The Stress of Sound: Misophonia

By Jerry Kennard, Health Pro Saturday, January 26, 2013

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When it comes to noise most people have at least one or more pet irritants. I have a whole list. Loud motorcycles, dental drills, people who repeatedly whistle the same few notes of a tune, and many more besides. However, a sigh, a frown or a quick grumble and I’m done. Others however are so se...

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Judy

1/26/13 1:32pm

Hi, Jerry. As they say, you learn something new every day! I'd never heard of this, but it's nice to know there's a name for the reactions we have to annoying sounds - how about fingernails on a blackboard? - EWWW! Sorry, I couldn't resist. I bet all of us have a few of these things that drive us nuts. Thanks a lot.

Jerry Kennard, Health Pro

1/26/13 2:31pm

I did think of fingernails, Judy - along with hedge cutters, road drills and so many more! I like the taste of Haloumi cheese - but it squeaks on the teeth - as you say, eeww! Jerry

Crystal

1/26/13 7:00pm

I didn't know there was a name for this either. I have "bionic' hearing like the "bionic women. So I am hypersensitive to so many noises. Some of which my husband can't even hear but it is very clear for me. It is quit annoying to hear every little thing and to have certain noises drive you nuts.

The Stress of Sound: Misophonia

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