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Crunch, munch, slurp? Arrrgh! Researchers are working on treatment for misophonia

In people with misophonia, certain sounds - like munching or stomping - induce strong anger, disgust and anxiety. Aggression is common in children, self-harm in teenagers. 'Misophonia cannot be completely eliminated, but it can be weakened through therapy,’ says psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Marta Siepsiak from the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Warsaw.

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