I can't believe this group exists!!

August 14, 2009

Hi, my name is . A friend of mine found this group and we were completely

blown away! We actually became friends by discussing all of the annoyances that

we have in common haha..

For me, this started at a very young age. In fact, I can't remember a time that

I wasn't going crazy over sounds that other people were making. It began with

gum popping. Being a child, I would have an extremely hard time containing my

anger/displeasure with people; which made life a bit difficult for myself and my

family.

Overtime, my " collection of annoyances " has grown substantially. Gum popping,

lip smacking, breathing out of noses while chewing, eating with mouth open,

talking with food in mouth, pen clicking, teeth-brushing, repeating noises of

any kind, etc, etc, etc... I could go on for hours. It's quite comical how

detailed it all is. I also have noticed that I can't really listen to

headphones; as the panning between speakers sends strange feelings down my spine

and almost makes it impossible to sit still. It almost feels like restless leg

syndrome in my lower back... very strange.

I have mostly been able to take care of myself by avoiding certain situations.

Although, now as an adult/husband/parent there are situations that are

completely unavoidable. I try very hard to be as tolerant as I possibly can, but

when it's happening i feel like a crazy person.

Half of me has always known there was something wrong with my brain when it

comes to this stuff.. The other half, however, just wants people to have better

manners!!

I fear for the physiological effect this may have on me. I'm only 30 years old

now, but if this condition is raising my heart rate and increasing my stress

hormone levels; I figure this will undoubtedly raise my blood pressure and take

years off my life..

Is this hereditary??? My grandfather and biological father suffer(ed) from the

same affliction. I fear that my children will be cursed with this as well..

Anyway, great to know that I'm not alone out there and there are real

professionals trying to help. THANK YOU

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