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Why You Hear Voices in Your White Noise Machine
Mar 25, 2024
Discover why you may hear voices or music in your white noise machine while trying to sleep. Explore the phenomenon of auditory hallucinations and how the brain's pattern matching system can cause false sounds. Learn how to differentiate between audioparadolia and hallucinations, along with tips on managing these experiences.
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- White noise machines can lead to hearing music or voices, known as auditory pareidolia.
- Distinguishing between audio illusions like audiopareidolia and auditory hallucinations is essential for mental health.
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Reasons Behind Hearing Noises in White Noise Machines
When using a white noise machine to aid sleep, hearing random sounds like music or conversations is common. These auditory experiences, termed as auditory pareidolia, often lead to psychological concerns due to associations with hallucinations. However, experts clarify that this phenomenon is a result of the brain's pattern recognition approach. Your brain interprets the continuous noise and fills in perceived gaps with familiar sounds, akin to recognizing patterns to create an illusion of sound.
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