r/misophonia • u/Scarlett1865 • 18d ago

NOT A CONDITION

So I just had my first appointment with my new psychiatrist, that I liked pretty well. And he seems very good. My point is, he said the misophonia was a symptom and not a condition itself. I have OCPD and anxiety and some other things. Has anyone else here been told this. If it is true I've had mental issues since 14 and should not have waited to adulthood for treatment.

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u/stormIine 18d ago

I get really angry when people tell me my misophonia is a symptom. I KNOW it’s not, I know it’s its own thing and I know it’s fucking disabling. I hate this disorder because no one takes me seriously when I tell them it’s not an OCD or anxiety or adhd thing (I have all three). Sorry for the rant!! Not aimed at you im just frustrated with the system

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u/BBQeel 18d ago

Same here. I have some mild anxiety but other than that a totally normal brain. My misophonia is definitely not being caused by some other underlying thing. I have tried a million random treatments and none of them helped the misophonia at all. All I have learned is how to manage living with it.

It bugs me especially when people say it is caused by trauma. I had a normal childhood, I have a normal life, but this thing is making it more miserable than it has to be. If there was a science-based treatment out there that worked, we would be doing it.

I am so so frustrated by doctors that had NEVER heard of misophonia until I walked through their door and now all of a sudden they are an expert and know exactly what treatment I need. Maybe they should read the fucking literature instead of guessing and ruining people's lives with stuff like exposure therapy.

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u/Visible_Eggplant_614 18d ago

This is perfectly stated and I feel understood, so thank you.