Misophonia

Epic card · No. 6100

Misophonia, also known as selective sound sensitivity syndrome, is a disorder of decreased tolerance to specific sounds or their associated stimuli, or cues. These cues, known as "triggers", are experienced as unpleasant or distressing and tend to evoke negative emotional, physiological, and behavioral responses not seen in most other people. Behaviors used to cope, such as avoidance of "triggering" situations or using hearing protection, can affect the ability to achieve life goals, communicate effectively, and enjoy social situations. It is not listed as a condition in the DSM-5-TR, ICD-11, or similar manuals, making it difficult to receive an official diagnosis. In 2022, an international panel of experts published a consensus definition, which has been widely adopted. When confronted with specific "trigger" stimuli, people with misophonia experience a range of negative emotions, most notably anger, extreme irritation, disgust, anxiety, and sometimes rage. The emotional response is often...

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