Triggers for misophonia are unique to the individual. However, there are some that been reported by many. This does not mean one person will have all the triggers, or that they will not have other misophonia triggers. Misophonia triggers are events that set off the fight/flight/freeze portion of the brain. Since misophonia is most-likely neurological, the more you hear these triggers, the worse the condition gets. The brain, for whatever reason, has now identified these events as a threat.
Common Audial Triggers
- Whistling
- Tapping
- Chewing
- Breathing
- Scraping
- Sirens
- Barking
- Yelling
- Plates clinking
- Shuffling noises
- Pen clicking
- Clock ticking
Common Visual Triggers
- Tapping
- Leg-shaking
- Finger movements
- Chewing
- Swaying
Because misophonia triggers differ from person to person, it may be exhaustive to have a total list. However, this page exists to help persons that are unsure of the nature of the disorder. Persons with misophonia may have only a few triggers, or many, and they may worsen as time goes on.
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