Misophonia

Misophonia is a neurological condition in which specific sounds trigger intense emotional or physical responses, such as anger, anxiety, or panic. Individuals with misophonia often experience an exaggerated fight-or-flight reaction to common sounds like chewing, breathing, pen clicking, or keyboard typing, which can interfere with daily life and emotional well-being. Misophonia is believed to result from abnormal connectivity between the auditory system and the limbic system, leading to heightened stress, difficulty concentrating, and emotional dysregulation in response to triggering sounds.

Neurofeedback offers a promising, non-invasive way to help individuals with misophonia by training the brain to regulate its response to triggering sounds. Since misophonia is linked to dysregulated neural activity, neurofeedback helps calm hyperactivity in the auditory and emotional processing centers, reducing the intensity of misophonic reactions over time. By improving the brain’s ability to self-regulate and process auditory information more calmly, neurofeedback allows individuals to regain control over their reactions to sound stimuli, making it an effective intervention for managing misophonia.