While it is normal to find some sounds uncomfortable, people with Hyperacusis experience intolerance of everyday sounds, which significantly impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.
Characteristics of Hyperacusis may include
Experiencing discomfort and/or pain when hearing certain loud sounds
Significant distress
Feeling angry
Feeling anxious
Impairment in social, occupational, recreational, and other day-to-day activities. For example, avoiding certain noisy situations
