Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Hello, my name is Debbie and I am new to this group. I am 34 years old and have been dealing with 4S/Misophonia since I was about 7 years old. My triggers started with my father and his breathing & eating and has grown over the years to many many people. These days my biggest triggers are breathing, people speaking " S " sound, noises from another room (TV, radio, etc), gum chewing (more of the cracking/poping noise) and many many more. Until recently I really believed I was along and that I was just a jerk. It amazes me that there are so many other people out there just like me and that this is really a true diorder. I have alway been against going to a professional for help because it scares me and I know I will cry (I hate crying in front of people especially strangers). My family has talked about how I should go to a hypnotist to see if that would work. I think they just don't take me seriously. Has anyone ever tried? Thank you all for reading and accepting me into your group. I look forward to reading all of the tips and stories from everyone. I see that there are many posts and theories that there is no cure...I refuse to believe this just yet. I am now more than ever determinded to try and find it. Good luck to all of you Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Welcome to the group Everyone understands here as we all are going through this or have loved ones going through this. It's a great online support group.Marnie To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:46 PM Subject: New to group Hello all, I am new to the group today. My 14 year old son suffers from misophonia, and I am trying to find ways to help him however I can. Thanks for "being there." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 , I am a mimicker as well. My mom used to call me "mimicker!" She would be so frustrated with me. One of the best things about this web site is to find we are not alone!) To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sun, December 11, 2011 9:08:41 AMSubject: New to group Just joined a few days ago and have been reading many interesting posts from other group members and find them remarkebly familiar to me. While I have never been formally diagnosed with any sound sensitivity disorder, I can tell you I began hating certain noises at a young age (around 9 is my best guess). My biggest triggers are smacking lips while eating, sniffling, tapping on keyboards, mouse, pens etc, and of course gum chewing. I have been dealing with this for 27 of my 36 years on this planet and everyday it is a challenge to not becomew angry with people. Those who are in my immediate family know my triggers so they do their best to not do the things that set me off. Like others have stated, if noises get to bad I go to a different room or where earplugs. It was a challenge for me to get through school and college (not academically) more so getting through the classes with all the various noises. One thing I would do to cope with noise in public is mimic the sound that annoys me, sometimes that helped to ease the anxiety a little bit. Now I just wear ear phoness at work and listen to constant white noise or music. My wife actually saw something about misophonia(sp?) on the today show and I began my research which led me here. To those with children just try to be accomidating as possible (understanding there are limits) and be supportive. My family always thought I had some sort of psychological issue or told me I was crazy. You can live with these issues it just takes perparation and perserverance and the hope that treatment options may be available someday. I would give anything not to have to subject the people I love to my varying moods based on my hatred of certain sounds. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 , I am a mimicker as well. My mom used to call me "mimicker!" She would be so frustrated with me. One of the best things about this web site is to find we are not alone!) To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sun, December 11, 2011 9:08:41 AMSubject: New to group Just joined a few days ago and have been reading many interesting posts from other group members and find them remarkebly familiar to me. While I have never been formally diagnosed with any sound sensitivity disorder, I can tell you I began hating certain noises at a young age (around 9 is my best guess). My biggest triggers are smacking lips while eating, sniffling, tapping on keyboards, mouse, pens etc, and of course gum chewing. I have been dealing with this for 27 of my 36 years on this planet and everyday it is a challenge to not becomew angry with people. Those who are in my immediate family know my triggers so they do their best to not do the things that set me off. Like others have stated, if noises get to bad I go to a different room or where earplugs. It was a challenge for me to get through school and college (not academically) more so getting through the classes with all the various noises. One thing I would do to cope with noise in public is mimic the sound that annoys me, sometimes that helped to ease the anxiety a little bit. Now I just wear ear phoness at work and listen to constant white noise or music. My wife actually saw something about misophonia(sp?) on the today show and I began my research which led me here. To those with children just try to be accomidating as possible (understanding there are limits) and be supportive. My family always thought I had some sort of psychological issue or told me I was crazy. You can live with these issues it just takes perparation and perserverance and the hope that treatment options may be available someday. I would give anything not to have to subject the people I love to my varying moods based on my hatred of certain sounds. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 11, 2011 Report Share Posted December 11, 2011 , I am a mimicker as well. My mom used to call me "mimicker!" She would be so frustrated with me. One of the best things about this web site is to find we are not alone!) To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sun, December 11, 2011 9:08:41 AMSubject: New to group Just joined a few days ago and have been reading many interesting posts from other group members and find them remarkebly familiar to me. While I have never been formally diagnosed with any sound sensitivity disorder, I can tell you I began hating certain noises at a young age (around 9 is my best guess). My biggest triggers are smacking lips while eating, sniffling, tapping on keyboards, mouse, pens etc, and of course gum chewing. I have been dealing with this for 27 of my 36 years on this planet and everyday it is a challenge to not becomew angry with people. Those who are in my immediate family know my triggers so they do their best to not do the things that set me off. Like others have stated, if noises get to bad I go to a different room or where earplugs. It was a challenge for me to get through school and college (not academically) more so getting through the classes with all the various noises. One thing I would do to cope with noise in public is mimic the sound that annoys me, sometimes that helped to ease the anxiety a little bit. Now I just wear ear phoness at work and listen to constant white noise or music. My wife actually saw something about misophonia(sp?) on the today show and I began my research which led me here. To those with children just try to be accomidating as possible (understanding there are limits) and be supportive. My family always thought I had some sort of psychological issue or told me I was crazy. You can live with these issues it just takes perparation and perserverance and the hope that treatment options may be available someday. I would give anything not to have to subject the people I love to my varying moods based on my hatred of certain sounds. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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