The fear of sounds - misophonia.

[ShaneAlHaniff]

I got hit by misophonia hard a few years ago and I still battle it in my daily life. It's not as bad as it was from late-2019 to 2021, but I still struggle. Anyone else? Misophonia can spark a deep depression, and dark times, as it's not recognized, and pretty much, very unknown so the person affected by it can feel alone and unhinged.

[AJ]

Hi ShaneAlHaniff and welcome to the forums. I’m sorry to hear that you have to deal with misophonia.

I had to look it up.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24460-misophonia

I can only imagine that it would feel isolating. What strategies are helpful for you?

[WonderingY]

That's rough friend.. I wish you the best

[uni]

Hello ShaneAlHaniff, and welcome. I've never heard of misophonia until now. I clicked on the link AJ posted to read about it. Sorry I'm not of much help, not dealing with it myself. I hope you can find support in some way, and keep seeking it. There have to be others who deal with it and can understand.

[ShaneAlHaniff]

Thank you, all. Sorry that I just checked this now. Will try to be more active.

Yeah, it's rough. Way easier now, the toughest part was in 2020-2021 when I didn't know what was happening. Just need to keep my fingers close to the `mute' button on the remote and know when it's time to put on the noise-cancelling headphones.