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Misophonia from one person

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Carboncakess · 15/07/2024 19:13

Is it normal to experience misophonia when it’s sounds/actions from one person only?
For example I can cope with my child sniffing, coughing and sneezing, even a stranger, but when it’s my DH I get this sudden intense anger and feel overstimulated and want to cry.
The sound of his chewing makes me leave the room. He has severe hay fever and if I hear him sniff or sneeze I can’t even bare to be near him. He also has a stutter and if he’s having a bad day and struggles to speak clearly I have to hide my annoyance and avoid talking to him like a toddler. I know he can’t help it but I don’t want to make conversation with him.
I don’t know why it’s only him that triggers this. I love him and we’re happy, it’s not ‘the ick’ or anything negative towards him, but it makes me unreasonably angry no matter what.
I’ve lost my patience at times and told him to shut up or go away which makes me feel so guilty after.
Im a huge introvert and have anxiety, depression and ocd so maybe I’m taking it out on him unintentionally?
Can anyone relate or am I a bad person?

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BorryMum · 15/07/2024 19:20

I can relate from the other side. My partner has misophonia and seems to only direct it at me. Funnily enough I have allergies as well. I can only guess that it is the constant repetition from the same person that makes it worse? Also the fact that you trust them and can be yourself with them so are more honest about how annoying it is. Some days I literally feel like I annoy him by just breathing! The only advice I can give is to keep reminding yourself that they aren't doing it on purpose and maybe take a deep breath or walk away from the situation

Twynklebell · 15/07/2024 19:20

Absolutely - my mum used to drive me mad but similiar sounds from other people didn't bother me nearly as much.

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