2017 is the year of Fake News, false hope, and the year where the divide between miracle and science has been raised so high, so wide, that a clear chasm has formed. – so why would 2018 be any different? Science has been pushed to the side, deemed elitism. Real doctors, I am told, are…
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I have a friend with Misophonia. It took me a while to understand what it was and how it affected their life. Eventually I realized it affects my life as well and not just because they are in my life. When I first met her, I couldn’t even tell. It looks like OCD from far…
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When Jason Ritter announced that his fiancée, actress Melanie Lynskey has misophonia, some people may have been met with interest, and others confusion. I suffer from this disorder too. It’s courageous for Jason and Melanie to openly discuss this disorder, especially since the disorder is lesser-known and has been met with criticism and speculation from…
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Misophonia is serious. It is a big deal to get through school with Misophonia, it can be a nightmare, and seriously torturous. I would not have survived grade school without earplugs, and even still, I would have to take bathroom breaks often, just to cool down. I listened to music any chance that a teacher…
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I know that when you look at me, you see something other than who I really am. I am not a raging psychopath. I am not a total bitch. I am not a maniacal lunatic. Who am I, really? I am someone who suffers from Misophonia, a rarely known and seriously misunderstood disorder. My brain…
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Misophonia is hard to explain for those who don’t have it, those that don’t know someone who has it, or those that have never heard of it before. For those that don’t know, Misophonia was officially recognized by its current name in 2001. Sufferers of this disorder have an extreme aversion to sounds, and sometimes…
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Many persons ask the question, “Is Misophonia psychological?” While the answer to this question is largely based on a small body of research, the answer is none-the-less important . This question is particularly challenging not because of misophonia, but because of the ever-changing field of research and theory. In modern times it has become increasingly…
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Today I had the opportunity to chat with an amazing person online. While scrolling through some Facebook posts I came across a teacher, “Josie” reaching out for some answers. One of her students, Jimmy appeared to be suffering from Misophonia. She witnessed his reactions of rage to repetitive noises in the classroom. The matter was…
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Life is about making choices. When you want a new you, a makeover and new wardrobe can do wonders for your self-esteem. I was always believed that if you want something bad enough, you need to work for it. Interesting in theory but in real life, there are some things that you will never be…
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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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