Gardenarian
5-4-11, 6:10pm
I don't know if you all remember my post about my dd having extreme problems with her dad. particularly about certain sounds he made (breathing, lip smacking, chewing.)
Anyhow, it turns out that she has a problem that is diagnosed as 4S (Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome) or Misophonia. Apparently there are thousands of people with this problem, and they are all made crazy by the same things (primarily mouth sounds, usually starting with one person as the focus.)
I guess it falls into that weird category of disorders that are not clearly of psychological or physiological or even environmental in origin. There is no cure, and not even any good treatment. It most commonly occurs in girls as they reach the age of puberty, and in most cases does not go away. :(
I have joined a forum and yahoo group on this. So far it looks like the best treatment is just general good health guidelines: plenty of sleep, good food, meditation, lots of exercise, and vitamin supplementation (particularly Omega 3s and magnesium.) Well, I've been trying to do this as a parent all along (except the magnesium, which I am adding) but I will redouble my efforts.
My dd is relieved to have a diagnosis and to know that she is not alone in this. My usband is skeptical; he still thinks this is something we could handle with discipline (as many parents feel about ADD/HD.) I think there is a role for discipline; we can let her know what are acceptable responses to her feelings. But reading about other people who have this disorder is chilling, and I'm so sad that my dd has this cross to bear.
Here is alink to more info on this topic: http://www.tinnitus-audiology.com/softsound.html
Anyhow, it turns out that she has a problem that is diagnosed as 4S (Selective Sound Sensitivity Syndrome) or Misophonia. Apparently there are thousands of people with this problem, and they are all made crazy by the same things (primarily mouth sounds, usually starting with one person as the focus.)
I guess it falls into that weird category of disorders that are not clearly of psychological or physiological or even environmental in origin. There is no cure, and not even any good treatment. It most commonly occurs in girls as they reach the age of puberty, and in most cases does not go away. :(
I have joined a forum and yahoo group on this. So far it looks like the best treatment is just general good health guidelines: plenty of sleep, good food, meditation, lots of exercise, and vitamin supplementation (particularly Omega 3s and magnesium.) Well, I've been trying to do this as a parent all along (except the magnesium, which I am adding) but I will redouble my efforts.
My dd is relieved to have a diagnosis and to know that she is not alone in this. My usband is skeptical; he still thinks this is something we could handle with discipline (as many parents feel about ADD/HD.) I think there is a role for discipline; we can let her know what are acceptable responses to her feelings. But reading about other people who have this disorder is chilling, and I'm so sad that my dd has this cross to bear.
Here is alink to more info on this topic: http://www.tinnitus-audiology.com/softsound.html