When You Suffer From Sounds, It Might Mean This

Some people experience intense reactions to certain sounds — like chewing, tapping, breathing, or repetitive noises. If you’ve ever wondered “why certain sounds trigger me”, you’re not alone. In this video, we explore the psychology behind misophonia, sound sensitivity, and why some everyday noises can feel overwhelming or unbearable for certain people. We’ll also talk about misophonia triggers, why these reactions happen, and why it’s important to have more open conversations about this often misunderstood experience. This was actually a long-requested topic from many of you, and we hope this video can serve as an initial resource for anyone trying to better understand misophonia or sound sensitivity. For some people, simply having language for their experiences can be an important first step toward understanding what they’re feeling. If you’re interested in supporting Psych2Go, we also have a small merch shop at: https://psych2go.shop And if you’re looking for professional support, you can visit: https://betterhelp.com/psych2go to find a licensed therapist who can help walk you through practical steps and coping strategies. If there are other psychology or mental health topics you would like us to explore in future videos, please let us know in the comments. Many of our videos are inspired directly by your suggestions. Thank you for helping us make psychology more accessible to everyone. #misophonia #soundsensitivity #mentalhealth #psychology #psych2go Sources for Further Reading (APA format) Brout, J. J., Edelstein, M., & Erfanian, M. (2018). Investigating misophonia: A review of the empirical literature, clinical implications, and a research agenda. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 12, 36. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2018.00036 Schröder, A., Vulink, N., & Denys, D. (2013). Misophonia: Diagnostic criteria for a new psychiatric disorder. PLoS ONE, 8(1), e54706. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0054706 Jastreboff, P. J., & Jastreboff, M. M. (2014). Treatments for decreased sound tolerance (hyperacusis and misophonia). Seminars in Hearing, 35(2), 105–120. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1372527