Panic from loud noises

[ews]

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to the boards. I am actually starting week 4 of the program this week and so far am doing really well. However, I am having a hard time applying the 6 steps to the the panic I get when I'm in a public place and am startled by something like loud music. I have a phobia of loud music and sometimes movie theaters-loud! Tonight I was at a social function with a work group and doing great until a band started performing and the intense rush of adrenaline I got from that loud music starting was terrifying and overwhelming. I really wanted to run, but knew that was not the right thing to do. I don't understand how positive self talk can help with overcoming this kind of panic which seems like it is a basic physical chemical response. I know I can try to self-talk myself out of it-but what about stopping it from happening altogether? Can anyone relate? Anyone?

[Guest]

I too had that fear as a very young child. I would run in the house when an airplane flew over. The breathing is what helps most in these cases.

[Guest]

Hey there!
I'm sorry you are so sensitive to Loud noises. I can't relate to you on this one but I have felt the anxiety that comes from that loud surround sound the movie theaters play and it's not a comfy feeling. Have you tried wearing phone clogs to minimize the intensity of loud noise/music?? Please keep doing self positive talk.

Just a thought.
Peace and happy journey
Ivonne

[Guest]

Hey! I too get edgy from loud noises. I think it's pretty normal to react this way. Some personalities are different and thrive on it, while others can't get away quick enough. Your sensitive to this type of energy and thats completely acceptable. Realize that noise cannot harm you, just make you uncomfortable. When your thoughts about it become one of annoyance lol rather than anxious fear, you'll stop dumping those adrenalin rushes into your body. I myself try and avoid places for long periods of time that I know I am sensitive to. I don't care for being in the mall for an example. I get a heavy feeling from being around too much noise and too many people. I do feel anxious and the need to get away, but I do not let it turn to panic. No reason to panic because noise CANNOT hurt you. Deep breathing, calming thoughts and focusing on the end result (this won't last forever) is where I stay in that moment.