Do you feel great discomfort whenever hearing a specific sound such as loud eating or the sound of something being dragged on the floor? Many of us might not see it as something serious but the extent of difficulty may define a sound sensitivity condition named Misophonia.
Also called selective sound sensitivity, Misophonia is often experienced when a trigger sound reverberates into the hearing of a person being affected by it. Most common sounds charted that deliver hassle to a person suffering from Misophonia would be the loud sound of chewing, whistling or nasal breathing. Normally, these sounds would seem usual, but these cause pain and even hatred to the person afflicted by the said condition.
Reactions may vary depending on the state and intensity of the condition. Those who suffer from mild Misophonia may experience anxiety, slight disturbance, fidgeting, discomfort end even drive to be away from the source of ‘disgusting’ sound. On the other hand, people who are affected by a more serious intensity can feel rage and panic attacks.
Let us understand that people who have this condition do not live a normal life, since they are disturbed by a trigger sound that brings discomfort to them.
It might be even hard for some to admit and let every person around them know about it for the fear of affecting their social relationship with others. However keeping open communication would greatly help, as this condition can be mistakenly related to other psychological conditions like being bipolar disorder and anxiety.
It took a while before doctors determined the presence of Misophonia in some people and until now, the root cause is yet to be identified.
Treatments include a hearing aid that has a relaxing sound to create a distraction whenever triggers are audible. Some doctors also suggest talk therapy and antidepressants to help the patient reach a calmer state whenever panic kicks in.
Doctors also suggest living a healthy lifestyle such as regular exercise and other stress reducing activities like biking, cooking, painting etc. to dwindle the rate of stress in the body.
Stress can make the condition worse and creating ways to decrease it would greatly help the person suffering from Misophonia.
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