Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond MA, LCT-C

Misokinesia: Misophonia and Visual Triggers

Visual triggers, or misokinesia, in misophonia are understudied. Some people react to both visual and auditory stimuli, but the mechanisms and links between them are still unclear.

Visual triggers, or misokinesia, in misophonia are understudied. Some people react to both visual and auditory stimuli, but the mechanisms and links between them are still unclear.

Why Misophonia Belongs in Diagnostic Manuals

Misophonia is more than annoyance at sounds—it’s a life-altering condition. Discover why it deserves recognition in diagnostic manuals and how it impacts lives.

Misophonia is more than annoyance at sounds—it’s a life-altering condition. Discover why it deserves recognition in diagnostic manuals and how it impacts lives.

How to Explain Misophonia and Communicate Your Needs

Effective strategies for explaining misophonia, communicating needs, and fostering understanding across relationships create a supportive environment for those affected.

Effective strategies for explaining misophonia, communicating needs, and fostering understanding across relationships create a supportive environment for those affected.

Tips for Parents Accommodating Teens With Misophonia at Home

Parents of teens with misophonia should balance accommodations with life prep. Coping skills like mindfulness can help manage symptoms, while patience and support are key.

Parents of teens with misophonia should balance accommodations with life prep. Coping skills like mindfulness can help manage symptoms, while patience and support are key.

Misophonia: A Disorder That Exists Everywhere but on Paper

Misophonia is a lesser-known disorder where sounds cause an aversive reaction. Despite research showing misophonia as a distinct disorder, it is not yet in any diagnostic manual.

Misophonia is a lesser-known disorder where sounds cause an aversive reaction. Despite research showing misophonia as a distinct disorder, it is not yet in any diagnostic manual.

How to Cope with Misophonia at School

Coping with misophonia at school can be challenging, but accommodation and coping skills can help mitigate distress and help a child focus on their academics.

Coping with misophonia at school can be challenging, but accommodation and coping skills can help mitigate distress and help a child focus on their academics.