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I just found out the my son, who is mild to moderately retarded and regressing, has epilepsy and a language deficit, probably has misophonia.

I read an article about a boy who goes into a rage with the sound of voices. We visited my son's psychiatrist and I explained to her that his anxiety problem seems to worsen when my husband clears his throat, we talk to each other in the same room or talking on the phone. I had noted in the past that these things increased his anxiety. He has been on Lexapro and Ability, which sometimes helps his anxiety. A year ago it got so bad that they tried adding on different medications, which did nothing to help.

When upset by whatever, he starts to hyperventilate and looks like he is going to go nuts. He sometimes gets real mad and yells and screams. Large crowds seem to also bother him a lot. Lights have always bothered him because of his epilepsy.

Anyhow his psychiatrist yesterday told me about this condition and she believes that this could be what he has. She gave us a few coping mechanisms, which I am not sure he will be able to understand. I think he could wear the earphones when watching tv. I am looking for one that blocks out sounds, but is wireless. He might tolerate that.

ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED.