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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 03:14 PM

Capt. Obvious (7,787 posts)

Do you hate loud typing? Loud eating? Slurping?
You may have a condition known as misophonia.

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Please Stop Making That Noise

I can’t stand it when someone behind me at a movie chews popcorn with his or her mouth open. I mean, I really can’t stand it.

I have misophonia, a condition with which certain sounds can drive someone into a burst of rage or disgust. Although only identified and named in the last 20 years, misophonia has been enthusiastically embraced, with websites, Facebook pages and conferences drawing small armies of frustrated visitors.

As a primary care physician, I find that misophonia can present some special challenges: At times, my patients can be the source of annoying sounds. At other times, the condition can be a source of special bonding if I realize that a patient is a fellow sufferer.

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The range of responses to these noises is broad, from irritation to disgust to anger. Some sufferers even respond with verbal or physical aggression to those making the noises. One woman reported wanting to strangle her boyfriend in response to his chewing.

Researchers are only beginning to understand the science behind misophonia, but early data suggest a hyperconnectivity between the auditory system and the limbic system, a part of the brain responsible for generating emotions. Some studies have found associations between misophonia and other psychiatric conditions, such as obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, but many sufferers appear to have no other major emotional problems. Dr. Schröder and other researchers are developing specific diagnostic criteria.

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For me, one of the most frustrating aspects of misophonia is what I call the “incredulity factor.” For years, I could not believe that my friends and relatives were not getting as upset at what I considered rude behaviors. They were getting frustrated with me for focusing on sounds they did not really hear.

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My god, I thought I was alone. I live in daily rage at the loud typers, slurpers, eaters, etc. It drives me to levels extreme anger to hear that repetitive shit. When I can I wear headphones with music blaring to block it all out.

You are a nutbag.

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 03:16 PM

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1. gum poppers, talking republicans, jesus proselytizers...endless list lol nt

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 11:06 PM

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73. hearing nail clipping makes me crazy

It makes me think about where the clipping is landing. If the clipper is clipping the nails over a wastebasket (ideal), it would still bother me, but not as much as imagining that nail flying onto the rug. or landing on a counter.

Eeeeeks, I'm squirming, just thinking of it.


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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 11:21 PM

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77. ha! Nice to know another sane, reasonable, considerate person!

Trimmings are about the nastiest waste there is.

or landing on a counter
- that's bad, and we'll leave it there, thank you very much!

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Sat Oct 10, 2015, 10:02 AM

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90. I actually quit a job over that

Yeah, thought about mentioning it in my post, but figured people would take me for a real crazy. But here's the story, anyway.

I had a job that required me to travel. A good-sized expense account allowed me to stay in nice places, but even the nice places have people who miss a few things now and then.

This was one of my first jobs out of college, and I was finding that I didn't like travel all that well. Kind of depressed at being away from my home, I checked into my hotel room and sat down on the bed to make a phone call. I happened to look at a little tray that was next to the bed. It was supposed to have chocolates in it, but instead it had....nail clippings. The previous occupant's nail clippings.

That was it. I called the management, who had someone come and remove the clippings. That was the last night I spent "on the road."


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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 03:42 PM

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8. Pencils.

They get to me.

They were made by BOOOOOOOSH!

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 03:56 PM

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12. honey, is that you?

it took me a rather long time to get past the cognitive dissonance of mrs. unblock professing her undying love for me, yet she would get annoyed at nearly everything i did, or so it seemed. worse, she could make the same noises herself and of course it wouldn't phase her in the least.

the clacking of utensils, fork on bowl or rarely, fork on teeth, e.g., is a particular annoyance for her., but there are many sounds that she cannot stand.

earplugs have saved our marriage! i have to raise my voice to talk to her (itself a source of mutual annoyance) but overall it's a big improvement!

She just discovered what an asshole you were so shuts you out.

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 04:02 PM

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17. Oh God, do I ever.

Heavy breathing, stuffy noses, wheezing, slurping, snoring, etc....makes me feel like physically attacking people. It is something I am unable to control. Nice to know there is a name for this condition. Now if someone could just figure out how to fix it!

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 04:10 PM

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18. No, you're absolutely not alone on this one.

Cellophane, silverware, swallowing, ice chewing, crunching of popcorn and potato chips, and a whole bunch of other things drive my sister and I absolutely up the wall.

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 04:50 PM

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20. The bass from other people's TVs, radios, and stereos drives me insane. nt

Trust me,it was a short trip.

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 05:29 PM

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27. Mouth noises

The sounds of (other people) kissing make me ill. M dogs licking themselves.They are getting pretty good about going to the next room or outside if they want to lick themselves.

 :lmao:

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 05:59 PM

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31. Do I ever. Also intensely hate hearing those sounds in films

when some genius sound director decides to bump up the volume of whispers, clinking glasses , heavy breathing and what not.


Slurping and loud typing are in the top 10 of most hated sounds.

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 07:50 PM

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41. Loud eating/slurping/etc make me sick to my stomach

Those "cute" commercials with children eating with their mouths open, making nasty noises are stomach churning. I've had "the talk" with my husband about not chewing so damned loud. Loud fidgeting bothers the **** out of me, too. Whistling, tuneless humming, repetitive mumbling of nonsense words ... arrrrrgh.

Loud music, though - no problem. Music or dialogue just below threshold of being able to be heard clearly? Rage-inducing.

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Fri Oct 9, 2015, 10:11 PM

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61. Clapping drives this nut, nutty. Those people at movies that make noises..crinkle, crackle, crinkle,

..slurp, snort, cough, rustle, crinkle, crackle, slurp, slurp, CRINKLE, SLUUURRRPP, SNOOORT.

I'm ashamed (kinda') to admit this but I actually stood up once, turned around and told the couple behind me. "You either finish that ****in' candy bar and your other assorted noises or I'll stick the thing up your asses" That was 12 years ago. I'm nicer now..I wait until the movie is over.

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Sat Oct 10, 2015, 12:57 PM

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99. I suffer too!

Years of riding on the bus, just getting more upset because they always sat right behind me! I had a Nigerian roommate and even though I know it was his culture, the lip smacking, grunting while eating was rage enducing. I only ate once with him, could not stand it.

The sound of another person vacuuming makes me seethe, could be that my mother would do it right in front of me, pushing the machined under my feet until I would get up and just take over. It seems like the definition of what passive aggressive behavior sounds like...lol.

I do have PSTS, though.

And you creatures still think you are the normal ones?
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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2015, 06:48:58 AM »
Can one of the DUmp's resident evolutionists explain this to us?
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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2015, 07:18:55 AM »
In other words, normal every day sounds, that are made by normal ordinary people every day, drive them nuts?

I'm amazed these people get out of bed and are capable of feeding themselves.

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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2015, 07:20:03 AM »
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I do have PSTS, though.

 :o  Huh?


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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2015, 07:49:19 AM »
Can one of the DUmp's resident evolutionists explain this to us?

I believe we're seeing the 'Also rans' in that whole sexual selection thing.
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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2015, 07:53:59 AM »
:o  Huh?


These are the people who are going to round us up after their victory in the coming Civil War.  Next week, right (D)Ummies?

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Lay in a 10-year supply of bubble gum and corn nuts and you'll be able drive them away from you, screaming and sobbing!

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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2015, 08:08:03 AM »
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61. Clapping drives this nut, nutty. Those people at movies that make noises..crinkle, crackle, crinkle,

..slurp, snort, cough, rustle, crinkle, crackle, slurp, slurp, CRINKLE, SLUUURRRPP, SNOOORT.

I'm ashamed (kinda') to admit this but I actually stood up once, turned around and told the couple behind me. "You either finish that ****in' candy bar and your other assorted noises or I'll stick the thing up your asses" That was 12 years ago. I'm nicer now..I wait until the movie is over.
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74. OOOOOH YES!

Gum snapping!!!! DO NOT DO THAT AROUND ME! I once was on a line in a store and the woman behind me snapped gum, maybe only once. I turned around and turned the high beams on her  such that she sincerely apologized without my saying a word.   

Also, absent minded crushing of water bottles (e.g., the ones used by Poland Spring) that have been made kind of flimsy probably for recycling purposes. They make a crinkly kind of racket when nearly empty and pressure is applied. DON'T DO IT. I WILL GLARE AT YOU, TOO.

Last but by no means least, it is not necessary to POUND THE KEYBOARD and it contributes to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome SO DON'T DO THAT EITHER.

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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2015, 12:25:22 PM »
 Just because they put a name to something doesn't mean your not insane.
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2015, 01:53:31 PM »

     I don't care for loud noises, I cannot stand listening to people talk as they eat, and repetitive noises bother me.

     Guess what, though: that's MY problem. If I don't like it, I get to deal with it. I don't require laws and set-asides to deal with my issues, and I especially don't threaten people in theaters with violence.

     
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5. IMO

a certain percentage of DU is depressed and has other mental issues.

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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2015, 02:13:30 PM »
Rather than waste my color ink, I go to the library to print color copies on occasion.  A while back, a 50ish year old woman was talking on her cell loudly, uncontrollably weeping because she got disconnected from her online game.

Wanted to slug her with a bag of oranges.
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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2015, 02:31:13 PM »
Rather than waste my color ink, I go to the library to print color copies on occasion.  A while back, a 50ish year old woman was talking on her cell loudly, uncontrollably weeping because she got disconnected from her online game.

Wanted to slug her with a bag of oranges.


     She would prefer that to the bag of nickels I would use, and the bag of dicks I would leave at her feet.
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5. IMO

a certain percentage of DU is depressed and has other mental issues.

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Re: DUmp monkeys discuss being social misfits,assholes and lunatics.
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2015, 07:27:18 PM »
I have one thing that really annoys me to the point of wanting to punch the person.  When his supporters say is a super genius and a great speaker, but every other word is me or I. And when he isn't saying me or I, he is going Um, uh, um.

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« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2015, 08:07:19 PM »
These guys would totally kick our asses in a shooting war. Totally....in their own minds.

Want to hear some loud noises? Come try to my guns away. Lots of loud noises. You will not go into a rage, you will assume room temperature.
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