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Why do mouth sounds drive some people crazy?
Thanks for asking.
Let's face it, there are certain sounds that are just annoying to be exposed to or sometimes even to think of.
Someone chewing loudly with their mouth open or slurping soup are a couple of examples.
And for some people the impact of these sounds goes beyond being simply annoying.
They actually bring on strong negative reactions.
Those people have a neuropsychiatric condition called misophonia, which affects close to one in five of us in the UK, according to a study by researchers at King's College University.
That was published in PLOS One Journal in March 2023.
Typically, misophonia is linked to eating or other mouth sounds.
But other seemingly innocuous noises may also trigger people.
Like the click of a pen, fingers tapping on a desk or the ticking of a clock.
What they all have in common is their repetitive nature, which can bring on feelings of anxiety, disgust and even anger or aggression in those suffering from misophonia.
It was actually identified relatively recently, in the early 2000s, by American researchers Margaret and Pavel Jastrobov from the University of Atlanta.
Misophonia is also referred to as 4S, standing for Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome.
It's distinct from phonophobia, which is a psychological fear of specific sounds stemming from sound trauma, and hyperacusis, which results in physical pain in the ears.
Researchers believe misophonia has a hereditary basis linked to brain dysfunction.
In individuals with misophonia, the connection between the brain regions processing sound and those governing mouth and throat muscle movements is unusually strong and overactive.
That's according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in May 2021.
Another study conducted in 2013 and available online through the American National Library of Medicine, found that misophonia sufferers experienced a significant increase in heart rate in response to trigger sounds.
Mental health therapy can be beneficial in managing the effects of misophonia.
It helps identify trigger sounds, minimize exposure to them, develop coping strategies and reduce sensitivity.
Treatments for related conditions like anxiety or OCD might also alleviate misophonia symptoms.
Additionally, using earplugs, noise-cancelling headphones or listening to alternative sounds can help manage triggers.
You can also find online communities that offer support and shared resources for managing misophonia.
For example, the Misophonia Support Group on Facebook has over 27000 members, with more than 10 new posts each day.
There you have it.
Now you know why mouth sounds drive some people crazy.
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