I was sitting on a quiet train. The car was nearly empty. Just the low hum of the tracks and a man across the aisle unwrapping something from a crinkly plastic bag. Then he started eating. Not quietly ...

People with ADHD often find ordinary sounds like chewing and ticking clocks almost unbearable. Sound sensitivity in ADHD can manifest as hyperacusis, misophonia, or general hypersensitivity. Using ...

Misophonia is a sound sensitivity disorder that causes extreme reactions to specific everyday noises and makes people feel strongly about them. These noises are generally ordinary and not offensive to ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. Tension: Many people feel ashamed or frustrated by their strong reaction to everyday sounds like chewing—yet it may reveal deeper psychological traits. Noise: ...

For people with misophonia, the sound of chewing, tapping, or sniffing isn’t just annoying—it’s unbearable. Scientists are unraveling the mystery behind this little-known condition and how to treat it ...

Those of us with misophonia often ask, “What is wrong with me? Why do I react so strongly to sounds?” Similarly, audiologists, therapists, and doctors familiar with misophonia look at the individual ...