What is Misophonia?

Misophonia literally means “hatred of sound”.

It’s also known as ‘Selective Sound Sensitivity’ (which is a bit of a mouthful).

Simply put, misophonia sufferers have an adverse reaction to certain noises or sounds. Typically these sounds include chewing, lip smacking (when people eat), tapping, crunching, rustling at other fairly common day to day sounds.

Misophonia, noun, “A  neurological disorder in which negative experiences, such as anger or disgust, are triggered by specific sounds”

This website has been setup to help sufferers and friends of sufferers get more understanding of this condition

Where to Get Treatment for Misophonia

Where to Get Treatment for Misophonia

The number one question I'm asked is: "How can I get help for my misophonia... or my child's misophonia?" What follows here is everything I know about misophonia diagnosis and treatment from resources which I believe to be reputable. But before we get started please...

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Why Exposure Therapy Doesn’t Work for Misophonia

Why Exposure Therapy Doesn’t Work for Misophonia

In this article we're going to look at a popular so-called 'cure' for misophonia. Exposure therapy. First we'll consider the theory behind the treatment, then we'll look at how this treatment should in no way be applied to misophonia whatsoever. So what is exposure...

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The Big Reveal: Your Favourite Misophonia Coping Techniques

The Big Reveal: Your Favourite Misophonia Coping Techniques

How do you cope? We all have different ways of dealing with our misophonia and we can all learn from one another's experiences. Below is a collection of your favourite misophonia coping techniques. These are tips that you've emailed in or posted on the forum or left...

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4 Common Misophonia Misconceptions

4 Common Misophonia Misconceptions

Let's face it, misophonia is a strange disorder... Life would be a lot easier if it was as easy to explain as, say, an intolerance to gluten or a hay fever allergy. Perhaps the biggest misconception is that misophonia is a hatred of sound in general. The reality is...

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