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Hello all,

Yesterday morning I discovered Misophonia noted in an article in Reader's Digest

(not my usual fare). OMG. I am 58 years old and I have been dealing with this

since I was quite young. About four years ago I had my " peak " (or should I call

it " valley " ?) experience when I left a 6-figure job after just 4 months because

I was forced to work in a 7x11 windowless shared office. Struggling to work

while hearing someone type, eat, clink ice in a glass, etc. led me into a frozen

state of depression and tension. I spent two months attempting to get some

relief/accommodation, to no avail. (Apparently " the evil empire " - the nickname

for the company where I worked - IS actually evil ~ i.e. " live " backwards - life

suppressing.) I resigned. Had I known about Misophonia at that time, I am sure

the outcome would have been different. *** I now know I have to work remotely or

in a suitable environment (which are few).

Interestingly, towards the end of the ordeal, I came across Elaine Aron's work

on Sensory Sensitivity (hsperson.com). That totally applies to me as well, but

sound has always been numero uno of my sensitivities. Others, aside from

certain fabrics against my skin, are far more manageable. Sounds - gum chewing,

bass pounding, noisy eating, twitching toes...OY! OY! OY! Sometimes it is all I

can do to stay sitting in a chair at a dinner table.

Misophonia has taken a huge toll on my life - from work, to relationships, to

living situations. Without a name, it is almost impossible to explain to

people.

I am so grateful to Dr. and others for finally identifying this

condition.

Liz