There is one thing that Misophonia sufferers seem to be particularly good at : hiding it from other people. Have you ever been sitting with acquaintances or work colleagues, people you don't know that well but you are keen to make an impression? Then, someone opens a packet of crisps or starts munching on an apple. Picture the scene - there you are, the picture of calm serenity with a forced smile, nodding along with the conversation whilst inside you are a boiling well of

I'm often approached by prospective clients who have tried everything - audiology appointments, counselling, ENT treatment, complementary therapy such as Hopi Ear candles or acupuncture - everything they can possibly think of to "cure" their hearing disorder. Many have discovered that nothing really works. It's an ear issue with no resolution, a neurological brain issue that still nobody fully understands. That's why my approach is a little different. It isn't because I h

I just cannot COPE!! Does the sound of your neighbours send your nervous system into meltdown? You might feel intensely anxious and angry when you hear the noise - for example, footsteps, kids, dogs barking, washing machines, loud talking, or DIY/renovations. The feelings you experience might also include "anticipatory" anxiety - so you react even before you hear the sound. This is extremely common. Your nervous system always feels hijacked even if your home is silent...b

Why do you feel SO angry when you hear your neighbour's dog barking? I often hear from people who feel embarrassed, even guilty, when they feel this upset and distressed. Maybe they actually like dogs! They may even have a dog of their own. So, why do some dog barks send us apoplectic with rage? This is a common problem. Picture the scene : you are working from home. More people are doing this now, and we enjoy certain aspects of it. Less commuting, more flexibility, less

Many people with Misophonia find very creative ways to avoid having to hear the sounds that trigger them, and often carefully structure their whole lives to ensure they aren’t exposed to the trigger. But what happens when you are in a situation where you just cannot escape? The stress involved in trying to control your external environment or avoid triggerig noises can be immense, so is there anything you can do if you are simply stuck with the noise? It might be helpful

I'm Sandra Wilson, a Clinical Hypnotherapist who works with Misophonia in a way that is a bit different! Read on to explore more about my unique approach. If you have tried many different things to calm your Misophonia "trigger" response but these just aren't working, you might be interested in this short blog which offers an insight into how I help my clients. I tend to think a little more "outside the box" about your symptom (the trigger response to the sound) - even ado

If you are reading this, you may be feeling frustrated, hopeless and miserable about the constant battle you have with Misophonia (also known as extreme sound sensitivity). Briefly, sufferers react with extreme emotions to common everyday sounds like breathing, chewing, eating or neighbour noise - especially music, DIY or dogs barking. The emotions are usually anger, rage, panic or disgust. They can be so overpowering and unpleasant that they make the sufferer want to las

Have you noticed that your child is becoming very reactive at mealtimes with you and the family? They may be reacting to the sound of you eating, chewing, or lip-smacking. You may have noticed this behaviour coming on suddenly without warning, or it may have developed over time, and is now becoming worse. Your child may be requesting to leave the table, or even refuse point-blank to eat with you at all. They may be sitting alone, wearing earphones and not being part of th

Have you ever noticed that your child has become very sensitive to certain sounds? Typically, these sounds might include chewing, breathing, tapping, coughing or throat-clearing (amongst others). These sounds might come from you or other members of your family. You may be growing more concerned that the reaction from your child toward these sounds is becoming more extreme, and they often have to leave the room very suddenly. Anger is a common reaction, as well as extreme

Put simply, yes! Hypnotherapy can be helpful for Misophonia. I have helped many people with this frustrating condition, and whilst hypnotherapy is not a magic cure, it CAN make life feel more manageable again. Many of my clients come to my practice feeling desperate, misunderstood and very alone. It is a deeply isolating condition. Most of my clients do understand that I don't have the power to make their Misophonia completely disappear but once they start to notice sub

In this short blog, I am going to offer a very simple explanation about what Misophonia is, so you can understand more about how it affects people. You may be affected by it yourself or you may know someone who has it. Put simply, Misophonia is a condition where certain everyday sounds trigger an intense emotional and physical reaction, often involving anger, rage, panic, or disgust. The reaction is automatic and not under your conscious control. Misophonia is also known