Why does chewing annoy me

And it was wired up and connected to other parts of the brain differently in those with misophonia. Dr Sukhbinder Kumar, from Newcastle University, told BBC News: "They are going into overdrive when they hear these sounds, but the activity was specific to the trigger sounds not the other two sounds. There are no treatments, but Olana has developed coping mechanisms such as using ear plugs.

She also knows caffeine and alcohol make the condition worse, "which is rubbish". It is still not clear how common the disorder is, as there is no clear way of diagnosing it and it was only recently discovered. Ultimately, the researchers hope, understanding the difference in the misophonic brain will lead to new treatments. One idea is that low levels of targeted electricity passed through the skull, which is known to adjust brain function, could help.

Tim Griffiths, a professor of cognitive neurology at Newcastle University and University College London, said: "I hope this will reassure sufferers. Follow James on Twitter. The sound of chewing is one of many that people will find slightly irritating or uncomfortable. The sounds made by fingernails scraping on a chalkboard, repetitive sniffing, or water dripping are a few other examples.

For most, it is a minor inconvenience, which despite causing some annoyance, is not problematic enough to disrupt their day-to-day lives. However, in others, these sounds can trigger a strong emotional or physical response in a condition known as misophonia. Hashir Aazh, a specialist in misophonia rehabilitation tells The Independent. The mirror system helps us process movements made by other individuals by activating our own brain in a similar way, Kumar explained.

While there is no cure, some specialists across the UK offer therapy to help people deal with the effects of misophonia. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. I dread the month of April because they start at a.

I have to wear earplugs. When their eggs hatch in May, I cannot stand the noise of the babies screeching for food — again it starts at the crack of dawn. I cannot wait until July when they are gone. I actually feel stressed, angry and irritable until they are gone.

I am curious if whistling would be considered a trigger for someone with misphonia. My reaction to whistling is flight, and if that is not possible my ears. I immediately get agitated and angry. Whistling is my trigger. It brings up instant rage. Whistlers selfishly ruin the environment, demanding attention and notice with their stupid noise, and preventing others from working in peace. Might it be part of the reason why someone who is manic or psychotic has an episode of agitation?

Thank you. Antidepressants of the SSRI type have helped me with this problem. My daughter has it to. First off, sleeping arrangements when traveling are a major consideration and created some awkward situations. Secondly and more troubling are the volatile and potentially violent situations created by certain loud noises.

I have had this issue for as long as I can remember, but never talked about it until my daughters developed the same problems. They are 15 and 14 now. My husband and 2 young sons find it difficult to eat in the same room with us because we shoot them looks or snap at them. My 13 year old son also suffers from this condition. He gets agressive and angry when trigger sounds are heard, and has been known to burst into tears at the sound of people eating.

Maybe try magnesium. Sircus and Dr. Carolyn Dean, author of The Magnesium Miracle mention that a magnesium deficiency can cause a sensivity to noise. Most of us are deficient and a magnesium irritability, anxiety and lots of other symptoms. So glad to see this issue in your publication, brings authenticity to those who suffer terribly from this awful condition. My 18 year old daughter has severe misophonia, started at age 4 with chewing being the main trigger.

Around 11 years old, triggers multiplied and now breathing, sniffling, humming, and certain words affect her. If more research is being done , she would love to be participate if you need people. Hi Kim. My daughter is five and suffers from Misophonia.

Started when she was just 18 mos. Have you tried different treatments for your daughter? What about medications?