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Day 60: There is a thunderstorm outside.
The sky is flashing so much, it needs a seizure warning and the thunder sounds like cannonballs.
I am afraid of dying. Our neighbors have a huge tree in their yard and in a strong storm it could break off and crush our roof.
I don't want to be crushed to death.
It's hailing outside too. Big ice balls, not yet big enough to Crack the windows but still making lots of noise.
We pulled all possible plugs. TV, Computer, Radios, even the coffee machine. They might get destroyed if lightning strikes.
I hate the noise that thunder makes. Thunderstorms, especially heat storms make me think of suffocating, burning and pressure.
Sometimes I just want to hide in a small nook with no bad noise or feeling.
I hear the wooden supports of our house making noise, it's horrible. I want to leave but outside is dangerous.
I don't know what to do.
I hate thunderstorms.
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Misophonia Survey - reblogs appreciated!!!
HAI!!! Ok. So. Misophonia, - when you hear certain sounds made by others that [drive you mad], give you a feeling of abnormal disgust, anger, or discomfort. I have that! It really sucks!!!! And I want more people to know about it! For those unfamiliar but wanting to learn, this is a good base article to read.
I'm working on a project based around misophonia for school, and one part of this is a survey - and I'd really appreciate, if you know/believe you have it, if you'd spare some time to fill it out...?
It's completely anonymous :3 There's a place to give a name, but only if you want to. You can use it as a place to vent, You can be as lengthy as you want, or as short as you can possibly manage. However you wish to be!! There is verrry small mention of self harm at the scale-based question, but that's it.
14 questions: 2 for your name/consent, 3 multiple choice questions, 8 open-ended text questions, and 1 bonus one for misokinesia.
For those who followed me for art,, Help me share this and i can get back even faster ;) ;). asjdfgdnf That felt evil sorry! This is a really important topic to me o|-<
If you don't have it yourself, but still reblog it, thank you so so so much!!!
Misophonia
Strong emotional or physiological reactions to everyday sounds.
Plug sockets
Water dripping
Chewing
Light switches
Birdsong
Pen clicking
Loud breathing
Wrappers rustling
Tapping fingers
Boiling kettle
Typing
Ticking clocks
Snoring
Fluorescent lights
Autistic Girls Network
Note: Sound sensitivity isn't exclusive to autism, but is incredibly common in autistic people. It's also one of the difficulties that people often cannot understand and grossly underestimate if they do not experience it themselves. I'll repost this soon with visual descriptions (I'm currently sick with COVID-19). If you find anything I post helpful, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi.
Note: Sound sensitivity isn't exclusive to autism, but is incredibly common in autistic people. It's also one of the difficulties that people often cannot understand and grossly underestimate if they do not experience it themselves. I'll repost this soon with visual descriptions (I'm currently sick with COVID-19). If you find anything I post helpful, please consider buying me a Ko-Fi.
having misophonia and having friends that don't is a fun reminder that my sound hating experience is not. universal
Misophonia
Strong emotional or physiological reactions to everyday sounds.
Plug sockets
Water dripping
Chewing
Light switches
Birdsong
Pen clicking
Loud breathing
Wrappers rustling
Tapping fingers
Boiling kettle
Typing
Ticking clocks
Snoring
Fluorescent lights
Autistic Girls Network
Going to therapy!!!! Every Tuesday I look forward for this!
DISCLAIMER ⚠️: I am not trying to brag at all or complain. Just telling y’all about my day.
Although I didn’t have the best day, I hope all of you had a great day!! I am happy that I have what I have.
Today was honestly rough. Lots of tears shedded. I was super overwhelmed and just felt that I couldn’t take care of myself. Honestly, I am soooo grateful that Joey posted (on his main channel today) (he turned into a drag queen and preformed) it was pretty epic. Throughout the whole entire video I had a GIANT smile on my face. That was the only time I smiled today. I did have counseling today. I go to counseling because I have Misophonia, Misokinesia, and OCD. All three of those are what cause me to be “depressed”. I really am trying to change my perspective on life and make my life seem better (even if it isn’t on the outside). I really want to change my feelings and not always feel like I am sad, etc. I love seeing you with a smile on your face, it makes me happy. I want you to know that if you need someone to talk to or are feeling sad, etc that I am here. I would do anything for you cause you did (and still do) soo much for me. Even if you didn’t even know. I want to thank @joeygraceffa for what you do and the huge impact you have on people lives (especially for me). LOVE YOU!
If you would like to check out what misophonia and misokinesia are ::::
http://www.misophonia.com/misokinesia-describes-having-visual-misophonia-triggers/
i think it means: people who miss phone calls...or maybe it’s people who dial the wrong number—that is, they miss-phone ya.
Support Autistic people with misophonia
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I recently got noise cancelling headphones because I have a lot of sensory issues and misophonia. I have been hesitant to use them because I don't want them to be a crutch but that's stupid. If you need to wear headphones to do the dishes because the sound of silverware clanking together makes you feel like dying then do it. If you need that aid then use it.
Same, but with people who don't blow their nose and just sit there, breathing through their snotty nose making the worst sound ever.
Urgh, why don't more people swallow their spit when their mouths get too wet? I find those tutting noises that they unintentionally make when they talk and open their mouths really irritating >-<
Fun fact! There's this thing called misokinesia that's similar to misophonia but is triggered by other people's movements, often repetitive movements like fidgeting or stimming.
I had this as a kid really bad, I was always having meltdowns cause no one would understand just how distressing it was for me so it's really nice to find out that it's an actual thing :3
Wishing that everyone who deals with misokinesia isn't forced to stay in a space with triggering movements 🥰🥰🥰
Dear Woman Outside My Motel Room With Yelling At Her Kid That Has Screaming Children:
Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop Stop
PLEASE.
I am going to be sick or cry or set someone on fire if I have to keep hearing ts.
Dawg I genuinely barely woke up, and my uncle was breathing so loud and making so much noise I actually almost started crying. My misophonia hasn't bothered me like in so long, but he was breathing so loud I actually just couldn't take it. How can people breathe so loud and not be bothered. It was so bad. I tried covering my ears but my piercing started hurting, and I can't plug my ears because of my nails. He was just. Breathing. So loud. I had to put on my noise cancelling earbuds and start blaring music to escape the literal torture. I tried to get a grip on myself before that but I was just gripping my wrist really hard and painfully, which didn't help anything (unsurprisingly), so here we are. I wouldn't wish misophonia on anyone, except these loud ass people. Like what do you mean I want to hurt myself aggressively because he's breathing loudly. What do you mean that's what's so upsetting
Why is math so hard? Like, I get that I have dyscalculia or whatever it is, but like, wtf why’s math gotta be a bitch??
I don't think people without sensory sensitivities understand that what I'm asking of them is no more than I ask of myself.
I practice ways to avoid setting off both my own sensitivities and the sensitivities of others. I've taught myself to chew and swallow as quietly as possible, to scoop ice cream and stir tea without clinking the metal spoon against the side of the ceramic cup, to not smack my lips, to never clear my throat unless there is no other option and then to only do it once or twice. I repress my stim of touching my nose and upper lip when in the presence of one of my siblings because for some reason it bothers them (they don't have sensory sensitivities so I'm not sure why they dislike it, but I'll respect their preference).
I don't choose to have these. I would get rid of them if I could, but no amount of exposure and trying to stay calm has vanquished them. My sensitivities come and go as they please, and some have been with me for as long as I remember.
Yet somehow when I ask others to not set off my sensitivities, I'm told that I am overly sensitive, lazy, and just trying to annoy them.
I don’t usually talk about my personal life here, but I really need to vent.
I have misophonia and it’s ruined my life. I have left jobs, schools, limited contacted with family members, considered suicide, self-harm, etc. due to certain triggers, the main one being throat clearing. It might sound ridiculous to someone who doesn’t understand what misophonia is, but I want you to try a little experiment: count how many times your co-workers clear their throats in a single work day. If you work in an office, it’s a lot. In one of my jobs, it’s constant.
One of the worst parts of it is the feeling of helplessness and complete and utter rage that comes with each trigger. I’m a 10 out of 10. I feel physical and mental pain when I hear my triggers. It’s like having someone stabbing my brain and my ears over and over again, sometimes all day long.
There is no cure.
I’ve tried to get certain family members to care and understand, but many still insist on making the triggering sounds whenever I’m around over and over and over agin. If I can’t even get my own family to listen and understand, how can I possibly explain this situation to co-workers?
At this point, I’m seriously considering giving up one of my dream jobs because of my misophonia. I know quitting is a dumb decision during these uncertain times, but I physically and mentally need to get away from people.
Are there any jobs out there (besides I.T.) that involve rarely interacting with people? I’ve tried doing online jobs, but people are so demanding and rarely pay you any money, plus there are tons of scams out there.
I’m at the end of my rope here. All this pressure and pain has been building for years. I think I’d be better off living as a hermit, but even hermits have bills to pay.
I just love how I can barely even consume misophonia content (articles or just posts on here) without constantly worrying about seeing specific triggers mentioned and consequently developing said triggers. So fun 🤩 love how quirky my brain is!
Or when media created by non-sufferers will have the audacity to play a clip of [trigger] and then be like “did that bother you?? 🤨 congrats, suffer.”
Dear fellow misophonia sufferers...
⚠️⚠️TW:DRUGS/ALCOHOL⚠️⚠️
Do any of you notice a significant difference in your trigger tolerance depending on the..substances...you’ve taken? Personally, I can handle a lot more when I’ve had a good few drinks but I’m much more sensitive after smoking
Misophonia or not?
It’s always been an odd feeling when I hear a sound and I’m just like, “that sounds gross,” but it’s an entirely different experience from a misophonic trigger reaction…and being afraid that it’ll eventually morph into a trigger sound :|
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I thought this was funnier in my head lmao