Is it normal that I am afraid of T.V. snow (black and white spots)?

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  • Wait, is it just the picture on the screen or is it the noise, or is it both of them combined? Mute the television and see if it's still scary to you.

    White noise is quite a disturbing sound, I suppose it's normal that you could be so scared of it. They even make scary movies featuring televisions doing this.

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    • It's weird, because white noise is also often a tool used for relaxation. It has a similar effect to rainfall - it's like a blanket of sound. So for a lot of people, it's the opposite of disturbing.

      However, I think in this case it's largely to do with context. A television suddenly losing signal and hissing at you can take you by surprise and put you on edge, especially when you're alone.

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    • It's a combination of both.. :/ thank you!

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