How to overcome the fear and anxiety in anticipation of a sudden loud noise?

Question

Fear of loud noises is one of the fears that seems to be programmed from birth.

Answer 1

Go to the doc and have your adrenals and thyroid checked.  This is a symptom.

Answer 2

Fear of sudden loud noises, in medical terms, is called Ligyrophobia.

Treatment:

(1) Distract yourself from the sudden loud sound by switching your attention to something else, like when you see lightning, anticipating thunder, divert your attention elsewhere. (E.g. To food.)

(2) Perhaps doing deep and slow breathing can help to dispel your anxiety.

(3) Best would be to look for professional help, should this phobia of sudden loud noises become too frustrating.