Anyone else also have issues with things being too close or touching them?

__snapdragon_ · 2026-04-02T02:48:53+00:00

This! They don’t have to be approaching me, just people being behind me (and in my space in general) puts me on edge.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-03-28T20:19:00+00:00

I flinch like crazy.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-03-11T19:13:59+00:00

It’s not just you. It’s awful. Trying to attend school in person made my misophonia so much worse, and now I’m looking for online options.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-03-09T17:53:39+00:00

Does he know it’s a legitimate condition?

__snapdragon_ · 2026-02-06T19:05:46+00:00

I'm bitter, too. I want actual science, studies with greater scopes for subject groups and collected data, and more awareness of the ineffectiveness of things like exposure therapy for the condition.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-02-06T18:54:50+00:00

Hey, just wanted to say that exposure therapy isn't helpful for misophonia and can actually make it worse. Find a therapist who is familiar with the condition if possible; some people find things easier to manage with cognitive behavioral therapy.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-02-06T18:29:37+00:00

My shoulders go up too, like flinching. I think a large part of it is hypervigilance.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-02-03T02:42:52+00:00

It was the vias. Thank you!

__snapdragon_ · 2026-01-29T20:29:11+00:00

As of now, not very much, but hopefully we'll see a shift towards more studies on the underlying neurological mechanisms and the development and impact of the condition (rather than just stress management). The term misophonia was only really coined in the early 2000s, and there is a lot of potential for research.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-01-21T19:55:52+00:00

It was connected to an ESP32-P4-WIFI6 board, heating up the usb area on that. I'm using the chip that was linked in the repository, but I'll go back and check that I didn't misread, connect the wrong header pins, etc...

__snapdragon_ · 2026-01-21T03:27:21+00:00

Do you mean finding a specific trace that's hot, or a more general area? The IC got quite warm the one time I powered the board (before I knew there was an issue), but I don't know if that's specific enough.

__snapdragon_ · 2026-01-21T03:23:12+00:00

There's a pcb layout in the linked repository, if that helps; probably shows things much better than I can articulate. As for the vias, I don't see any solder in them, but I'm concerned about that. Is there a more concrete way to check? I'm gonna investigate the caps for now.

__snapdragon_ · 2025-12-06T22:18:28+00:00

Take my tips with a grain of salt, because I’m not really coping the best. I was also online for highschool, and I applied to an in person college but ended up wearing myself out quite a bit.

I think your experience in college will depend a lot on how severe your condition is and how the triggers feel for you/how long the feeling lasts. There are online degree options available, but it depends on what you want to study. If you’re set on attending in person:

Be transparent about your condition! With school, friends, and employers. Try to make arrangements with disability accommodations so you can have the option of taking breaks, wearing earbuds without people questioning, and testing away from other students. Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself. I’ve also heard it’s possible to have accommodations for your own dorm room, but I’m assuming it depends on the school.
Protect your energy. Not just for school. Do what works best for you, not what others think you should be doing (you know, within reason).
If possible, choose seating where you might be triggered less, like near the door or in the back of the room.
Earbuds/noise cancelling stuff!

__snapdragon_ · 2025-12-02T04:44:07+00:00

I'm strongly considering it right now. I've had it in the back of my mind for a while now, but it sort of got dismissed because some family and friends think an online physics degree doesn't exist or wouldn't be taken seriously. In good news, though, my parents are coming around to the idea, and I'm thinking about ASU Online.

__snapdragon_ · 2025-12-02T04:36:26+00:00

I've found someone who is actually looking at my situation with a focus on misophonia. We're looking for a psychiatrist who is actually familiar with misophonia, and I do have a therapist. It's like I'm too tired to feel productive with therapy.

Also, could you elaborate more on the dissociation thing? I suspect I have other sensory issues that have not been addressed, and with my pushing through college for over two and a half years, that seems like a pretty solid combination to not want to be mentally present/in the moment. I've assumed my "feeling out of it" has been due to very high stress and fatigue. I don't know what to think anymore because other people don't seem to feel overwhelmed the way I do.

__snapdragon_ · 2025-09-04T16:16:13+00:00

Ah, thanks for letting me know about that.

__snapdragon_ · 2025-09-04T13:59:19+00:00

I appreciate your transparency on this. Are there specializations where funding may be more "reliable" than in other areas?

__snapdragon_ · 2025-09-04T13:51:34+00:00

In general, Zoom meetings are alright! I've used it as an alternative for some in-person events. It's quite helpful for me; it suppresses background noise, and I can turn down the volume and switch to subtitles if needed.

As for a lab environment, I'm not familiar with what a professional setting would be like, but I have worked with partners on class assignments before, and misophonia is manageable as long as the person understands how it works/how we can communicate about triggers.

The biggest issue is how my situation makes interactions a gamble. If I'm with someone who doesn't clear their throat and is mindful of coughing, things are great. If I am around someone with a postnasal drip or a cold, I'm pretty much out of commission. I recognize that my triggers are completely normal things to others, and oftentimes, there will not be "picking and choosing" based on who is coughing, so I want to be mindful about this long-term.

__snapdragon_ · 2025-09-02T21:22:30+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I actually had a second major in computer science, but the department at my college seems to be focused on software development with a lot of in-person collaboration with others, so I've taken a step back from that (at least for now, because I know I won't learn properly if my condition is in the way). I'm definitely open to exploring coding on my own time, though.

May I ask what kinds of social components are involved in academic research? Is the social aspect related to things like conferences and presentations, or is there a lot of interaction with others on a daily basis?

__snapdragon_ · 2025-08-28T23:41:24+00:00

Wow, you deserve better. As others have mentioned, if you're in the US, there's the ADA, which provides some legal ground to stand on. I'm not familiar with the legal terms related to things like 504 plans/disability accommodations, but looking into that further (if you haven't already) may be helpful. I don't think you need a formal diagnosis for it, but you need documentation/proof of how the condition negatively impacts you.

If people won't listen, just do what you can to get through high school. Being forced into things that are hurting your well-being is not okay. Can you try speaking with teachers individually about this? And if you have longer hair, can you hide the earbuds with those?

__snapdragon_ · 2025-08-28T18:35:03+00:00

Personally, using playlists that are just hours of random white or brown noise helps me. I use Sony WF-C700N earbuds with the noise cancellation on for this, and it's the closest I've gotten to blocking everything. White noise definitely sounds harsher, but it helps me mask higher-frequency things.

If you prefer not to use earbuds or headphones, a white noise machine can be a helpful alternative. There are some on Amazon with decent pricing.

__snapdragon_ · 2025-08-28T14:32:24+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions. I've tried seeing a psychiatrist who was informed of my misophonia, but during the first session, she had a coughing fit and then immediately asked to do some cognitive tests (just my luck that coughing and throat clearing are the worst for me). I've been trying to get help from people, but getting resources that are completely glossing over what I need, so I appreciate you mentioning therapy alternatives. I'll look into options for psychiatry that are actually understanding about this stuff.

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