Misophonia
Misophonia (meaning "hatred of sound") is a disorder[1] where certain normal sounds, and sometimes visual motions associated with those sounds, can cause someone to experience an unusually strong and uncomfortable mental and physical reaction. The sounds could be as simple as someone chewing food or gum loudly or with their mouth open. Other examples include a ballpoint pen clicking (repeatedly), tapping, typing and other common sounds.[2] The disorder has only been identified and named in the last 20 years.[3] According to one sufferer, "It’s like a fight-or-flight response: Your muscles get tense, you’re on edge, your heart races, and you feel the urge to flee."[4] Misophonia is often misdiagnosed as one of several psychological disorders.[5] People who experience misophonia often isolate themselves to keep away from trigger sounds. There is no cure yet, but there are potential treatments to help sufferers cope.[5]
People with misophonia have different amounts of tolerance for triggering sounds, with some people experiencing a major impact on their abilities to do normal activities like schooling, employment, and family relationships.[6] Many also have severe trouble focusing on tasks while exposed to triggering sounds.[7]
The cause of misophonia is not yet known. Some studies say that it affects more than 5% of the population.[8] It can appear with other disorders such as Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and others.[9]
Symptoms of Misophonia
- Repulsion to Specific Sounds
- Emotional Response
- Physical Response
- Avoidance
References
- ↑ Swedo, Susan E.; Baguley, David M.; Denys, Damiaan; Dixon, Laura J.; Erfanian, Mercede; Fioretti, Alessandra; Jastreboff, Pawel J.; Kumar, Sukhbinder; Rosenthal, M. Zachary; Rouw, Romke; Schiller, Daniela (2022-03-17). "Consensus Definition of Misophonia: A Delphi Study". Frontiers in Neuroscience. 16. doi:10.3389/fnins.2022.841816. ISSN 1662-453X. PMC 8969743. PMID 35368272.
- ↑ "What sound sources trigger misophonia? Not just chewing and breathing | Request PDF". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ↑ Barron H. Learner (23 February 2015). "Please Stop Making That Noise". The New York Times. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ Meeri N. Kim (1 December 2014). Misophonia is a newly identified condition for people hypersensitive to sound. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/misophonia-is-a-newly-identified-condition-for-people-hypersensitive-to-sound/2014/12/01/7c392782-69ba-11e4-a31c-77759fc1eacc_story.html. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gail Deutsch (17 May 2012). "Do You Have Misophonia?". ABC News Internet Ventures. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ "Is Misophonia a Disability?". soQuiet Misophonia Advocacy. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
- ↑ Frank, Brandon; Roszyk, Meaghan; Hurley, Landon; Drejaj, Loreta; McKay, Dean (2020-01-02). "Inattention in misophonia: Difficulties achieving and maintaining alertness". Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology. 42 (1): 66–75. doi:10.1080/13803395.2019.1666801. ISSN 1380-3395. PMID 31537171.
- ↑ Dixon, Laura J.; Schadegg, Mary J.; Clark, Heather L.; Sevier, Carey J.; Witcraft, Sara M. (2024). "Prevalence, phenomenology, and impact of misophonia in a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults". Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science. 133 (5): 403–412. doi:10.1037/abn0000904. ISSN 2769-755X. PMID 38780601.
{{cite journal}}: Check|pmid=value (help) - ↑ Cassiello-Robbins, Clair; Anand, Deepika; McMahon, Kibby; Brout, Jennifer; Kelley, Lisalynn; Rosenthal, M. Zachary (2021-01-14). "A Preliminary Investigation of the Association Between Misophonia and Symptoms of Psychopathology and Personality Disorders". Frontiers in Psychology. 11. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2020.519681. ISSN 1664-1078.
