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The Food Chain
Stop chewing like that!
Aug 23, 2023
Explore the little-known condition of Misophonia, also known as "sound rage", which causes an extreme aversion to certain eating sounds. Hear personal experiences of individuals living with Misophonia, their coping mechanisms, and the impact on their daily lives and relationships. Discover tips and coping strategies for managing misophonia triggers, and the importance of a formal diagnosis for recognition, support, and insurance. Learn how misophonia affects relationships and communication, and how to create a comfortable environment while balancing the understanding of others.
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- Misophonia, also known as sound rage, is a condition affecting as many as two in ten people, characterized by an extreme sensitivity to certain sounds, especially those related to eating and throat clearing, leading to feelings of anger, anxiety, or disgust.
- MRI-based studies have shown heightened activity in the anterior cortex, associated with emotional processing and regulation, suggesting a brain basis for misophonia, although it is unclear whether these brain differences cause the misophonic response or are a result of it.
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Living with Misophonia: Personal Experiences and Triggers
Misophonia, also known as sound rage, is a condition affecting as many as two in ten people. It is characterized by an extreme sensitivity to certain sounds, especially those related to eating and throat clearing. People with misophonia often experience a fight or flight response, feeling intense anger, anxiety, or disgust. The triggers can vary from person to person and can even include visual triggers. Living with misophonia can strain relationships, create feelings of guilt, and impact daily activities such as eating in public. Coping mechanisms include avoidance, using headphones or earplugs, finding the right restaurants with background noise, and open communication with understanding individuals.
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