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Misophonia
Misophonia is an intense, involuntary aversive reaction to specific sounds, often chewing, breathing or tapping.
What is Misophonia?
Misophonia (literally 'hatred of sound') involves extreme emotional reactions, rage, disgust or panic, triggered by specific sounds. It is an underdiagnosed condition that can severely affect relationships and daily functioning.
Do you recognise this?
✓Intense anger or disgust triggered by specific sounds
✓Avoidance of situations where trigger sounds occur
✓Relationship conflict due to reactions
✓Difficulty in shared eating situations
✓Anxiety in anticipation of triggers
Effective treatments
These approaches are commonly recommended for Misophonia.
Frequently asked questions
Is misophonia treatable?
Treatment is still developing, but CBT, mindfulness and graduated exposure have shown promising results in reducing the intensity of reactions.
Find the right psychologist for Misophonia
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