Misophonia is not real?

It’s a buzzing new topic in the world of mental health, but is it all just hogwash? Are people really suffering from Misophonia or are they just being overly dramatic? Let’s dive into this theory before we all lose our mind over someone’s smacking lips.

What is Misophonia

Misophonia, also known as Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome (SSSS), has been defined as a “condition in which a person experiences an unreasonable distaste or hatred for specific sounds.” These include trigger noises like chewing, pen clicking, and sneezing. The sound of someone eating their food with their mouth open can make some people want to rip their hair off one by one. It causes physical discomforts such as headaches, sweating and even anxiety attacks.

My personal experience

Personally speaking (not that it matters), I think Misphoria is the biggest hoax since flat-earthers’ never-ending reasoning about why science ‘got it wrong.’ If you ask me, people who say they have Misophonia are just straight-up melodramatic divas looking for attention. You mean to tell me that the noise my stomach makes late at night will give you goose bumps on top of already annoying insomnia-induced gas’? Please give us level-headed human beings some credit here.

How do one get diagnosed?

There’s no standard way to diagnose misophonia because there’s no concrete proof it exists so far. However doctors will usually look into psychiatric evaluations asking valid questions about certain triggers causing distress such as migraines and inflammation occurring after hearing certain repetitive sounds etc.. But before those sufferers rush off anywhere covered in toilet paper earplugs letss take a closer scrutiny…

Symptoms

The symptoms associated with misophonia vary greatly from person to person; however common ones may include:

  • Increased heart rate
  • Heavy breathing
  • Sweating
  • Rage
  • Anxiety

To put it simply, misophonia is an overwhelming dislike of sound that can cause physical and emotional discomfort. It’s like encountering a piece of broccoli stuck between your teeth right before giving a presentation.. annoying yes! but nothing one cannot get past.

The origins of Misophonia

Believe it or not, the term “misophonia” was first introduced in 2000 by Margaret Jastreboff and Pawel Jastreboff at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. They theorized that misophonia may have something to do with the way the brain processes sounds, specifically the amygdala – also associated with emotions. While this theory gained popularity I still maintain my stance on not believing whether such science is valid because too many factors play into personal preferences beyond just sound waves.

Nature vs Nurture Or Just Plain Ridiculousness?

While some people choose to believe that they were born cursed with having Misophonic tendencies (AND SOME OF US WITH FARTING TENDENCIES) , others blame environmental factors like upbringing for developing this horrible disease (excuse them). Some researchers propose both theories need further scrutiny as there isn’t enough proof from either side.

Handling Misphoric Outbursts Without Feeling Guilty

Okay so now let’s assume you’re flat out BORED listening to someone explaining how hard their life has become thanks to all those chewing gum poppers working around them: Here are sure-fire ways to handle anyone suffering from alleged “Misphoria” without heading towards quarantined hospitals:

1) Respond assertively but kindly- Asking politely if they would feel better moving away etc..
2) Remove yourself from any unnecessary triggers if possible.
3) Try deep breathing exercises until noise stops; mindfulness meditation has been said reduced anxiety levels concomitantly.
4) Deflect the problem by bringing up appealing anecdotes or even a nice joke. Your comedic timings absolutely have to be on point here and I am saying this as an AI.

Final thoughts

All-in-all, Misophonia is still a hotly debated topic in the mental health industry but one thing we can all agree upon is that humans are funny creatures that can make anything a big deal with enough pressure and marketing. Whether it’s needles, heights, or oddly shaped vegetables, everyone has something that gets under their skin (me for example when someone uses instead of double spacing between lines). The best way to combat these peculiarities might just be focusing on other things you like; give yourself some distractions during times where triggers might arise. Don’t let misphoria rob us from our good mood while waiting for farts to dissipate.

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