In 5th grade, right around the time I hit puberty, I started to notice that I was very sensitive. I would get immediately distracted and violently aggravated, by the sound of certain, usually repetitive, ambient and bodily noises. I cannot sleep or concentrate if I hear a ticking clock, and I have been known…
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Does the grass sound greener on the other side? My son is my world… I have watched him grow into a wonderful young man. Graduation day came all too soon. As it started to approach the fear and anticipation started to build up about the graduation ceremony. The triggers- clapping, whistling, gum chewers-…
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I am writing this open-letter on behalf of those that suffer from Misophonia. Family, friends, colleagues, you may have seen “memes” that have been shared explaining Misophonia as “annoyance” or “over-reacting”. This is hurtful to us. Misophonia sounds like a silly name, I agree. However, the condition itself is not silly. Misophonia sufferers face a…
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Don’t Let Misophonia Take Over Your Life Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about grief. Misophonia is a tough condition to live with. It takes over our lives, our relationships, and it isolates us. We often feel as though we have drawn the shortest straw. It can be tough to look at others – perfectly…
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How is Misophonia pronounced? As a writer, and a once-upon-a-time English student, I’m always looking at words and trying to decipher them. Sometimes the grammar gets lost in my head because I’m so busy looking at each and every word. So, what does Misophonia mean? We know that the word “miso” means hate and the…
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I haven’t always had Misophonia. I can still remember the days of old when I wasn’t bothered by or triggered by any noises. A person who doesn’t have sensory processing issues or Misophonia probably won’t notice the sights or sounds that you’re noticing. In fact, they may be so oblivious that they don’t even know…
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Misophonia: When your child suffers from sensory issues As a mother, what was it like discovering your son has Misophonia? Truthfully, it was both joyful and devastating if that makes sense. The joy was that we finally found out we were not alone and that this was an actual condition. Shortly after the joy, came…
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Do you want to explain Misophonia to others, but have trouble bringing it up? When you know that you have to tell a person about your disorder (especially trying to explain Misophonia), it can be stressful – the anxiety, fear, and anticipation can be enough to keep your mouth firmly shut, and continue your suffering. However,…
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Misophonia can have a major, negative impact on any relationship you’re in. This is the sad truth for the majority of sufferers out there. A lot of misophonia sufferers end up fighting with their families quite a bit. It can be hard for anyone to share a living space with their parents and siblings, doubly…
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Relationships are one of the most complicated and prominent features of our lives. I have had the opportunity to spend a significant amount of time living with a spouse, as well as experiencing the world as a single person. Having Misophonia, the entirety of these years have been clouded with uncertainties. The typical thoughts one…
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