Misophonia is a condition where certain everyday sounds can cause strong emotional reactions in people. For example, hearing your spouse breathe might make you instantly angry, or your child yawning could trigger a fight-or-flight response. Some people with misophonia can't tolerate sounds like chewing or breathing that others might not even notice.
This condition isn't well understood yet. It affects people differently, causing feelings of anger, anxiety, or the need to escape when exposed to trigger sounds. Misophonia often starts around age 12 and can lead to social isolation as people try to avoid these sounds. Many who have it feel embarrassed and may not talk to doctors about it because it's not widely recognized.
Recent research suggests that misophonia may involve heightened activity in a part of the brain called the anterior insular cortex, which processes emotions and sensory information. People with misophonia show more intense brain reactions to trigger sounds like eating or breathing compared to others.
While there's no cure, treatments like using white noise or therapy techniques can help manage misophonia and improve daily life for those affected.
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