A 15-year-old boy is particularly afraid of loud noises, even scared by the sound of thunder?

Hello, question asker! From what you've described, it's clear that the 15-year-old boy has been timid since childhood and is particularly afraid of thunder.

From my perspective, if it's just a fear of thunder, firecrackers, and other loud sounds, it's normal. But if it's the fear of other ordinary sounds that are just a little louder, it's not normal for a 15-year-old boy. The truth is, many people are afraid of sounds, so there's no need for the questioner to be too nervous.

I have three suggestions for this.

Point 1: If the fear of sounds does not affect normal learning and living, it is essential to spend more time with the child and help him/her adapt to various normal sounds. The child's fear of sounds is mainly due to a lack of security in response to sound stimuli. Through companionship and adaptation to sound stimuli, the fear of sounds will be reduced or eliminated.

Second point: If the fear of noise has affected normal learning and living, it is essential to visit a medical professional to determine if there is a physical cause. If there is no physical cause, it is likely that the child has a phobia. In such cases, it is crucial to guide the child in learning to relax independently and to instill a sense of self-worth, thereby enabling the child to gradually overcome their fear.

Third, take the child to play with classmates and friends more often or take the child to participate in some outdoor activities. This will distract the child's attention and help them adapt to various sound environments, allowing them to gradually return to normal.

I am confident that the above suggestions will be of some help to the questioner.

Hello, dear host!

I'm sorry, your description is very brief, so I can only guess at what I think for your reference.

Hi there! I just wanted to check in and see if your hearing threshold is naturally very low.

Let me explain what "hearing" really means. It's all about the sounds we hear with our ears and how our brains process them. For sounds to reach our ears and be heard, they have to meet two conditions. First, the frequency or wavelength has to be within the range that our ears can accept and transmit to our brains. This range is generally between 20 and 20,000 Hz. Second, the intensity of the sound has to reach a certain level. This level is generally between 0 and 25 decibels.

Our ears aren't equally sensitive to all sound waves. We're more tuned in to sounds between 100 and 800 hertz, which we can hear without a lot of intensity. But, we need a little more oomph to hear sounds around 20 hertz and 20,000 hertz.

It's pretty amazing, isn't it, that even for the same frequency, the minimum intensity required for each person to hear sound stimuli is different? Psychologists call the minimum sound stimulus intensity that can just cause hearing the "auditory threshold." For a person with a low auditory threshold, a little sound can be heard. Psychology also calls it "high sensitivity." In plain language, it means being sensitive to sound (of course, this is only part of the meaning of sensitivity, and other parts of the meaning are omitted here as they are not involved).

The host has been afraid of loud sounds since childhood. Could it be because of your natural hearing threshold? Don't worry, you can go to a professional institution to have it tested and determined!

For folks with a high hearing threshold (who need louder sounds to hear, also known as "hypoacusis"), very loud sounds sound normal. But for you, they might be a very strong sound stimulus, which can trigger feelings of fear.

Your doctor or a professional can help you figure out the best way to deal with loud sounds if you have a low birthright hearing threshold. For example, you might find that noise-cancelling headphones are a great solution. Remember, your innate auditory system isn't something you can change, so it's important to focus on managing the external environment.

We all get scared of loud noises sometimes. But what are the other reasons we might be afraid of them?

It's also a good idea to think about whether there might be a psychological reason for your fear of loud noises. For example, are you equally afraid of all kinds of sounds?

Or maybe you're only afraid of certain sounds, no matter when or where? Or perhaps you're only afraid of certain sounds in certain situations or at certain times of day?

It's totally normal to be scared of loud sounds! There's still no definitive answer as to why this is, but it's probably down to our amazing human self-protection mechanism. Strong sound waves can mean great destructive power, so our bodies are wired to react with fear when we hear something loud. This instinctive emotional response is our body's way of telling us to stay safe and avoid the source of danger, like the sound of thunder during a thunderstorm.

If you're afraid of everyday sounds, it might be because your body is sensitive to sound. After all, those sounds don't mean danger! Think about it: footsteps, running water, a door closing, something bumping into something else, and even someone talking. If this fear isn't psychogenic, try talking to your family members and asking them to be quieter. You could also try putting in some soundproof earplugs before going to sleep to reduce sound stimulation.

If certain sounds make you feel scared, you can help yourself by learning to distinguish and sort out the sounds. For example, the roar of a truck on the road and the honking of a horn can scare you a lot. It's good that you're sensitive to your feelings because trucks are really dangerous, and it's better to stay away.

If certain sounds make you feel afraid, it might be helpful to think about whether you've had similar feelings or experiences when you heard these sounds as a child. If you did, it's possible that you've formed a connection between these sounds and your feelings.

Let's say, for instance, that someone has always bullied you. Because of this, you've learned to recognize that person's footsteps or voice. It's totally normal to feel this way! It's like you've conditioned yourself to associate certain sounds with a negative experience. So, when you hear a heavier step or loud talking, it can bring up that old fear. If this is the case, it's a great idea to seek guidance and help from a psychological counselor. They can help you slowly unlearn this conditioned response and start feeling more at ease.

I'd love to hear from you about what it's like to be afraid of sounds.

The original poster asked if it was a psychological disorder and if a professional diagnosis was needed. The good news is that you can make a preliminary judgment based on your own experience and the severity of the physical symptoms.

If it only causes a momentary fright that doesn't affect your normal study and living state, it may just be a simple case of sensitivity above average and tolerance below average. It's not a disease, so there's no need to worry! You just need to take care of yourself in a targeted manner. Avoid noisy places and don't choose jobs with loud noise environments. However, if every time you are frightened, you have more serious physical symptoms such as feeling short of breath, trembling and sweating, and you cannot recover for a long time, affecting your normal study and living, then you may indeed need to seek help from a doctor to help analyze the cause and provide targeted treatment.

I'd love to share my experience with you! When a truck honks behind me on the road, my walking partner will often be startled, but they just say it's scary. However, it seems that they quickly return to normal after a few seconds, while I will have palpitations for many minutes before I can calm down. I feel that while other people hear the sound of the horn as sound waves entering their ears, it seems that for me the sound waves go straight to my heart. I'm not sure if this is due to physiological structure or individual differences in the transmission channels of sound signals in the body, but since it doesn't affect learning, work, or life, I just feel that I've lived safely.

I bet you're in good company with all those other people who feel the same way! You might also be part of the highly sensitive group. That means you're probably more sensitive to other stimuli and have lower tolerance levels. It might be more difficult for you in this area than for people who are less sensitive. But don't worry! Your auditory sensitivity might be a gift. For example, are you sensitive to pitch?

I'd love to know if you're also sensitive to very subtle differences in sound. What kind of sounds do you have this particular sensitivity to?

You can absolutely explore it! I would guess that if you do a job that relies on detecting sounds to make judgments, it would be quite difficult to replace you!

That's all for now! I love you all!

Hello, landlord.

Everyone perceives sounds and colors differently. It's likely that the child's hearing is better than others', so that sounds that others perceive as subtle sound louder to the child.

The child has a low psychological tolerance and is easily frightened when faced with sudden situations and loud noises.

This is normal. Nobody likes sudden things, and being timid protects against risks.

It's like a fear of heights, so they won't try to climb a tree. To understand children, some parents will be particularly strict because they are boys, and they will not allow their children to be timid, sad, or sad.

Face things bravely and take the initiative. This is beneficial to us.

Everyone has weaknesses and fears. Some children are afraid of the dark, some of insects. This is normal.

...is undoubtedly influenced by the family. If parents always quarrel, for example, the child will be affected.

The child is afraid of quarrels. When they see other people arguing, they think of their parents arguing and getting divorced.

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The child should see a local doctor. There may be certain conditions affecting the child's physical health that make him particularly sensitive to external noises.

The following methods will help the original poster (a doctor from a top-tier hospital, plus my own experience):

First, you must understand the situation correctly and grasp the rules and nature of things. For example, you should tell your child before playing music.

Make time for him to prepare his mind. Some sounds are fixed and regular, like the alarm clock and the bell for class.

2. You must adjust your mentality and train yourself to relax. When facing danger or having nervous and anxious emotions, learn to breathe deeply and relax.

3. The child needs to take medication. Get a professional doctor's advice and get a prescription for some sedative and tonic medicine.

Parents must give their children more care and comfort.

He is brave and mature, but he also needs comfort. The pressure of studying and a lack of security make him sensitive to other people's voices.

Adolescents are in a transitional period between childhood and adulthood from the age of 12 to 18. They are under a lot of pressure. At the same time, parents want their children to be independent. However, children are not willing to share all their thoughts and feelings with their parents because they know it may not be helpful and may even result in more indifference and neglect.

:::Make it clear to him that you want to encourage him more and care for him more.