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Misophonia is a common health condition or symptom of other health conditions that are newly diagnosed in a few thousand children and adults every year. It\u2019s more commonly known as an irrational fear of sounds, and although people would usually associate the condition with a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the scope of what misophonia is gone far beyond this and the condition is still being extensively studied in a clinical context in order for scientists to learn more about how to treat the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An irrational fear of anything can impair many areas of your life, especially when it\u2019s a fear of something you can find all around you and you\u2019re likely to encounter every time you leave the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misophonia is\ndefined as a chronic hatred of sounds, and it\u2019s common for many people with\nconditions like autism or OCD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misophonia can be\ntreated, and there are plenty of techniques which can make the condition easier\nto deal with in combination with conventional treatment.\n\nHere are 8 tips for\ndealing with misophonia easier\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cognitive-behavioral therapy<\/a> (sometimes abbreviated to CBT) is one of the first things recommended to a variety of different stress conditions in order to teach people who have been diagnosed with them ways in which they can cope with the symptoms easier. This can be done at home with the right guidance, but it\u2019s always best if this is done with the help and guidance of an expert in a clinical setting where progress can be monitored and treatments can be adapted accordingly. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s all about changing the thought process in order to make common fears and phobias appear less terrifying than they have before, and about learning how to cope with stress so the condition becomes less likely to recur in times of stress, fear or tension.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by doing more research into conditions that you might believe are behind your symptoms, and make an appointment with your doctor who can refer you in the direction of an experienced behavioral therapist who can teach you better ways to cope. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Learning Stress Coping Mechanisms<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress <\/a>is so extremely commonplace that it\u2019s not an overstatement to say that there\u2019s not a single person in the world who isn\u2019t subjected to everyday stress \u2013 and that\u2019s not even counting the extreme instances of stress that happen on top of what we have to deal with every day, such as those unexpected emergencies. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with stress conditions (and associated conditions like misophonia) will experience the same stress as everyone else, but will experience it on a completely different level and frequently find themselves unable to cope with the stress. Learning effective coping mechanisms can be one of the best ways in which you can control a condition such as misophonia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have something that helps you to reduce stress, learn how to apply it when you feel a panic attack on the way. If this doesn\u2019t work or the condition recurs, see an expert to treat the underlying cause. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Keeping a Detailed Diary<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping a detailed diary is common advice for people who struggle with depression, insomnia<\/a>, anxiety and a variety of different stress conditions and there are several different reasons for this. First, it can help people to observe their condition much more closely, and at the same time it can also help medical professionals to see the condition at a glance \u2013 and this can make the condition a lot easier to treat. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself experiencing frequent bouts of phobia, panic attacks or any depressive or anxiety-related health condition, start keeping detailed notes \u2013 and be sure to write down details like the time and what you were doing at the time. All of this might seem pointless at the moment, but all of it can be useful when looking back at it a few minutes, hours or days (and sometimes even months) after the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember this diary when consulting with your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4.Restoring a Normal Sleeping Routine<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Insomnia is a health condition that can commonly be associated with misophonia<\/a>, and if you already suffer from the condition then being kept out of your normal sleeping routine can only serve to make the stress your brain and body are experiencing worse \u2013 and this often leads to moderate to severe flare-ups of the condition. When under great amounts of stress, the body often responds with symptoms like insomnia and misophonia, and it usually doesn\u2019t take long for this to affect the rest of your life and just increase the stress that you\u2019re under. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restoring a normal sleeping routine as soon as possible is crucial if you suffer from insomnia. Try natural coping mechanisms (such as herbal tea) and change your routine: If this makes no difference to your condition, make an appointment with an expert instead. In some extreme, chronic cases of insomnia, the assistance of a sleep clinic might be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Learning Differences Between Obsession and Rationality<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of stresses that we get subjected to every day, and to someone with a stress condition, fear or phobia such as misophonia this can quickly balloon into something that controls nearly every aspect of their lives. It\u2019s vital to learn adequate coping mechanisms to deal with real stress <\/a>and to learn how to spot imagined or overblown ones in your daily life in order to cope with the condition as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An experienced therapist can often be helpful when it comes to recognizing the difference between real fears and imagined ones, and once you learn how to spot this and \u201ccome down\u201d from the hype that causes a panic attack, the condition can seem a whole lot less terrifying in the moment. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is something that can be taught over time, but usually gradually and with expert guidance to ensure the treatment is as effective as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Organizing the Environment<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of types of stress that we\u2019re bound to encounter during our daily lives, and it\u2019s true that people with underlying or diagnosed stress conditions will often experience the impact of this stress in a much more harsh way. There are some types of stress that can aggravate a condition of misophonia, some of which include an actual messy environment. To the person with misophonia, an environment covered in filth presents a particularly huge danger \u2013 and they often go to great lengths to keep their environment spotless.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better organization skills can be a massive help when it comes to helping sufferers feel like they\u2019re still in a clean environment \u2013 without going to extreme, damaging lengths to obsessively clean what\u2019s around them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to cleaning, people with misophonia <\/a>will often obsess or won\u2019t know when to stop. Seek expert help if this is the case and when natural treatments don\u2019t do the job. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Herbal Methods for Anti-Stress<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress<\/a> can be one of the biggest possible triggers for experiencing misophonia and a range of other related mental health conditions, and one of the ways to make the condition easier to deal with is to treat the stress in every way possible. Reduce the amounts of stress in your life that you have the ability to change or alter, and learn how to cope better with the rest. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of herbs that have been proven to be helpful when it comes to reducing physical and mental stress, or sometimes even restoring the body back to its regular sleeping routine. Incorporate some of these anti-stress herbs into your diet (like lavender and basil) if you would like to reduce the levels of stress in your life \u2013 and if you find that it\u2019s not effective, consult an expert to find out which treatments might be more effective from there. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Treating Underlying Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a variety of different mental health conditions which can be associated with misophonia, and might occur together with this condition as a potential symptom. Some of these health conditions have already been mentioned in this article, and these are conditions like clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder<\/a>, and many anxiety disorders or conditions that fall on the autism spectrum.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This has managed to give us a unique perspective on misophonia, and it might also present a good angle to help treat the condition easier when we know what could be part of what\u2019s causing it.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the only way to bring long-term relief to misophonia is to treat the underlying health condition that might be causing it, and this can sometimes only be done with the help of a qualified expert. See your doctor if the condition still feels like it\u2019s taking over too many aspects of your life. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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