Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I hate the way peoples mouths move when they eat or chew gum. I have a very hard time being around people without feeling rage inside during mealtime or when someone is chewing gum. Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts. Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that this is truly a neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi, I hate smacking cracking gum chewers!! Any mouth noises throat sounds and breathing sounds.....I also don't love clickng fingernails scraping dishes....the list goes on! I like the idea of going back to the Myan's thoughts about gum/ chicle.....for prostitutes only and everyone else in the world avoid gum!! To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 10:41:49 AMSubject: gum Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts. Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that this is truly a neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Thank you. I feel the same. I did read that some chew gum to feel more confident, and some studies show it helps concentration. What will we do when educators get hold of this? Sh_ _?To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 12:46:28 PMSubject: Re: gum Hi, I hate smacking cracking gum chewers!! Any mouth noises throat sounds and breathing sounds.....I also don't love clickng fingernails scraping dishes....the list goes on! I like the idea of going back to the Myan's thoughts about gum/ chicle.....for prostitutes only and everyone else in the world avoid gum!! To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 10:41:49 AMSubject: gum Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts. Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that this is truly a neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Me too. Thanks.To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 12:44:56 PMSubject: Re: gum I hate the way peoples mouths move when they eat or chew gum. I have a very hard time being around people without feeling rage inside during mealtime or when someone is chewing gum. Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts. Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that this is truly a neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 They already have. Many schools allow gum for concentration. SighHeidiSent from my iPhone Thank you. I feel the same. I did read that some chew gum to feel more confident, and some studies show it helps concentration. What will we do when educators get hold of this? Sh_ _?To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 12:46:28 PMSubject: Re: gum Hi, I hate smacking cracking gum chewers!! Any mouth noises throat sounds and breathing sounds.....I also don't love clickng fingernails scraping dishes....the list goes on! I like the idea of going back to the Myan's thoughts about gum/ chicle.....for prostitutes only and everyone else in the world avoid gum!! To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 10:41:49 AMSubject: gum Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts. Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that this is truly a neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I feel the exact same way, it seems to be a common trigger. I often think of this wacky poem, some OCD part of myself keeps repeating it, not that it helps.  The gum-chewing girl, the cud chewing cow Is there a difference? There is, somehow It's the thoughtful look on the face of the cow  Gum DRIVES me insane. My family and friends know they're not allowed to chew gum anywhere near me.  Hello.  I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition.  It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises.  Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts. Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing?  As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping.  It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me.  People my age will never believe that this is truly a  neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hearing people pop gum brings mo close to violence. People who don't have misophonia don't understand it. When you ask people to stop, they often say, " Oh, I can't help it! " If they do stop, it's temporary. Well, dummy, you could stop chewing the gum. As deranged as this sounds, one of my major frustrations in life is that I cannot find a sound that annoys gum poppers the way they annoy me. I'm a very kind and generous person, but popping gum brings out a side of me that even I don't recognize. Thankfully my wife understands my problem with it. > > I feel the exact same way, it seems to be a common trigger. I often think > of this wacky poem, some OCD part of myself keeps repeating it, > not that it helps. > > The gum-chewing girl, the cud chewing cow > Is there a difference? There is, somehow > It's the thoughtful look on the face of the cow > > Gum DRIVES me insane. My family and friends know they're > not allowed to chew gum anywhere near me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 My mother and myself are the same. I just found this group last night. I hope to find the time to explore here because this damn problem is driving me crazy. I have to wear earbuds and listen to the radio all day at work or I can't stay here. I will try to get back here later tonight. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Fascinating article, perhaps our mirror neurons get activated when we hear other people chewing, resulting in the raising of our own cortisol levels. cortisol.. alertness....fight or flight? that's way out there I realize, just a wild theory from the peanut gallery. To: "soundsensitivity " <soundsensitivity > Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:42 PM Subject: (unknown) Documented to only help concentration for the first 20 minutes. No benefit after that.http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/11/the-cognitive-benefits-of-chewing-gum/Mike<Posted by: "karen brown" karen2555@... karen2555@... <Thu May 17, 2012 10:59 am (PDT) <Thank you. I feel the same. I did read that some chew gum to feel more <confident, and some studies show it helps concentration. What will we do when <educators get hold of this? Sh_ _? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hi ,I'm so glad you mentioned not only the sound but the sight of gum chewing as well! I often wish that I could go back in time and prevent the very invention (or discovery--depending on how you look at it) of gum! Hang in there. I'm hoping help is on its way.June To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:41 PM Subject: gum Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts.Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that this is truly a neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I had not heard that about the Mayans! I strongly agree! To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:46 PM Subject: Re: gum Hi, I hate smacking cracking gum chewers!! Any mouth noises throat sounds and breathing sounds.....I also don't love clickng fingernails scraping dishes....the list goes on! I like the idea of going back to the Myan's thoughts about gum/ chicle.....for prostitutes only and everyone else in the world avoid gum!! To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 10:41:49 AMSubject: gum Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules but still think I'm a little nuts. Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that this is truly a neurological disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Keen, I am just the same. At 55 I now understand that I am not a crazy angry person. I have a few triggers but the worst is gum, both sound and visual. Now that I have shown my mother the articles she has promised never to chew gum in front of me again. My husband is even trying not to eat like a slob. Okay not a slob but to me, it is painful. I am having some trouble reorganizing my head that I have a hearing disorder and not a personality disorder. I have always been so hard on myself. I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I've suffered my entire life with this same Issue. Mostly with gum but as I get older it's more And more triggers. I'm 37. Also, I can't stand The smell of gum because I associate itwith noise. AlsoCan't stand to know someone even has it in their mouth. I feelSo angry all the time. What a life!!Sent from Cat's iPhone4s I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I'm not so sure you have a hearing disorder either. I think we have a brain wiring problem that recognizes the sounds as intrusive and nefarious rather than what they are, innocuous. So I think our ears our fine and sometimes even superb, but our brain doesn't process the sound correctly.:-)Heidi Keen, I am just the same. At 55 I now understand that I am not a crazy angry person. I have a few triggers but the worst is gum, both sound and visual. Now that I have shown my mother the articles she has promised never to chew gum in front of me again. My husband is even trying not to eat like a slob. Okay not a slob but to me, it is painful. I am having some trouble reorganizing my head that I have a hearing disorder and not a personality disorder. I have always been so hard on myself. I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > Gorgeous, youthful skin is waiting for you. Real science. Real results.www.heidisalerno.nerium.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Heidi, you said it much better than I did. Thank you. I'm not so sure you have a hearing disorder either. I think we have a brain wiring problem that recognizes the sounds as intrusive and nefarious rather than what they are, innocuous. So I think our ears our fine and sometimes even superb, but our brain doesn't process the sound correctly.:-)Heidi Keen, I am just the same. At 55 I now understand that I am not a crazy angry person. I have a few triggers but the worst is gum, both sound and visual. Now that I have shown my mother the articles she has promised never to chew gum in front of me again. My husband is even trying not to eat like a slob. Okay not a slob but to me, it is painful. I am having some trouble reorganizing my head that I have a hearing disorder and not a personality disorder. I have always been so hard on myself. I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > Gorgeous, youthful skin is waiting for you. Real science. Real results.www.heidisalerno.nerium.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Agree! If anything I think it's the opposite as I hear WAY better than most my friends and family. I hear things they never hear. They call me super ears and stuff because I can hear a bassing car streets away that they cannot..etc I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > Gorgeous, youthful skin is waiting for you. Real science. Real results.www.heidisalerno.nerium.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I can identify with everything you said regarding gum chewing. the hearing aid looking white noise generators I purchased from Dr Marsha have helped me somewhat in group and classroom settings. Also my mp3 player with in ear ear buds helps in public places. Im learning how to focus more on solutions as well as the problem. This group offers many. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 2:54 PM Subject: Re: gum I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 When I had my hearing tested in the Navy (dont ask me why I was stupid enough to join the military AFTER I developed misophonia), it was found that I was very sensative and could hear much higher frequencies than the average person. Just the same, I don't think that the sounds that we hear that others cannot is mostly to do with better hearing; people are simply so good at blocking sh*t out that many of the background sound that they hear are somehow dismissed before the signal even reaches the conscious part of the brain. For example, it was only after coughing started bothering me that I finally became aware of how often people actually cough. " Agree! If anything I think it's the opposite as I hear WAY better than most my friends and family. I hear things they never hear. They call me super ears and stuff because I can hear a bassing car streets away that they cannot..etc " > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Wow! This seems like it is a message from myself. haha...I have been tortured with this rage since I was 7. It is hard to be the kind person that I feel I am on the inside when my face is looking angry so much because of eating sounds and chewing sounds and random other sounds. I am 36 (37 in October) and 30 years is way too long to have to live like this. I know that I have missed out on special friendships because of it.~Cat From: To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 8:03 PM Subject: Re: Re: gum I've suffered my entire life with this same Issue. Mostly with gum but as I get older it's more And more triggers. I'm 37. Also, I can't stand The smell of gum because I associate itwith noise. AlsoCan't stand to know someone even has it in their mouth. I feelSo angry all the time. What a life!!Sent from Cat's iPhone4s I can certainly identify with your aggrevation; read my original posting to this group on June 18. Hang in there. > > Hello. I'm 57 years old, and just learned last week that my weirdness about gum > chewing actually has a name and is a real medical condition. It's a great > relief to know that there are others out there who are normal people, yet become > enraged by everyday noises. Those who know and love me abide by my strict rules > but still think I'm a little nuts. > > Is there anyone out there who can't stand the sight and sound of gum chewing? > As a teacher, I've always been stuck in crowds of people, and I now search > everyone in groups to find the one gnawing and popping. It seems like they are > doing it on purpose just to aggravate me. People my age will never believe that > this is truly a neurological disorder. > = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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