Tinnitus and misophonia?

Tinnitus sufferers, do you also have misophonia?

I have both - I manage tinnitus with audio books and the Bose ear buds that generate generic sounds (but if I focus, I can hear my ringing above the pleasant, generated sounds but the alternate sounds help me focus away from the tinnitus.

My spouse believes I have misophonia because some sounds are unpleasant yet I have rarely left the room to avoid (especially high-frequency) sounds.

[ShakeelaBTA]

Hello and welcome to the British Tinnitus Association forum. Do feel free to ask any questions, I hope that you find this a helpful and supportive place to help you manage your tinnitus.

We have some resources that you might like to check out in addition to our home here:

tinnitus.org.uk (information and support details)

There is information about Hyperacusis where everyday sounds seem intrusive or very loud tinnitus.org.uk/hyperacusis

and Misophonia, where people have a strong emotional reaction to sounds tinnitus.org.uk/misophonia

takeontinnitus.co.uk (free tinnitus management programme)

Helpline 0800 018 0527 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) (outside the UK you can call [phone])

Kind regards

[Kurgle]

I have sound sensitivity, whether that is the same as misophonia I couldn't say for sure. I can't tolarate sound that are loud and shrill such sirens, or everyday sounds when i'm trying to consentrate. It is and was so bad that when I relocated I went from sleeping 9 hours a night to 5 or less. I just could never get used to the sounds.