Cubes
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Hey guys, it's Cubes!
This is actually the first thread I've made in quite a while, and I figured I'd take the time to address a more personal problem. Misophonia. Essentially, this has been a problem for me for as long as I can remember, and has become more prominent over the last two years or so. If you want more information, I'm pretty much going to be reading off of this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misophonia
What is Misophonia:
Misophonia by definition is the "Hatred of Sound." More scientifically, the brain receives enraged, angered, disgusted, annoyed, and other "flight" senses from certain audible (Hearing), visual (Seeing), olfactory (Smelling) triggers. These being things such as:
How this affects me:
My main issue is with audible triggers, which is mainly why I listed the triggers that I have above. Specifically the first two on the list. In my personal case, I've always experienced those feelings whenever I hear chewing, slurping, crunching, etc. It's also very minor on the visual side for me. Namely, when people chew with their mouths open.
I just don't know how to describe what I feel when presented with those triggers. I guess the best way would be to say that it hurts. It just hurts. Headaches mainly.
(Insert funny story time)
I always sit next to my teacher' desks in school because I find it easier to ask them questions that way. This last semester, I had an English teacher who had come from my local middle school, over to the high school, where I attend currently, to teach. I had her for a class about four years ago, and there is one quality about her that I specifically did not remember. She chews gum. Loudly. With her mouth open. While teaching. Sadly, I didn't realize this until seat assignments were already set for the semester. This was specifically annoying since I would need to ask her questions rather often. Even when I didn't, I could still hear her from where I sat. Happy ending time! I have a new English course this semester, and a different teacher.
Why I am telling you all this:
I just felt like you all deserved to know.
Mainly because I've gotten significantly better at coping with this over the last few years. Coping is pretty much the only way to overcome it, as there's no medical solution.
But if I ever happen to lash out at someone on team speak, I am sincerely sorry. Not saying that it will happen, but just in case.
Just something final to add:
Please do not change who you are for me. I just wanted to let you know, is all. You're all beautiful people 3>
This is actually the first thread I've made in quite a while, and I figured I'd take the time to address a more personal problem. Misophonia. Essentially, this has been a problem for me for as long as I can remember, and has become more prominent over the last two years or so. If you want more information, I'm pretty much going to be reading off of this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misophonia
What is Misophonia:
Misophonia by definition is the "Hatred of Sound." More scientifically, the brain receives enraged, angered, disgusted, annoyed, and other "flight" senses from certain audible (Hearing), visual (Seeing), olfactory (Smelling) triggers. These being things such as:
- Chewing
- Slurping
- Breathing Heavily
- Sniffing
How this affects me:
My main issue is with audible triggers, which is mainly why I listed the triggers that I have above. Specifically the first two on the list. In my personal case, I've always experienced those feelings whenever I hear chewing, slurping, crunching, etc. It's also very minor on the visual side for me. Namely, when people chew with their mouths open.
I just don't know how to describe what I feel when presented with those triggers. I guess the best way would be to say that it hurts. It just hurts. Headaches mainly.
(Insert funny story time)
I always sit next to my teacher' desks in school because I find it easier to ask them questions that way. This last semester, I had an English teacher who had come from my local middle school, over to the high school, where I attend currently, to teach. I had her for a class about four years ago, and there is one quality about her that I specifically did not remember. She chews gum. Loudly. With her mouth open. While teaching. Sadly, I didn't realize this until seat assignments were already set for the semester. This was specifically annoying since I would need to ask her questions rather often. Even when I didn't, I could still hear her from where I sat. Happy ending time! I have a new English course this semester, and a different teacher.
Why I am telling you all this:
I just felt like you all deserved to know.
Mainly because I've gotten significantly better at coping with this over the last few years. Coping is pretty much the only way to overcome it, as there's no medical solution.
But if I ever happen to lash out at someone on team speak, I am sincerely sorry. Not saying that it will happen, but just in case.
Just something final to add:
Please do not change who you are for me. I just wanted to let you know, is all. You're all beautiful people 3>
