Category: Coping

Resources for Misophonia

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Should you go to a therapist for misophonia?

To start off this article as a Master’s in Counselling student, I’m going to get it our there right away that to be honest, you do not have to go to therapy. Not for misophonia, or for something else. Therapy is a personal endeavor, and this should be a choice whether or not you want…
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VOTE: What are the BEST Headphones for Misophonia?

Learn more about the headphones: Have a pair you love or hate? Submit a review to help others learn about them.

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The Common Cold is Deadly With Misophonia

My husband and I both have colds. I’ve been sicker than he is, and yet, I’ve been suffering much more. The difference between of us of course is that I have misophonia, and he’s fairly oblivious to every sound that he makes. I’ve been spending this cold hiding in my white noise, only scurrying near…
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A Misophones Letter to Santa Claus

Dear Santa, I have been a good girl all year. (By good, I mean that I did not kill or hurt anyone that triggered me and for me, that is a huge accomplishment!) This year I would like you to bring me some noise-canceling headphones, noise-canceling earbuds, several sets of earplugs with the highest NRR…
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Why I Turned Against Behavior Modification

Almost every psychologist I saw to help my own daughter suggested I that I institute a behavior modification program at home to change her “behavior.” As a psychology intern working in a school, I was very familiar with behavior modification programs, and I had a feeling from the beginning that this was not going to…
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When Your Baby Triggers You

Dear readers, my son is 9 months and thriving! His pediatrician says everything is on track for him and he’s at a healthy weight. We are struggling with a couple things, though. He is teething, which means less sleep for all of us, and waking up in the middle of the night; and, my neurological…
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Tips for Coping with Misophonia

While there is currently no cure for misophonia. It is important to note that coping mechanisms can be very helpful. We communicate directly with misophonia researchers to ensure that there will be a cure sooner rather than later. However, in the meantime there are some great things you can do to help keep yourself calm. Misophonia coping…
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Galaxy Projector 2.0 Review

Today I’m reviewing the Galaxy Projector 2.0 (thank you to the company for letting me test this). The brand sent out really nice welcoming emails upon “purchase”. It felt really welcoming and like the brand truly cares about the entire experience the customer has, not just about the product, which is also fantastic. The app…
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Who Decided Young Children Don’t Have Misophonia?

Most anecdotal and academic work states that misophonia begins in late childhood – early adolescence. I disagree. As of now researchers rely on self-report and/or reports from parents. However, how would a parent know what to look for in early childhood? How can we rely on someone’s memory when memory is so elusive? I would…
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