What Is Misophonia?

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy

Individuals with misophonia are often encouraged to try tinnitus retraining therapy. This treatment helps patients learn to tolerate sound triggers more easily. As part of the therapy, individuals wear devices behind their ears. These devices generate white noise that masks other sounds and distracts the patient from their sound triggers. Patients are taught about the auditory system and how it functions, and they learn about what may be causing their symptoms. Over several follow-up appointments, they gradually learn to change their perception of triggering sounds so they no longer feel annoyed or angered by the offending noise. Tinnitus retraining therapy includes deep relaxation exercises and stress management techniques, and patients may also receive cognitive behavioral therapy or other types of psychotherapy as they cope with their condition. Tinnitus retraining therapy helps the patient find healthy ways to manage their symptoms, and some individuals receive this training for years.

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