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View the latest articles about misophonia, including the science behind it, different theories, coping mechanisms, help for loved ones and more. Find out how you can live a happy, fulfilling life with misophonia.
Why parents, partners and siblings are our biggest misophonia triggers
Mum was my biggest misophonia trigger growing up. The day-to-day sounds she made (through no fault of her own) just seemed to trigger me more than anything else in the world. Far more than teachers, school friends or strangers. It was as if every sound she made went...
Tilting the looking glass: misophonia and the beauty and brilliance of differently wired brains
How would you feel if someone snapped their fingers and removed your misophonia? I’m talking about ALL traces of it. The past, the present, the future. Erased from your childhood… no longer a feature in your day-to-day life... and a tomorrow that would be, well,...
How to Get to Support From Your School For Misophonia
Misophonia is a challenge for all of us. But those early years in school can be particularly hard. Discovering you have misophonia and trying to come to terms with it, can be an alien, confusing and often frightening experience. "What is this thing? Why can't I...
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Latest Research
See what the top minds in neuroscience and psychology have to say! Below you’ll find links to the latest misophonia research, studies and findings with excerpts, summaries and (if you’re feeling brave) full reports.
Increased Absorption in Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response
Agnieszka B. Janik McErlean, Eleanor J. Osborne-Ford Background: "Autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) is a cross-sensory phenomenon characterised by a static-like sensation which typically originates on the scalp and spreads throughout the body leading to a...
Severity of Misophonia Symptoms is Associated With Worse Cognitive Control When Exposed to Misophonia Trigger Sounds
Emily C. Daniels, Andrew Rodriguez, Darya L. Zabelina Abstract: "... to investigate the extent to which the severity of misophonia symptoms is linked with cognitive control under misophonia symptom-provocation circumstances in the general population sample... Stronger...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Alleviating The Distress Caused By Tinnitus, Hyperacusis And Misophonia: Current Perspectives
Hashir Aazh, Michael Landgrebe, Ali A Danesh, Brian CJ Moore Abstract: "This article reviews the evidence related to the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for alleviating the distress caused by tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia. CBT for Misophonia:...
My Misophonia Story
How does misophonia effect you? You and your loved ones are not alone. Click below to see interviews and stories from real people living with the disorder. Find out what makes them tick and how they cope.
Valerie’s Misophonia Story
This is the #47 edition of our My Misophonia Story series. This week features Valerie (25) from Canada. Each week we'll feature a new reader story, so if you'd like to share yours, please drop us a line. Valerie, take it away... Where are you from? Sudbury, Ontario...
Jose’s Misophonia Story
This is the #46 edition of our My Misophonia Story series. This week features Jose (37) from Spain. Each week we'll feature a new reader story, so if you'd like to share yours, please drop us a line. Jose, take it away... Where are you from? Spain What do you do for a...
Sandra’s Misophonia Story
This is the #45 edition of our My Misophonia Story series. This week features Sandra (44) from Ireland. Each week we'll feature a new reader story, so if you'd like to share yours, please drop us a line. Sandra, take it away... Where are you from? West of Ireland What...