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Apr 2024
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Today we speak with a woman who has a severe case of misophonia. Misophonia is self-diagnosed chronic condition in which a person experiences autonomic arousal to certain innocuous or repetitive sounds. This can include chewing, clicking, and more. Our guests talks about how severely it affects her daily life. Many people may experience misophonia but not re ... Show More
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