4. Imagined Exposure to Fears
Misophonia commonly occurs when the brain is experiencing stress either temporary or permanent that it might find hard to deal with, and the manifestations of the fear is often the brain’s way of trying to cope with a situation that it’s experiencing right now – although a lot can be said for teaching the brain how to distinguish between real and imagined fears, and the help of an expert might become needed to bring anxiety under control.
For adults, therapy can go a long way towards teaching the difference between real and imagined fears – and what can be done when irrational fears such as misophonia start to rear its head. Make an appointment with a doctor if you are experiencing a sudden resurgence of any fears or phobias. They can usually help you to track down the cause, find appropriate treatment and reduce the appearance of severity of symptoms experienced.