Why everyday sounds are a nightmare for people like Ben
The article explores the experiences of individuals living with misophonia, a condition characterized by a hatred of specific everyday sounds. It highlights the lack of formal diagnostic recognition and the impact on personal well-being.
Why it matters
Increases public awareness of an under-researched neurological condition that affects social and mental health.
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Share A A A Ben Lamberton can’t recall exactly when he began to experience misophonia, but one distinct memory comes to mind.
“[It was] around late childhood, going on teenage years,” says Lamberton, a master’s of audiology student at the University of Queensland.
“A beloved family member developed chronic asthma, and they began coughing quite constantly, sometimes in the middle of the night.
UQ student Ben Lamberton says the disorder has affected his mental health and personal relationships. “I remember just recoiling and wanting to run away or lash out in anger.”
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