Misophonia is one of those conditions people often dismiss as “being sensitive,” yet it can have a profound effect on daily life and overall mental wellness. Defined by strong emotional reactions to ...

Stimming, also known as self-stimulating behavior, refers to a wide range of repetitive sounds, movements, and behaviors. People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, use these actions to ...

Certain repetitive noises make me so anxious that I have to get away from the source. Other times, that same noise doesn't bother me at all. The anxiety is almost like a panic attack. I can recall a ...

Tension: Many people feel ashamed or frustrated by their strong reaction to everyday sounds like chewing—yet it may reveal deeper psychological traits. Noise: Popular culture dismisses sound ...

You know that feeling when a sound just gets under your skin and makes you shiver from head to toe? That's your nervous system reacting to certain noises it doesn't like. While some sounds might be ...