Guest guest Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I believe that is true as well we need to try and focus on fixing us because we can only control what we do. I have been talking to a counselor about this issue because there are certain things that other people dont even realize they are doing and it doesnt bother anyone else. I am tired of getting so angry all the time and hiding from my family. She has taught me how to focus when that happens on my feelings and not their actions. So when it starts I just have to repeat to myself you cant change others and is it really worth stressing yourself out. I take deep breaths and focus on the good things that i have and try to drown out the noises around me. Now believe me when I say this does not always work depends on my mood and my day. But it has helped occassionally and I beleive if i keep doing this eventually it may help more. Their are still times I just give up and go in my room but i feel better because at least I am trying to change myself, and i think with my family knowing this they are trying to be a little more cautious about doing those annoying sounds. Hope this might help! To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 9:08 AMSubject: Rewiring our brain Even if the problem is about how our brain is wired, it does not mean we can't or there is no way of changing it. As far as my research goes, brain CAN be rewired by disciplined practice. We only need to find out how and what practice does the job.I noticed that when I talk about misophonia, it is a relief, but soon after that it makes me concentrate on selective sounds even more. When I am trying to work on a difficult project or make a plan or when I had a bad, stressful day, I seem to notice them even louder. So, I believe there are things that affect our sensitivity. Having said that, I believe it is helpful and does not hurt to try an experiment; learning if there is anything at all, any thought, perspective or experience that has helped anybody in this group at some point easing the sensitivity (other than avoiding it) and meditate on that. I will try it myself and report the effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 There were times when I found myself physically tense and focused on the sounds that were triggering me. I was surprised at the decrease in pain I got from physically relaxing. Typically, I would stop trying to accomplish other mental tasks and just relax. Hope this helps, From: LSabeti Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 7:08 AM To: Soundsensitivity Subject: Rewiring our brain Even if the problem is about how our brain is wired, it does not mean we can't or there is no way of changing it. As far as my research goes, brain CAN be rewired by disciplined practice. We only need to find out how and what practice does the job.I noticed that when I talk about misophonia, it is a relief, but soon after that it makes me concentrate on selective sounds even more. When I am trying to work on a difficult project or make a plan or when I had a bad, stressful day, I seem to notice them even louder. So, I believe there are things that affect our sensitivity. Having said that, I believe it is helpful and does not hurt to try an experiment; learning if there is anything at all, any thought, perspective or experience that has helped anybody in this group at some point easing the sensitivity (other than avoiding it) and meditate on that. I will try it myself and report the effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Love it! Good for you. I've said this many a times but I have worked very hard at developing positive think. Only thinking positive thoughts when being triggered. Helps a lot. Haven't elementary triggers but have eliminated anger and a lot of negative emotions which are really bad for ones health. your post reminds me of some tinnitus where if you totally go slacked jawed the ringing will stop. It's wonderful. Sent from my iPhone There were times when I found myself physically tense and focused on the sounds that were triggering me. I was surprised at the decrease in pain I got from physically relaxing. Typically, I would stop trying to accomplish other mental tasks and just relax. Hope this helps, From: LSabeti Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 7:08 AM To: Soundsensitivity Subject: Rewiring our brain Even if the problem is about how our brain is wired, it does not mean we can't or there is no way of changing it. As far as my research goes, brain CAN be rewired by disciplined practice. We only need to find out how and what practice does the job.I noticed that when I talk about misophonia, it is a relief, but soon after that it makes me concentrate on selective sounds even more. When I am trying to work on a difficult project or make a plan or when I had a bad, stressful day, I seem to notice them even louder. So, I believe there are things that affect our sensitivity. Having said that, I believe it is helpful and does not hurt to try an experiment; learning if there is anything at all, any thought, perspective or experience that has helped anybody in this group at some point easing the sensitivity (other than avoiding it) and meditate on that. I will try it myself and report the effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 I am curious and optimistic too. My son, 9, has misophonia. I find it fascinating that it comes and goes based on who he is with and what his mood is. If he's joyful and having fun, he can eat with his sister (not parents though). He can almost always eat with his friends b/c they are fun and he loves being with them. It's like there is a switch that turns on and off. I feel that if it can go off by itself, he could learn to turn it off. I wonder if it is a case of turning worry. stress, or exhaustion off. A. > > Even if the problem is about how our brain is wired, it does not mean we can't or there is no way of changing it. As far as my research goes, brain CAN be rewired by disciplined practice. We only need to find out how and what practice does the job. > > I noticed that when I talk about misophonia, it is a relief, but soon after that it makes me concentrate on selective sounds even more. > When I am trying to work on a difficult project or make a plan or when I had a bad, stressful day, I seem to notice them even louder. So, I believe there are things that affect our sensitivity. > > Having said that, I believe it is helpful and does not hurt to try an experiment; learning if there is anything at all, any thought, perspective or experience that has helped anybody in this group at some point easing the sensitivity (other than avoiding it) and meditate on that. I will try it myself and report the effect. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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