Have I Got Hyperacusis or Phonophobia?

I suffer from tinnitus which some days is low and some days unbearable.

At the same time I can hear sounds louder than other people which are very annoying and scary but at the same time they do not give me ear pain.

Have I got hyperacusis or phonophobia?

Should I try to protect my ears or just ignore them?

I am talking about traffic sounds, busy restaurant sounds.

Of course I know for concerts and gunshots ear protection is necessary but does this apply to normal everyday sounds too?

 

[I'm no expert!!!]

BUT...

"Scary" is the important word here!

Ear pain = Hyperacusis;
Fear = Phonophobia;

I think you have just anxiety and obssession over your T.

My advice:
Don't overprotect your ears from everyday sounds!

 

Good advice thank you

 

There is no mention of having ear pain. One can have hyperacusis without ear pain

@Tony Phylactou there is no need to protect your ears from every sounds. You need to be desensitised