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·October 5, 2025·8 min read

Misophonia Might Be a Brain Regulation Disorder

A new study shows that misophonia, strong negative reactions to certain sounds, is closely linked to cognitive and emotional inflexibility. Participants with high misophonia severity struggled to shift between emotional tasks and reported rigid thinking in daily life.

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·December 7, 2024·3 min read

Why Fidgeting Bothers Some People

Misokinesia, affecting about one-third of individuals, is an aversion to repetitive bodily movements like fidgeting, causing emotional, cognitive, and physical distress. New research explores its impact on daily life, relationships, and mental well-being, revealing challenges such as intense distraction, rage, and social strain.

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·March 23, 2023·4 min read

Nearly 1 in 5 Adults May Have Misophonia, Experiencing Significant Negative Responses to Sounds

Up to 18% of the population suffer from misophonia, or an increased intolerance to certain sounds such as a person chewing. Some people with misophonia report more than simple frustration when exposed to certain noises, they say they feel trapped and helpless when they can not get away from sounds that bother them.

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·August 17, 2022·5 min read

Misophonia Is More Than Just Hating the Sound of Chewing

A new study contradicts previous findings that suggest misophonia is caused by a supersensitive connection between the auditory cortex and orofacial motor control areas of the brain.

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·March 12, 2022·5 min read

If You Love ASMR You Might Be More Sensitive

People who enjoy ASMR have heightened sensory sensitivity, a new study reports. Many people who react positively to ASMR also experience higher levels of bodily awareness, greater sensitivity to bodily sensations, and often are easily overstimulated by their environment.

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·May 24, 2021·5 min read

Supersensitive Connection Causes Hatred of Noises

Increased connectivity between the auditory cortex and motor control areas related to the mouth, face, and throat, could be a key feature in identifying misophonia, a condition marked by extreme reactions to "trigger sounds", such as other people chewing.

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·May 8, 2018·3 min read

Misophonia – When Certain Sounds Drive You Crazy

Does the sound of someone chewing or slurping a drink generate a strong emotional response in you? You could be suffering from misophonia. A new article looks at the effects of living with misophonia.

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·September 24, 2017·4 min read

The Brain Basis Of “Hatred of Sound”: Misophonia

Does hearing certain sounds evoke feelings of uncontrollable anger or disgust? You may have misophonia. A new paper looks at the neurobiological underpinnings of this auditory disorder.

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·February 3, 2017·6 min read

Wired For Sound: Enraging Noises Caused By Brain Connection Overdrive

While many of us find the sound of a person chewing or breathing heavily annoying, for those with misophonia, such noises are unbearable. Researchers have identified the neural networks and brain changes associated with the disorder.