Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Misophonia isn’t only about chewing. (Photo: Getty Images) My boyfriend reaches for the cheese, and I look on with dread.

Previous studies investigating misophonia have shown connections between the auditory cortex and orofacial motor control areas in the brain in people with sound aversion. In a new study, scientists ...

I’m a fairly calm person, but one thing that launches me into a fit of rage is the sound of my husband chewing. I can’t say whether his chewing differs in a demonstrable way from other people’s ...

Misophonia is a sound sensitivity disorder that causes extreme reactions to specific everyday noises and makes people feel strongly about them. These noises are generally ordinary and not offensive to ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Person doing bubble with chewing gum on bright background Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. If you’re bothered by the sounds of other people chewing, your pet peeve ...

Tension: Many people feel ashamed or frustrated by their strong reaction to everyday sounds like chewing—yet it may reveal deeper psychological traits. Noise: Popular culture dismisses sound ...

Dear Meghan: My 6-year-old daughter can’t tolerate the sound of her 4-year-old sister’s chewing. The moment she hears her sister eating, my older one immediately gets upset. But here’s the thing — she ...

People who are annoyed by the sound of chewing are less likely to be vexed if they think it is made by an animal or other non-human source, rather than a person. “I think most people can relate to ...

I'm a fairly calm person, but one thing that launches me into a fit of rage is the sound of my husband chewing. I can't say whether his chewing differs in a demonstrable way from other people's ...

I’m a fairly calm person, but one thing that launches me into a fit of rage is the sound of my husband chewing. I can’t say whether his chewing differs in a demonstrable way from other people’s ...