Guest guest Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 My sister cleaning her finger nails and flicking the dirt makes me nuts... I become unglued inside... To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Thu, January 12, 2012 11:51:50 AMSubject: Re: New to Group egad - my mother does the same thing! well, it's mainly her toes that she constantly wiggles round and round, round and round, round and round as they're propped up, bare, on the ottoman or the couch. i can't stand to look at her feet! and she swears that it's "to exercise" her feet. which is bizarre, since she's about 360 lbs and doesn't exercise a single other part of her body (other than her voice). :/> > > > >> > > > > Hi! I'm Lori and I'm delighted to have found this group, especially since I just discovered that misophonia is a real medical condition and not that I'm just being "too sensitive" about certain sounds. I always wondered why the sound of someone popping or chomping their gum, cracking their joints, whistling or jingling coins in their pants pockets always made me want to go postal. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this affliction and it will be nice to communicate with people who understand.> > > > >> > > >> > >> > > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have pugs and they make similar pig sounds...and normally they don't bother me, but if i've had a high stress day or I'm just in a bad mood I do have to leave the room when they are eating. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 12:00 PM Subject: Re: New to Group Same here. We have a pig named sausage that can do some serious smacking but I guess it does not bother me because a pig is supposed to sound like a pig. When a person sounds like that eating I short circuit and have to leave. > > > > The other odd thing is, it's not with everyone. someone else can do it, and it > > does not bother me in the least bit???? Curious... > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: "ecudnyj@" <ecudnyj@> > > To: Soundsensitivity > > Sent: Thu, January 12, 2012 12:14:00 PM > > Subject: Re: Re: New to Group > > > >  > > the funny thing is that I do it too!!! I constantly move around.. but b/c it is > > me.. I dont get angry. > > > > In a message dated 1/12/2012 1:03:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, valdev@ > > writes: > >  > > >hey! i think we may have discovered a previously unknown condition! "foot > > >rolling syndrome" or "restless foot syndrome," something like that. why is it so > > >common? what is the driving force? is it physiological or psychological, or > > >both? lol > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 I have pugs and they make similar pig sounds...and normally they don't bother me, but if i've had a high stress day or I'm just in a bad mood I do have to leave the room when they are eating. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 12:00 PM Subject: Re: New to Group Same here. We have a pig named sausage that can do some serious smacking but I guess it does not bother me because a pig is supposed to sound like a pig. When a person sounds like that eating I short circuit and have to leave. > > > > The other odd thing is, it's not with everyone. someone else can do it, and it > > does not bother me in the least bit???? Curious... > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > > From: "ecudnyj@" <ecudnyj@> > > To: Soundsensitivity > > Sent: Thu, January 12, 2012 12:14:00 PM > > Subject: Re: Re: New to Group > > > >  > > the funny thing is that I do it too!!! I constantly move around.. but b/c it is > > me.. I dont get angry. > > > > In a message dated 1/12/2012 1:03:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, valdev@ > > writes: > >  > > >hey! i think we may have discovered a previously unknown condition! "foot > > >rolling syndrome" or "restless foot syndrome," something like that. why is it so > > >common? what is the driving force? is it physiological or psychological, or > > >both? lol > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 OMG, my husband crosses his legs and rubs his feet together, back and forth. I could break his toes! I can`t stand the rubbing sound of his socks, ahhhhhhh. Why the hell does he do that? > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi! I'm Lori and I'm delighted to have found this group, especially since I just discovered that misophonia is a real medical condition and not that I'm just being " too sensitive " about certain sounds. I always wondered why the sound of someone popping or chomping their gum, cracking their joints, whistling or jingling coins in their pants pockets always made me want to go postal. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this affliction and it will be nice to communicate with people who understand. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 OMG, my husband crosses his legs and rubs his feet together, back and forth. I could break his toes! I can`t stand the rubbing sound of his socks, ahhhhhhh. Why the hell does he do that? > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi! I'm Lori and I'm delighted to have found this group, especially since I just discovered that misophonia is a real medical condition and not that I'm just being " too sensitive " about certain sounds. I always wondered why the sound of someone popping or chomping their gum, cracking their joints, whistling or jingling coins in their pants pockets always made me want to go postal. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this affliction and it will be nice to communicate with people who understand. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Why does he do it? Same reason we can't stand it...nobody KNOWS! OMG, my husband crosses his legs and rubs his feet together, back and forth. I could break his toes! I can`t stand the rubbing sound of his socks, ahhhhhhh. Why the hell does he do that? > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi! I'm Lori and I'm delighted to have found this group, especially since I just discovered that misophonia is a real medical condition and not that I'm just being "too sensitive" about certain sounds. I always wondered why the sound of someone popping or chomping their gum, cracking their joints, whistling or jingling coins in their pants pockets always made me want to go postal. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this affliction and it will be nice to communicate with people who understand. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Why does he do it? Same reason we can't stand it...nobody KNOWS! OMG, my husband crosses his legs and rubs his feet together, back and forth. I could break his toes! I can`t stand the rubbing sound of his socks, ahhhhhhh. Why the hell does he do that? > > > > > > > > > > > > Hi! I'm Lori and I'm delighted to have found this group, especially since I just discovered that misophonia is a real medical condition and not that I'm just being "too sensitive" about certain sounds. I always wondered why the sound of someone popping or chomping their gum, cracking their joints, whistling or jingling coins in their pants pockets always made me want to go postal. It's good to know that I'm not alone in this affliction and it will be nice to communicate with people who understand. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thank goodness for this group! I first heard the term misophonia and felt a sense of validation. I've grown up thinking I was crazy and have harbored a lot of guilt regarding my extreme responses to certain sounds. My mother used to call me " Jekyll and Hyde. " In general I am an easy going person who is described as " sweet, " " nice, " etc. However, certain sounds set me off and if I'm not able to escape the sound I feel an inner rage that scares me. The harder I try to calm down, the worse it gets. I start feeling panicky and trapped. Sometimes I am so scared that I may actually push or elbow a person inappropriately. The sounds include: People eating, foot steps, smacking gum, coughing, balls bouncing, paper bags rattling. In addition, visual stimuli such as foot shaking also sends me over the edge. I love life and want to enjoy to the fullest. However, I avoid eating with friends because the anxiety I feel around the noises outweighs the need for socialization. I take the train at times I know it won't be crowded and make sure I am sitting out of eyesight of others. If someone is walking behind me with their heels clicking, I run to the other side of the street. All of this has contributed to loneliness and depression as well as guilt and embarrassment. I have never shared this with anyone because it seems such an odd, unlikely, unbelievable thing. I am so thankful to have the space to share this with others and validate what I've been experiencing since adolescence. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Welcome to the group. You are among friends who can totally identity with your feelings and thoughts. You summed up all of the classic symptoms very concisely and eloquently. Just knowing that I was not alone with this has helped tremendously as I am sure it will for you. Hopefully we can find a cure someday, but for now just finding ways of coping and getting the general population to understand and maybe accommodate us will be very helpful. Good luck. Mike To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:32 PM Subject: New to group Thank goodness for this group! I first heard the term misophonia and felt a sense of validation. I've grown up thinking I was crazy and have harbored a lot of guilt regarding my extreme responses to certain sounds. My mother used to call me "Jekyll and Hyde. " In general I am an easy going person who is described as "sweet," "nice," etc. However, certain sounds set me off and if I'm not able to escape the sound I feel an inner rage that scares me. The harder I try to calm down, the worse it gets. I start feeling panicky and trapped. Sometimes I am so scared that I may actually push or elbow a person inappropriately. The sounds include: People eating, foot steps, smacking gum, coughing, balls bouncing, paper bags rattling. In addition, visual stimuli such as foot shaking also sends me over the edge. I love life and want to enjoy to the fullest. However, I avoid eating with friends because the anxiety I feel around the noises outweighs the need for socialization. I take the train at times I know it won't be crowded and make sure I am sitting out of eyesight of others. If someone is walking behind me with their heels clicking, I run to the other side of the street. All of this has contributed to loneliness and depression as well as guilt and embarrassment. I have never shared this with anyone because it seems such an odd, unlikely, unbelievable thing. I am so thankful to have the space to share this with others and validate what I've been experiencing since adolescence. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'm curious to hear how that worked for you- and how long ago was it. Misophonia has probably been around longer than I thought. Thanks:) To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:58 PM Subject: Re: Re: New to group I went to Primal Therapy for a number of years in Los Angeles. There were a number of people there with 4S. It is more common than I ever thought. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:40 AM Subject: Re: New to group Thank you Mike for your kind words. I believe the guilt and shame and even the severity of the symptoms will decrease now that I've realized I'm not alone in this. I have been seeing a therapist for over three years and have only vaguely mentioned these symptoms even though they affect so many areas of my life. I was afraid she wouldn't take them seriously, think I was exaggerating, etc. After finding this site I was given the courage to talk about 4S with her yesterday and she was amazingly supportive. She explained that she has had several other patients that have suffered with the same thing, but didn't realize there was a diagnosis or name for it. I think we are all on the right track with raising awareness. Thank you again > > Welcome to the group. You are among friends who can totally identity with your feelings and thoughts. You summed up all of the classic symptoms very concisely and eloquently. Just knowing that I was not alone with this has helped tremendously as I am sure it will for you. > Hopefully we can find a cure someday, but for now just finding ways of coping and getting the general population to understand and maybe accommodate us will be very helpful.  > Good luck. > Mike >  >  > > > ________________________________ > > To: Soundsensitivity > Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:32 PM > Subject: New to group > > >  > Thank goodness for this group! I first heard the term misophonia and felt a sense of validation. I've grown up thinking I was crazy and have harbored a lot of guilt > regarding my extreme responses to certain sounds. My mother used to call me > "Jekyll and Hyde. " In general I am an easy going person who is described as > "sweet," "nice," etc. However, certain sounds set me off and if I'm not able to > escape the sound I feel an inner rage that scares me. The harder I try to calm > down, the worse it gets. I start feeling panicky and trapped. Sometimes I am so > scared that I may actually push or elbow a person inappropriately. The sounds > include: People eating, foot steps, smacking gum, coughing, balls bouncing, paper bags rattling. In addition, visual stimuli such as foot shaking also sends me over the edge. > > I love life and want to enjoy to the fullest. However, I avoid eating with > friends because the anxiety I feel around the noises outweighs the need for > socialization. I take the train at times I know it won't be crowded and make > sure I am sitting out of eyesight of others. If someone is walking behind me > with their heels clicking, I run to the other side of the street. > > All of this has contributed to loneliness and depression as well as guilt and > embarrassment. I have never shared this with anyone because it seems such an > odd, unlikely, unbelievable thing. I am so thankful to have the space to share > this with others and validate what I've been experiencing since adolescence. > > Thank you! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'm curious to hear how that worked for you- and how long ago was it. Misophonia has probably been around longer than I thought. Thanks:) To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:58 PM Subject: Re: Re: New to group I went to Primal Therapy for a number of years in Los Angeles. There were a number of people there with 4S. It is more common than I ever thought. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:40 AM Subject: Re: New to group Thank you Mike for your kind words. I believe the guilt and shame and even the severity of the symptoms will decrease now that I've realized I'm not alone in this. I have been seeing a therapist for over three years and have only vaguely mentioned these symptoms even though they affect so many areas of my life. I was afraid she wouldn't take them seriously, think I was exaggerating, etc. After finding this site I was given the courage to talk about 4S with her yesterday and she was amazingly supportive. She explained that she has had several other patients that have suffered with the same thing, but didn't realize there was a diagnosis or name for it. I think we are all on the right track with raising awareness. Thank you again > > Welcome to the group. You are among friends who can totally identity with your feelings and thoughts. You summed up all of the classic symptoms very concisely and eloquently. Just knowing that I was not alone with this has helped tremendously as I am sure it will for you. > Hopefully we can find a cure someday, but for now just finding ways of coping and getting the general population to understand and maybe accommodate us will be very helpful.  > Good luck. > Mike >  >  > > > ________________________________ > > To: Soundsensitivity > Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:32 PM > Subject: New to group > > >  > Thank goodness for this group! I first heard the term misophonia and felt a sense of validation. I've grown up thinking I was crazy and have harbored a lot of guilt > regarding my extreme responses to certain sounds. My mother used to call me > "Jekyll and Hyde. " In general I am an easy going person who is described as > "sweet," "nice," etc. However, certain sounds set me off and if I'm not able to > escape the sound I feel an inner rage that scares me. The harder I try to calm > down, the worse it gets. I start feeling panicky and trapped. Sometimes I am so > scared that I may actually push or elbow a person inappropriately. The sounds > include: People eating, foot steps, smacking gum, coughing, balls bouncing, paper bags rattling. In addition, visual stimuli such as foot shaking also sends me over the edge. > > I love life and want to enjoy to the fullest. However, I avoid eating with > friends because the anxiety I feel around the noises outweighs the need for > socialization. I take the train at times I know it won't be crowded and make > sure I am sitting out of eyesight of others. If someone is walking behind me > with their heels clicking, I run to the other side of the street. > > All of this has contributed to loneliness and depression as well as guilt and > embarrassment. I have never shared this with anyone because it seems such an > odd, unlikely, unbelievable thing. I am so thankful to have the space to share > this with others and validate what I've been experiencing since adolescence. > > Thank you! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'm curious to hear how that worked for you- and how long ago was it. Misophonia has probably been around longer than I thought. Thanks:) To: "Soundsensitivity " <Soundsensitivity > Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 6:58 PM Subject: Re: Re: New to group I went to Primal Therapy for a number of years in Los Angeles. There were a number of people there with 4S. It is more common than I ever thought. To: Soundsensitivity Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 9:40 AM Subject: Re: New to group Thank you Mike for your kind words. I believe the guilt and shame and even the severity of the symptoms will decrease now that I've realized I'm not alone in this. I have been seeing a therapist for over three years and have only vaguely mentioned these symptoms even though they affect so many areas of my life. I was afraid she wouldn't take them seriously, think I was exaggerating, etc. After finding this site I was given the courage to talk about 4S with her yesterday and she was amazingly supportive. She explained that she has had several other patients that have suffered with the same thing, but didn't realize there was a diagnosis or name for it. I think we are all on the right track with raising awareness. Thank you again > > Welcome to the group. You are among friends who can totally identity with your feelings and thoughts. You summed up all of the classic symptoms very concisely and eloquently. Just knowing that I was not alone with this has helped tremendously as I am sure it will for you. > Hopefully we can find a cure someday, but for now just finding ways of coping and getting the general population to understand and maybe accommodate us will be very helpful.  > Good luck. > Mike >  >  > > > ________________________________ > > To: Soundsensitivity > Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:32 PM > Subject: New to group > > >  > Thank goodness for this group! I first heard the term misophonia and felt a sense of validation. I've grown up thinking I was crazy and have harbored a lot of guilt > regarding my extreme responses to certain sounds. My mother used to call me > "Jekyll and Hyde. " In general I am an easy going person who is described as > "sweet," "nice," etc. However, certain sounds set me off and if I'm not able to > escape the sound I feel an inner rage that scares me. The harder I try to calm > down, the worse it gets. I start feeling panicky and trapped. Sometimes I am so > scared that I may actually push or elbow a person inappropriately. The sounds > include: People eating, foot steps, smacking gum, coughing, balls bouncing, paper bags rattling. In addition, visual stimuli such as foot shaking also sends me over the edge. > > I love life and want to enjoy to the fullest. However, I avoid eating with > friends because the anxiety I feel around the noises outweighs the need for > socialization. I take the train at times I know it won't be crowded and make > sure I am sitting out of eyesight of others. If someone is walking behind me > with their heels clicking, I run to the other side of the street. > > All of this has contributed to loneliness and depression as well as guilt and > embarrassment. I have never shared this with anyone because it seems such an > odd, unlikely, unbelievable thing. I am so thankful to have the space to share > this with others and validate what I've been experiencing since adolescence. > > Thank you! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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