Misophonia: More Than an Annoyance

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Everyone is bothered by certain sounds – chewing noises, dogs barking, babies crying, leaf blowers, but 20% of the population could have a very different, more visceral reaction - anger and panic! These intense reactions are attributed to a real condition called misophonia and it ... Show More

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Jen talks to Dr. Zachary Rosenthal, clinical psychologist and Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University. He is Director of the Center for Misophonia and Emo ... Show More

Some sounds cause some people huge distress. Learn about 'misophonia' here. 

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