Hyperacusis by Rebeca Gallardo

What is Hyperacusis?

rebecagallardo — 2023-11-30 02:23:36 UTC

Hyperacusis is a disorder in loudness perception that makes individuals overly sensitive to a range of sounds.

How it relates to psychology

rebecagallardo — 2023-12-01 05:18:39 UTC

Hyperacusis is a hearing disorder that is associated with mental health conditions. It is often associated with diverse neurological and genetic conditions.

Living with hyperacusis

rebecagallardo — 2023-12-01 05:25:53 UTC

It is possible to live a healthy and happy life with hyperacusis however most do find it a struggle. Their quality of life is compromised because of how difficult it can be to communicate with others and be in an environment with today's noise. The majority of individuals with hyperacusis tend to isolate themselves because of their fear of normal sounds. Simple sounds such as jingling coins, barking dogs, traffic, chewing, etc. can cause discomfort and be painful for these individuals.

rebecagallardo — 2023-12-01 05:27:12 UTC

rebecagallardo — 2023-12-01 05:28:34 UTC

Hyperacusis

rebecagallardo — 2023-12-01 05:31:42 UTC

Elizabeth Heron, Nylia Ward, Rebeca Gallardo

Psy301: Introduction to Psychology AM

Bridgitte Green

Hyperacusis vs Misophonia

nyliaward — 2023-12-04 03:17:34 UTC

Autistics can have hyperacusis where they perceive sounds as extremely loud and/or misophonia where they get extremely emotional following exposure to certain noises.

How is Misophonia different?

nyliaward — 2023-12-04 03:21:24 UTC

misophonia elicits a stronger emotional response, which may be negative towards a more specific sound. For instance, some “misophonia” sounds are sounds like people’s chewing, slurps, taps, and repetitive noises. When exposed to the trigger sounds, people with misophonia typically experience great emotional problems like anger, irritation, anxiety, etc. It is not impossible for people to have both symptoms at the same time, which might make sensory issues already experienced by people with autism even more severe.

What disorders are affiliated with hyperacusis?

elizabethheron — 2023-12-04 04:07:46 UTC

Hyperacusis can occur in various contexts and alongside different disorders, such as tinitus, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, and head trauma.

Hyperacusis can vary widely from person to person, and not everyone with the conditions mentioned will experience it. Additionally, hyperacusis can sometimes occur without an apparent underlying cause.

Hyperacusis and Affiliated Causes

elizabethheron — 2023-12-04 04:16:55 UTC

Hyperacusis and tinnitus are often associated with each other, and individuals with both conditions may experience a heightened sensitivity to sounds. This makes these individuals environment more challenging to navigate.

Individuals with ASD may be more prone to experiencing hyperacusis. Though about 40% of people with autism have hyperacusis, sensory processing differences, including heightened sensitivity to sound, are common features of autism.

People with PTSD may develop hyperacusis as a result of heightened arousal and increased sensitivity to potential threats, which can extend to an increased sensitivity to sounds.

Hyperacusis can also be a consequence of head injuries or trauma to the auditory system. Damage to the auditory pathways or structures in the brain can lead to altered perception of sound.

elizabethheron — 2023-12-04 04:17:13 UTC