Misophonia Answers:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does treatment from an audiologist help misophonia?
Audiologists can help assess hearing thresholds and hyperacusis, a similar but different condition. They also can offer sound-based therapeutic approaches. None are proven, and anecdotally, some people will and others will not find these approaches helpful.
Is misophonia genetic?
It is unclear. There is only one pilot study, which used 23andMe’s data, on this question. It shows some interesting genetic correlations with some mental health problems but is only based on one question about feeling rage when other chew, and the results are not considered definitive or final.
Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy [CBT] help misophonia?
CBT is not one thing. It is a family of therapies that includes acceptance and change strategies to help change unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, and dealing with stress. Some CBTs are being tested for misophonia and showing promise. This includes interventions using various coping skills to regulate emotions, attention, thinking, physiological sensations, and communication.
Is MDMA effective at treating misophonia?
It’s too early to assess the efficacy of MDMA in treating misophonia and misokinesia.