Guest guest Posted February 13, 2011 Report Share Posted February 13, 2011 Hi All,this has also been posted here on the forum if you would like to keep track of it there too. http://www.soundsensitivity.info/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=20 & t=82 Paige started work on a Glossary which I have taken off the front page of the public website until its got a little more in it. I will copy it below, if anyone would like to add anything, change it or remove anything please go ahead we would appreciate the help: This list is currently under construction, please feel free to contact the administration team for further information or check out our forums!<strong>Terminology Glossary</strong> Although 4S is still in the early stages of research, over the past few years both doctors & amp; 4S sufferers have developed a set of terms to help simplify 4S discussion. Below, we have created a glossary of 4S terms that will make both reading our website’s information & amp; discussing it with others easier and more comprehensive. <strong>DISCLAIMER</strong>:These are not official terms and definitions. These have been written by our web site staff in order to help new members to the 4S community quickly learn the common terms and phrases already used by many of the 4S sufferers who communicate with each other in the 4S community. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the Terminology Glossary, please contact our staff. <strong>Trigger:</strong> a sound that sets off (“triggers”) the emotional and/or physical reaction 4S sufferers experience.Some 4Sers have reported having visual & amp; tactile triggers in addition to their auditory triggers. Click here to learn more about triggers. <strong>Reaction:</strong> the physical and emotional response felt by a 4S sufferer once having been exposed to a trigger.Common reactions include feelings of rage, distress, and/or a strong desire to leave the area to avoid the trigger. <strong>Misophonia:</strong> another name for 4S coined by American <a title= " Neuroscientist " href= " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroscientist " target= " _blank " >neuroscientists</a> <a title= " Pawel Jastreboff (page does not exist) " href= " http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pawel_Jastreboff & amp;action=edit & amp;redlink=1 " target= " _blank " >Pawel Jastreboff</a> and <a title= " Margaret Jastreboff (page does not exist) " href= " http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Margaret_Jastreboff & amp;action=edit & amp;redlink=1 " target= " _blank " >Margaret Jastreboff</a>. Derived from Latin, this term literally means “hated of sound”. This term was once used synonymously with Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome, but has since been declared a separate condition. <strong>Theories:</strong> the theories that have been proposed as the cause of 4S.Because there has been such little research done on 4S, many 4S sufferers have theorized what may be the cause of the condition. Click here to visit our Theories page, or click here to visit our Theories Board on the Forum. <strong>Coping Mechanisms:</strong> devices or methods 4S sufferers use to cope with their reactions.Common coping mechanisms include covering ears with hands or headphones, or plugging them with earplugs or ear buds. Visit our <a title= " Tips & amp; Tricks " href= " http://www.soundsensitivity.info/Forum/viewforum.php?f=19 " target= " _blank " > " Tips & amp; Tricks " </a> board on the forum to learn more about helpful coping mechanisms. <strong>4Ser:</strong> the abbreviation for “4S Sufferer”, this term is a more casual name for one who suffers from 4S.Positivity is a key factor in coping with 4S. Although we are in fact suffering, saying “sufferer” each time we refer to ourselves and others with the condition does little to keep up a positive attitude. <strong>Ear Buds:</strong> a style of headphone that is inserted into the ear, rather than covering it like traditional headphones.Ear buds are a popular choice of headphone for 4S sufferers because they have rubber, gel, or foam tips that tend to block out more sound and are slightly more comfortable than traditional over-ear headphones. Check out the <a title= " Product Reviews " href= " http://www.soundsensitivity.info/Forum/viewforum.php?f=25 " target= " _blank " > " Product Review " </a> board on the forum to read reviews on different types of ear buds. <strong>Colored Noise: </strong>[definition coming soon]<strong></strong><strong>Hyper-Vigilance: </strong>[definition coming soon] <strong>White Noise Generator (WNG): </strong>[definition coming soon]<strong>In-Ear White Noise Generators: </strong>[definition coming soon] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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