When the conversation turns to relationships, I often run into some recurrent themes. Sometimes, people complain about the lack of empathy and respect they receive from others. Other people wonder if they will find someone who can tolerate their misophonia. Some spouses/partners/family members are antagonistic or even abusive in their mocking and intentional goading. This…
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From what I have learned, not many people know what Misophonia is. If they do, their response is “Oh, isn’t that a fancy name for pet peeve?”. This might be the most aggravating thing to experience when explaining a challenging disorder. We need to ensure that people realize that a pet peeve won’t trigger you.…
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As a Misophonia sufferer I have always avoided social situations. A crowd is a breeding ground for every known trigger, even some new ones. Standing in a line is distressing, for some reason I always seem to get behind the gum popper or loud talker. I enjoy an occasional rock concert. A rock concert?…
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I realize that you have noticed odd behavior in me, and are worried. I know, that you know, that something is wrong. You love me, and want the best for me. You see that I am unhealthy, an underachiever, and reclusive. No, I am not on drugs, except my prescriptions. Yes, my mom mentioned to me that several of you…
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I must confess, like most if not every person with misophonia, I’ve had violent fantasies when someone makes a trigger noise. Despite my usual positiveness about getting through my days with misophonia, I can’t deny the fact that I have violent fantasies as well. “How do you deal with that?” One may ask. I’m…
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Having lots of friends that have Misophonia has been an eye, and ear-opening, experience. Many times we can become egocentric through our struggles with disorders. Definitions such as “hatred of sound” try to paint us all with a broad brushstroke. In truth, we are complex and different. Each and every one of us has…
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I’ve always been an avid reader. My parents always encouraged me to read and to especially read books that I was interested in. From the novels, I love reading fiction, fantasy, mystery, and thriller. I also developed an interest in mangas (Japanese comic books and graphic novels), and read several online, as well as…
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As I have previously mentioned in another article, I try to start my day on a positive note. I wake up, stretch, take my vitamins, my generic Lexapro for anxiety, and a pain reliever for my joint and hip pain. I eat breakfast, and then I do something busy and productive, to fully wake…
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A few years ago, I posted on Facebook that I had misophonia. I was extremely nervous because most of the people in one Facebook group, the Misophonia Support Group, had negative experiences. I explained it as best I could, and the people who saw that post and commented have been nothing but supportive, which is…
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When you read this, you may think that I am the worst person in the world, and I don’t think I would disagree. This is the story of how Misophonia ruined my relationship with my mom. I ask that you please refrain from judgement. If you suffer from Misophonia, you will understand. If you are a parent of a child, who…
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