Keywords
Misophonia, Sound Sensitivity, Misophonia Awareness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, Misophonia Testing, Misophonia Treatment
Disciplines
Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
Mentor
Cara Singer
Abstract
Misophonia is a disorder that elicits an extreme negative reaction to specific auditory and visual stimuli. Triggering stimuli, which are often human produced, provoke an array of symptoms including heightened negative emotions along with autonomic nervous system responses. Despite being a relatively common disorder, misophonia is still inadequately recognized and is often classified under conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety. No cure for misophonia currently exists, but there are many treatments and coping mechanisms used by people with misophonia to ease their symptoms. This comprehensive review synthesizes current research on misophonia, exploring underlying mechanisms, comorbidities, diagnostic methodologies, and treatment efficacy. By combining valuable insights, this review aims to enhance awareness and understanding of this often-overlooked disorder.
ScholarWorks Citation
Singer, Megan E., "An Exploration of Misophonia in the Literature" (2024). Honors Projects. 946.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/honorsprojects/946
