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What is Misophonia? By: Nazli Mohideen Misophonia is a condition in which someone shows strong reactions to certain sounds. About 15-20% of reported Americans have misophonia and scientists predict this percentage is higher in actuality. Even though misophonia is relatively common, research conducted on the disorder remains limited, and many medical professionals aren’t aware of the disorder to this day. Misophonia triggers can either be visual or oral. According to Healthline, slurping, swallowing, birds chirping, the clicking of a pen, ticking of a clock, and shuffling of papers are some of the most common triggers. Other triggers in clude loud chewing and breathing, snoring, and nails on a chalkboard. The cause of misophonia is not clear, making the diagnosis process all the more difficult. Yet, experts say symptoms typically start at around the age of 12. These symptoms include but aren't limited to increased blood pressure and heart rate along with strong feelings of disgust, irritation, anxiety, and panic in response to everyday sounds. Essentially, misophonia causes a fight or flight response in individuals. As a result, someone may grow increasingly angry and full of rage, while others choose to remove themselves from the environment altogether. Having quiet work areas has proven to be beneficial for those struggling with misophonia. At times when getting rid of a triggering noise is not possible, using noise-canceling headphones or listening to music helps.

Medication isn’t typically given to treat misophonia since the disorder itself is still unknown to many. Therapy, however, is highly recommended. There have also been positive results seen in patients who pair something they love to a sound they find triggering. For example, if someone is easily triggered by pen clicking, they might listen to music when working in a classroom where more students tend to click their pens constantly. With growing awareness of the disorder, researchers hope to introduce more treatment options in the future. Sources Used: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-misophonia#:~:text=Misophonia%20is%20a%20disorder%20in,and%20the%20need%20to%20flee. | https://misophoniainstitute.org/prevalence-of-misophonia/ https://www.healthline.com/health/misophonia#tips-for-coping | https://www.neurologylive.com/view/misophonia-triggers-management https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320682#symptoms | https://www.choosingtherapy.com/misophonia/

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