Do certain sounds, like pen clicking or chewing, make you want to scream? You might have misophonia!
For a long time, people with misophonia were misunderstood and dismissed as simply being “annoying.” Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and Dr. Marcelline Girlie discuss new research showing it’s a real condition, with actual differences in the brain that cause intense reactions to sounds.
For those with misophonia, these sounds aren’t just annoying – they can cause serious emotional and physical distress.
The good news is we’re finally starting to understand this condition better. Sound exposure therapy is showing promise in helping people cope with their triggers, and there’s more empathy and understanding than ever before.
And who knows? Maybe misophonia is even linked to hormones! While more research is needed, it makes sense that heightened sensitivities during certain times of the month could be a factor.
