Understanding Misophonia: When Everyday Sounds Become Unbearable
By
Hannah Jocelyn
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
A deep dive into misophonia, a neurophysiological disorder characterized by extreme aversion to everyday sounds like chewing. Writer Sloane Crosley explores the condition's challenges, including the difficulty sufferers face in convincing others of the severity of their discomfort. The piece combines personal reflection with reporting on the science and lived experience of misophonia.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA neurophysiological disorder, misophonia is broadly characterized as an extreme aversion to sound.
marked by 'a struggle to convince others of the severity of that aversion.'
Crosley, who suspects she may have a mild case of misophonia, does a deep dive into the condition and its challenges
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