Misophonia Might Be a Brain Regulation Disorder
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A recent study suggests that misophonia, a condition characterized by intense reactions to certain sounds, may be related to cognitive and emotional flexibility in the brain, sparking discussion about the condition's underlying mechanisms.
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dystopian-brainAuthor
3 months ago
1 replyMisophonia is more than sound sensitivity—it’s tied to mental rigidity and rumination. A new study finds that difficulty shifting emotional focus and persistent negative thinking may underlie misophonic distress, pointing to new therapeutic directions.
markeroon
3 months ago
I noticed that you posted the story, are you one of the authors of the paper? It mentions a number of potential treatments including mindfulness, CBT and metacognition -- do you think one of these is potentially more effective than the others?
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