Re: Times in my Life

[Guest guest]

Hi Jiggsy!

I think for me misophonia lessens when I am happy and enjoying myself. If I'm really happy and enjoying myself I can get through a lot. But, when I stress out, or I'm tired it is much worse. I don't think mine totally goes away even in my best moments, but stress makes it much worse, and being happy makes it easier to tolerate.

To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sun, December 18, 2011 1:46:11 PMSubject: Times in my Life

I am 63 years old. I had 4S bad when I was young age 10 to 18 and had to sit at the dinner table with my Dad and sister and was scolded if I made any mention or winced at their "slovenly, noisy" table manners while I was taught by my mother to have impeccable table manners (no elbows on the table, etc.). It was a contention between my parents - different sets of standards. While in college, it was TOTALLY GONE while I was 19 - 23. I had freedom to come and go as I pleased with no real responsibility or expectations from anyone. We nearly all at the university smoked cigarettes at the time - a great stress reliever and we all smoked in classrooms then and at the table and in restaurants. We partied, danced, studied. It was an exicting hopeful time in my life. It was GONE during my early marriage (age 24-40) with small children - I smoked tobacco some but not much off and on. I was busy and in love with the little children and had supportive friends. I

quit smoking entirely at 45years old I was aware of my 4S but not disabled by it. Now 4S is BACK (ages 60-63). EVERYTHING bugs me. I turn the channel when someone on TV is eating. Whistling, snoring, gum popping, ..all mouth noises. New ones too - exaggerated speaking and hand gesturing, public cell phone talking, and many more things. Anyone else have this come and go depending on what is going on in their lives?

[Guest guest]

Very good point and something that I have always been aware. The happier and more outwardly focused I am, the less it bothers me. So I do things that make me happy and focused. The less introspective I am ( which me more self aware and aware of what is bothering me) the less sounds bother me. So I do things that bring me out of myself. Service to others, being socially active. I still need my quiet, alone time, but I try to balance the two.

Also being well rested,and not stressed makes the symptoms less severe. So I try to get my needed rest, and get plenty of exercise to reduce stress. Anything that is stress reducing is good. It is a very individual thing.

This takes some effort but I think it is worth it to have a better life.

Misophonia sucks, but it can be managed.

I think a t-shirt with "Misophonia Sucks" on the front might be a good idea. Everyone would be asking you "What is Misophonia?" and you would have a perfect segue to a conversation about it, if you are so inclined!

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannakah and Happy New Year!!

To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 6:24 PMSubject: Re: Times in my Life

Hi Jiggsy!

I think for me misophonia lessens when I am happy and enjoying myself. If I'm really happy and enjoying myself I can get through a lot. But, when I stress out, or I'm tired it is much worse. I don't think mine totally goes away even in my best moments, but stress makes it much worse, and being happy makes it easier to tolerate.

To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Sun, December 18, 2011 1:46:11 PMSubject: Times in my Life

I am 63 years old. I had 4S bad when I was young age 10 to 18 and had to sit at the dinner table with my Dad and sister and was scolded if I made any mention or winced at their "slovenly, noisy" table manners while I was taught by my mother to have impeccable table manners (no elbows on the table, etc.). It was a contention between my parents - different sets of standards. While in college, it was TOTALLY GONE while I was 19 - 23. I had freedom to come and go as I pleased with no real responsibility or expectations from anyone. We nearly all at the university smoked cigarettes at the time - a great stress reliever and we all smoked in classrooms then and at the table and in restaurants. We partied, danced, studied. It was an exicting hopeful time in my life. It was GONE during my early marriage (age 24-40) with small children - I smoked tobacco some but not much off and on. I was busy and in love with the little children and had supportive friends.

I quit smoking entirely at 45years old I was aware of my 4S but not disabled by it. Now 4S is BACK (ages 60-63). EVERYTHING bugs me. I turn the channel when someone on TV is eating. Whistling, snoring, gum popping, ..all mouth noises. New ones too - exaggerated speaking and hand gesturing, public cell phone talking, and many more things. Anyone else have this come and go depending on what is going on in their lives?