By Monique M. Chouraeshkenazi — 2022
A rare condition in which one experiences strong reactions to sounds.
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“Some hearing disorders cause strong reactions to sounds that others consider ordinary,” says psychologist Scott Bea, PsyD. “People may want to simply avoid these sounds, but it’s in their best interest to grow their ability to tolerate them.” In this Q&A, Dr.
Do you typically become angry, irritated, or anxious when you hear everyday sounds? It could be misophonia, and there’s help for it.
Because it’s so little understood, the people around those suffering from misophonia have trouble believing or understanding how painful their symptoms can be.
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