnknownUdontKnow]

May i ask how old are u?

[@shale7005]

Nik and Eva I'm curious to ask you both why you became interested in schema conditioning as you previously worked in banking? it's a very interesting and helpful subject. Also as children did you have any interest in geometric shapes and tessellations as each surface can represent a different perspective.

[@threea1061]

For me it's always been balloons. You just never know when they're going to pop. When they do pop my body makes a sudden movement and my heartbeats fast.

[@Samantha-ze9ml]

I haven watched it yet but I hope it helps bc I’m Afraid of thunderstorms, rain on my window, guns(I don’t usually hear those), fireworks, construction, heavy things falling, so I really hope this helps bc I can’t sleep to rain or thunder and I’m up very late bc I can’t sleep

[@laimawolf6826]

I don't get really scared by loud noises like bangs or cars roaring but if someone suddenly starts talking 1 decibal too loud than I expect,or some dishes crash together in the sink or fireworks go off; I instantly jump and get kinda on edge. I do still like the fireworks but anytime I'm somewhat near them,my body shakes as if a leaf on a tree in a damn storm. And nobody else does that! I even tried wearing alot of clothes to see if it's because of the cold but nope. It's weird and I've been trying to find why that may be

[@leandreigdtan5133]

I want to overcome this 🥲 my family ridicule me and I blame them for not taking this seriously

[@emilia4516]

Same

[@Ted-E007]

Im only really scared of fire works and makes me hold my ears. At one point I made my hands sore for a week and I have told my parents about it but they still make me go to firework shows like July 4th and it makes me scared.

[@nightmarepokemon1143]

I don't like balloons but it doesn't make me panic just flinch or jump. I normally leave the area if there are balloons around. But I have an extreme fear of fireworks (pyrotechnaphobia I believe is what it's called) I've had it for as long as I can remember and they give me massive panic attacks. My mom didn't believe me until after a large firework went off near by and she tried to stop me from running away I attacked and badly injured her. She believes me now. I've tried many different ways to get rid of it but have had no luck.

[@fantoomgaming5426]

Please help me i am scared of baallons , fireworks, thunder, how can i overcome my fear please reply

[@nikandevaspeakman]

This is the purpose of this film to share some tips to help. Do please take a look and also some of our other phobia films here on our KZbin channel.

[@fantoomgaming5426]

@@nikandevaspeakman i watched the films of yours it doesn't help 😓😓😓

[@lillyanctil7856]

This video was helpful, I’ve been afraid of fire alarms since elementary school, and in middle school I had to go with a teacher and wait outside when they happened cause I was so terrified. Last year my anxiety got really bad about them happening and sometimes I felt like I could hear the alarm in my ears, and every little noise in the classroom scared me. Now going into 10th grade this year, I’ve been listing to recordings of fire alarms so when the sound goes off I’ll be more calm about it. Sometimes I get anxiety about them and they never even happen. Any extra tips about how to control my anxiety during school?

[@user-uc7xv4pc3r]

My way of how to not afraid of fireworks:The way is that think about it and then think what it's just in the sky it won't hurt you,go outside look at the fireworks keep calm you will successfully be brave!

[@J3r_z7]

Its Fourth of July and im inside right now because of the loud noises so yeah i’m going to watch this YES im very scared of loud noises

[@UserUnknownUdontKnow]

When i was a kid i remembered im scared of loud noises but at the same time no let me explain when i was in first grade im not scared of loud sounds and when i turn into second grade i have a fear of loud sounds and when i turn third grade my loud noises cameback again and when i turned fourth grade until now im tenth grade i still have fear of loud sounds

[@jocider5698]

I'm a 27 year old man, and I have this phobia. I've been frustrated because I can't put a pin on any singular event that would have caused me to have this phobia. My parents and older sister would occasionally jump out and scare me, and my bus driver would honk after I got off the bus because he thought it was funny when I would have my hands over my ears and jump. Right now, I feel depressed because I think my threshold has gone down, even coughing can be anxiety inducing now.

[@sahasraponnu4417]

I'm 14 now My parents and my frnds says don't get scared they are just sounds But those sounds brings tears in my eyes In sec😫😫😫😫 My all neighbors kids blast crackers happily..without any fear Only me sitting inside room Increasing TV volume Closing my ears through fingers.... Suddenly crying...praying to god Some some times sitting Alone crying hardly as I can Talking to my self....why only Me?? Why god is doing this to me😓😓😓😓

[@Priyadharshini-ik2im]

Same problem

[@sahasraponnu4417]

@@Priyadharshini-ik2im I will cry daily even now too I came from school... I started crying All are enjoying festival except me Even 4 yrs children enjoying..by cracking crackers at my home... From 3 yrs old I'm suffering with this fear..hope god will show his grace on me No one understands our problem Instead of understanding they make fun of us😪😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Priyadharshini-ik2im]

Me to sri.which district u?

[@sahasraponnu4417]

I'm from rangareddy dist telangana Wt about u??

[@Priyadharshini-ik2im]

I'm from Pudukkottai district in tamilnadu

[@om264_45]

Sir/Mam, I am very afraid of fireworks and balloons. As you said it is a sign of celebration, I know it but can you just tell me how to overcome it. Beacause of this fear I can't enjoy Birthday's and many festivals. It's my humble request that you give me tips or share the link of the video in which tips are discussed.

[@hammadshahid3661]

I’m only afraid of firecrackers and bangs since I was too young I tried to overcome my fear but didn’t get a solution by my self new year parties, weddings etc make me anxious and I always wanna close my ears but I try to face it sometime so I can overcome. So it’s a new year night facing my fear will help?

[@lullaby_honeymoon5918]

I’m afraid of only fire alarms. It’s so unexpected.. my fear started when I was a child. I’m now in college, living on campus still afraid of fire alarms. Whenever we have a drill, I grab my cat and leave immediately with fear, when we return inside it takes a long while for me to leave my seat and even difficulty sleeping out of anxiety, thinking the fire alarm going off in my ear. Now, I’m trying to unlearn my fear of fire alarms by believing that fire alarms are good things.

[@emilia4516]

So am I! I am just terrified that they will go off at any time. I was so anxious during 5th grade about it that my teachers noticed and had to help me. Do you know any ways to cope with this?

[@saramikkelsen2355]

I am afraid of many kinds of Loud noises but most firework and ballons Im only 13 years Old and it isnt easy to feel this and i have had it like this since i was 3 years Old and i have no idea how it happend and only 2 years back me and my School Where in theams and we nedad to do tings like ægg run and i came to a place Where i neded to pop ballons and my partner Where Holding the ballon and i needed to pop it but When all the otter theams startet popping there ballons i Got a panick atack i rusht over to a corner an startet crying and Thea i dont remember anything for Maybritt 10 min and Thea i vokse up laying Down in the corner whit a Teacher lokking at me and my best Friend and my partner in the game siting right next to me nothing works how Can i get rid of this?

[@artistfun7630]

Thank you so much whenever i heard a balloon pop i start crying

[@Asad_Jaffery]

Ohh that exact happens with me, what to do ? Some time my friends laugh on my or some time they ignore like not happened with me anything, I always scared from unexpected sudden sounds, like fireworks, balloon sounds etc.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope our film and tips help you.

[@shenbagavenip5230]

From where I can watch the film? Kindly help

[@hulCAWmanianUniverse]

I hate unexpected Loud Noises... especially jumpscares and i have an extreme fear of Losing My Hearing due to loud unexpected noises... i especially hate balloons

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope our tips here help

[@-uri1414]

About balloons, I'm feeling good, I don't like balloons popping sound but I like them as long as it not pop. However, I have a massive issue with fireworks, even when I'm in my room with music in headphones I’m still feeling a big anxiety attack that even feels painfully

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Your fear of loud noises has an origin. Something has occurred in your lifetime (most likely childhood) which has given you a heightened awareness. Addressing this origin is the start, as when you can alter your perspective positively on this, this will then positively alter you feelings too.

[@rivkyb7840]

I have a fear of screaming. How do I go about that? Cuz screaming is 90% a negative thing.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

The question is why do you perceive screaming as something so negative. Something must have occurred to create this heightened sensitivity? Once you know this, you can then start to challenge this x

[@luvlyf222]

Idk but I fear alot of loud noises Loud cars/motorcycles Balloons Fireworks Any bang sound.. And when I was little I never had problem with this untill I became 6 and saw a motorcycle and I started crying and holding my ears for some reason.. But the weird thing is that u mentioned fire alarms, ambulance like those sounds don't scare scare me at all

[@jj_.innggg]

I don’t even care about a dog attacking me as long as it does it silently 😭😭😭

[@sophiesimpson7809]

I’m absolutely terrified of balloons due to when I was a child, a kid came upto me when I was a child, with the biggest balloon there is, burst it right in my face - never been the same since

[@sophiesimpson7809]

I also can’t stand fireworks too :(

[@hollyroberts8307]

I'm terrified of balloons

[@sophiesimpson7809]

@@hollyroberts8307 I’m sorry to hear that, i hate how terrified I am of them… it ruins my life - I don’t know many people who have this phobia! I got bullied for 5 years because of it too

[@stevesober76seriesx25]

I have a fear of ambient noises coming from neighbors not sure what the root cause is, but it’s controlled me somewhat for a few years now

[@ch_yenne]

I’m scared of everything that is loud. I have this phobia since i was young and it affects me on a daily bases. I’ve told a lot of people at school but they just think i’m making this up and they don’t recognize my fear. Even teachers know but they do nothing about it. It gives me so much stres. I’m scared of balloons, plastic gloves, plastic bags, party poppers, fireworks, guns, chemistry/sience lessons, paper, party’s, loud motorcycles. It doesn’t help that everyone at my school absolutly love popping balloons and plastic bags and that every opportunity they have they will do it. I’ve tried everything to don’t have this fear anymore but it gives me so much anxiety. Every time i see a balloon i get an panic attack and it has made me cry at school multiple times.

[@ch_yenne]

I hope these tips will help, thankyou for making this video!

[@dannybubalo5656]

Could it have started from looking up firework injuries on accident and associating the bang of fireworks with that?

[@josyshen2535]

My child is very scared of big truck or big buses noises and we have to go everyday to school through a bridge where there are lots of truck and buses passing by. Any advise please?

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Do you know how it started? However, do watch the film with our tips and also we have other films here on our channel to help with some techniques to feel calmer. Take a look at the film called ‘Stop Anxiety Now’ as this could really help while in the car.

[@justaperson2767]

I'm 14 and suffer with this phobia, with balloons,probably gun shots (I don't know as don't hear them often), fireworks, cars+motorbikes and more. And I have a special ear device to help solve this issue,they are special ear buds that only block a certain part of your ear, the part that picks up loud sounds when you hear them. I was wondering if blocking the sound out with these is the best or right way to go about this.

[@nikandevaspeakman]

The best thing would be to overcome your fear of loud noises as then you no longer need a contingency plan.

[@justaperson2767]

i will try that overcoming the fear, thank you for your advice, I'm hoping it helps

[@hopeup7234]

​@@justaperson2767can you tell me what device you use to block the sounds ? I am 20 but I still put headphones in if I hear any sounds

[@Essie806]

What device is that? I am very interested to know?

[@justaperson2767]

@@Essie806 The brand is called Calmer, you might get results if you search for calmer noise protection earplugs as well :)

[@mahra756]

I'm scared of balloon popping I Panic when they pop I avoid going to party because I know there will be balloons I'm fine with seeing or touching blowing them but if someone touch the I freak out because I feel it will pop And if I was in a room and they are a balloon with someone else all I will think about is the balloon And I hate the party poppers

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Thanks for commenting. Yes these are all consistent avoidances and fears of anyone suffering with this phobia. Really hope our film offers some help to help you feel a little better.

[@jjos77]

it’s only loud cars and motorcycles that get me so scared

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope our tips help ☺️

[@luvlyf222]

Same

[@DorkingEagle]

problem is that fireworks for me i rarely hear them outside a football stadium. I can't go in the other direction because there's only a small safe area and it's not vecause i go down there directly under where the bang is which really freaks me out

[@mubarik7176]

At age of thirteen a firecracker blast in my hand near my ears, that thing caught me I always fear loud sound like firecracker and tyre blast etccc

[@keishailiahiparker757]

I have been scared of fireworks for 23 years. I am not sure what it is but it have giving me anxiety with that and loud cars and balloons. I should get tested for PTSD.

[@Nga-1984]

I used to afraid of train horn in the middle of the night, thunder and power pole sound in Vietnam which gives me nightmare.. I used to always dream of giant shape light leaning on me and woke up crying.

[@mehdihouoiry7560]

my phobia started afyer my brother popped a firecracker next to me and im still struggling to this day

[@on-yt5493]

I have this fear from childhood but as i grew up to 16 in public i feel ashamed so i just feel the sound of bombs during diwali and other occasions some times i get panic attacks some times not its 50 50 but if i know its gonna burst its not a great deal for me i can take it like others do but when i am alone i cant control so i close my ears

[@toolsgear2695]

My problem is with noise disrespect. Like people play their rap music so loud you can’t concentrate on anything else, it makes me crazy and it’s ruining my life!!!

[@t1mmy367]

thank you im really scary im always in the bathroom every newyear

[@kyematthews816]

I used to hate balloons popping I’m a lot better with them now and it started With pound shop balloons popping by themselves sitting on the floor no one was touching them and they just started exploring by themselves

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Gosh that’s unusual. There must have been heat below them perhaps.

[@zxck1k702]

I'm 12 years old what should I do

[@JacobCastle27031999]

Thunder/lightning, fireworks and balloons.. it’s set to thunder tomorrow and i’m at work don’t know what to do

[@nikandevaspeakman]

You poor thing. We have a technique here on our channel that could help. It’s called ‘Stop Anxiety Now’ and its a quick technique to help calm you. Take a look and give it ago every time you feel anxious. Hope it helps.

[@BBISMEME.]

I just have very sensitive ears and they have just been getting worse so I have developed this fear and I do not know how.

[@pigeonpig5037]

I have a HUGE fear of fire alarms they aren't scary but the noise IS SO LOUD I have fallen out of my seat before... and I live in anxiety of fire alarms from the first fire alarm I had in kindergarten

[@krakenosu111]

oh my gosh I'm having the same problem! I came here for help, did you fix it any way? My principle refuses to pull me out of class before it happens anymore. I'm beyond terrified, I go back to school soon and I've never been so worried.

[@emilia4516]

Om same!! I am going back to school this year and I am worrying about fire alarms. Do y’all know any tips to help with this??

[@krakenosu111]

@@emilia4516 hi emilia! I have the same problem, try talking to your councelor or the school or something, it seems scary to talk to them at first but eventually it gets a lot better. if they don't pull you out of class or something try exposure therapy!

[@emilia4516]

@@krakenosu111 Oh ok thanks so much! God bless you x

[@krakenosu111]

@@emilia4516 God bless you too! I wish you the best of luck, I'm still struggling with this problem, but hopefully you won't have to worry as much ♥♥

[@mctutlenugget5123]

i want to join the army and i keep over thinking the loud gunshots i havent watched he whole video but if its not in the video is tehre a way to over come that

[@nikandevaspeakman]

When addressing a fear of loud noises, its about understanding and then positively challenging the origin. Do watch the film all the way through and hopefully it will make a positive difference x

[@Engene_CONNECT]

I have always been afraid of vacuums, Leaf Blowers, Hand dryers, etc. I really don’t know why but I feel like a can’t breathe when I’m around it. I hate it.

[@Krispee764]

Im scared of balloons popping so this helped

[@nikandevaspeakman]

So pleased to hear that it helped 💕

[@mythicalswiftie6567]

I'm not even sure if my fear is valid. It only triggers when someone is yelling, screaming or raising their voices whether through screen or in real life

[@zxck1k702]

I'm trying its not working I'm terrified😖

[@Barbariandisks]

You'll forgot to add thunderstorms to the fear of loud noises, cause to this day and I'm 56 and thunderstorms still bothers me, however balloons or fireworks or even guns don't

[@EdgyDuck]

We'll tbh, because of this I cannot join the military, if only this can remove, it's so depressing.

[@wesleychristofaro9104]

I have an intense fear of my school fire alarm for 11 years now

[@kays_games]

same and I don’t know how to get it to stop

[@Aerolov20]

Am kind of getting used to fireworks but i am now ban to see fireworks now because i got a panic attack from extremely sudden sound firecracker

[@devilblade3722]

I literally cried when a balloon or firecracker burst and my collony's child afraid me from balloons and firecrackers and I am a 11 year old boy

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope our tips help.

[@devilblade3722]

@@nikandevaspeakman yes

[@Ethanhasnovideos]

Ill try this for fireworks

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope it helps ☺️

[@tinascordo2491]

Hmm, you forgot to mention all of the loud noises that come out of all the holes in everybody’s heads. That’s been the big trigger for me for years.

[@suthag6843]

iam very fear of bell sounds in church,temple

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Is it just bells?

[@hajuice438]

I’m only scared of gunshots not because I can be shot but the loud sound

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Yes correct, a fear of loud noises is due to the noise not the receptacle creating the noise.

[@holilih9792]

It's right because it'$ only a sound

[@althaafmohammad8601]

I had Astraphobia. Iam afraid of lightning ⚡ and thunderstorms 😫

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Hope the tips in our film helps you feel a little less fearful.

[@althaafmohammad8601]

Thanks sir

[@isit5a.malready828]

I'm okay with having this phobia until it comes to New Year and birthday parties...

[@user-wx7fr3og9q]

Im 12 i hate loud noises fireworks, guns, and just loud bangs in general, I don't know what to do.

[@zxck1k702]

I'm having a break down

[@UpRisingaxv1326]

I can't even blow a balloon cause it makes me feel fade

[@nikandevaspeakman]

Sorry to hear that. Really hope our tips offer you some help.

[@ghostface3254]

I get really pissed off with my noisy neighbours to the point where I lose sleep over it cause I’m really angry with them