Palumbo DB, Alsalman O, De Ridder D, Song JJ, Vanneste S. Misophonia and Potential Underlying Mechanisms: A Perspective.
Front Psychol 2018;
9:953. [PMID:
30008683 PMCID:
PMC6034066 DOI:
10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00953]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
There is a growing research interest in the diagnosis rate of misophonia, a condition characterized by a negative emotional/autonomic reaction to specific everyday sounds. Diagnosis of misophonia requires a thorough case history and audiological test procedures. Associative and non-associative learning models for understanding the underlying mechanisms of misophonia have been presented. Currently, there is no cure or pharmaceutical agent for misophonia; however, therapy programs addressing misophonia and its characteristics do exist. Investigation of comorbid conditions and other psychological therapy strategies might help to reveal more about the underlying mechanisms and potentially lead to a successful treatment method.
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