Nonprofit works with language expert to create a Māori word for misophonia
In a groundbreaking initiative, soQuiet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to misophonia advocacy and support, has partnered with renowned Māori language expert Keri Opai to develop a Māori term for misophonia. This collaboration represents a significant step towards increasing awareness and understanding of this neurological condition within the Māori community and beyond.
Did Edgar Allen Poe have Misophonia?
Did American poet and horror story pioneer, Edgar Allen Poe, have misophonia?
A response to the preprint of “Family Accommodation in Children and Adolescents with Misophonia”
A recent preprint of a paper titled,"Family Accommodation in Children and Adolescents with Misophonia" from the Baylor College of Medicine, has created unease, disbelief, and anger within the misosphere, the community of all people whose lives are affected by misophonia.
Misokinesia Cards!
News! Our famous free misophonia cards now come in a misokinesia edition!
My Misophonia Journey: A Light-ish Rant
Around 11 is when it started. I have a vivid memory of my sister frowning at me for mimicking my Mum swallowing- 1 of the few triggers I had back then. If that’s when it started, it has escalated hugely over the past decade and a half.
soQuiet Welcomes the International Misophonia Research Network
soQuiet, a 501(c)(3) misophonia advocacy organization, welcomes the International Misophonia Research Network to its family.
Misophonia at School: Three Family Stories
“It’s not easy being a student with misophonia”
Misconceptions of Misophonia
"...unlearning common misconceptions can take you one step closer to being an even better support system."
Holiday Tips for Dealing with Misophonia for Parents
Whether you are traveling or visiting family and friends, make sure to let your misophonic child know ahead of time what may be happening!
Dominoes: My Story of Misophonia, Disordered Eating, and Recovery.
I’m done damaging the people who matter to me—and that has to include myself.
Quiet & Tiny: How the Tiny House Movement Could Pair with Misophonia
Even if tiny living isn’t a fit for you, opting for a more minimalist lifestyle could positively impact your mental health—after all, stress can exacerbate misophonia symptoms. Consider downsizing and/or decluttering your space and your time if you can: a little less to worry about can go a long way.
A Sophomore Misophonic’s Guide to Surviving Your University
College can be extra exhausting when you have misophonia. But when it all starts to become overwhelming, take a step back and ask yourself: what am I working for? Journal about it, and evaluate if your efforts are worth what you want out of the experience, whether that be a job or simply knowing more about a topic that interests you. And if you decide that you want to keep at it, know that you’ve made it through hard times before.
You’re a strong misophone, and college has got nothing on you.
How I got University Accommodations for my Misophonia
As students with Misophonia, sometimes (or a lot of the time) we feel greatly suppressed and debilitated from being able to show our true academic capabilities due to the stress of having to deal with activating noises. However, accommodations can greatly help to provide you what you need in order to reduce your Misophonia related anxiety while test taking, to provide you a more comfortable overall test taking experience, and to most importantly help you strive as a student.
Setting Boundaries Part IV: Reducing FOMO
For people who experience misophonia, setting boundaries can be essential. Before you know what boundaries you need to set, you need to know your limits.
Setting Boundaries Part III: Explaining Yourself
For people who experience misophonia, setting boundaries can be essential. Which activities drive you to get out of bed in the morning, which feel like obligations, and which cause you cognitive dissonance?
Apurva’s Misophonia Story
“I'm someone who just so happens to deal with misophonia. It’s hard, being a high schooler, stressed out about college applications and homework, stress eating, but struggling to chew a piece of bread without wanting to throw something.”
Did Franz Kafka Have Misophonia?
Did Franz Kafka have Misophonia? This short graphic essay delves into the question.
Setting Sound Boundaries Part I: Knowing Your Limits
For people who experience misophonia, setting boundaries can be essential. Before you know what boundaries you need to set, you need to know your limits.