Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers lik...

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Not gonna lie, Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier.

Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me 3 days ago Save Elena Bailey Health reporter Save Lottie Doyle Over the years, Lottie says she has found ways to try to better manage her misophonia Lottie is looking forward to spending time with her family this Christmas, but says one of the only ways shell manage to get through it is earplugs - especially during Christmas dinner. For the 23-year-old Christmas can be a particularly difficult time as the sounds of other people, chewing, slurping and sniffling make her feel deadass uncomfortable. (it feels like chaos)

“I get this feeling of sudden panic, my whole body will just tense up and it feels like Im in danger, and I need to somehow control these noises.

The Details

” Lottie has suffered from misophonia since she was 16 and for her that makes the festive season “insanely overwhelming”. Misophonia is a reduced tolerance to certain sounds, particularly those made .

Its surprisingly common in the UK. In 2023, researchers from Kings College London and University of Oxford found almost one in five people suffer from it.

Why This Matters

Often its sounds associated with mouth, throat or facial movements that cause distress, as well as things like chewing, breathing, and repetitive finger tapping. Anxiety inducing Lottie says: “There are so many different triggering sounds at Christmas and that can be anxiety inducing and make you dread it. “My family are understanding, but Im conscious that I dont want to make other people feel uncomfortable.

This is the kind of health news that affects everyday decisions.

Key Takeaways

• Its like a fr big battle of sacrificing my own sanity to make sure everyone else is happy.
• ” So its easy to understand why the most iconic time of the year can quickly turn into a living nightmare for those with the condition.

The Bottom Line

Its like a fr big battle of sacrificing my own sanity to make sure everyone else is happy. ” So its easy to understand why the most iconic time of the year can quickly turn into a living nightmare for those with the condition.

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