For our second installment of the Misophonia Research News, we showcase articles found in the special issue of Hearing Research on #misophonia and #hyperacusis.
We share what these studies found and why they matter for #clinicians, #researchers, and the misophonia community.
The next #Hyperacusis & Sound Disorders Meeting is about one of hyperacusis's comorbid conditions: light sensitivity, AKA #photophobia.
THURS, MARCH 19
Pacific 5:30p
Mountain 6:30
Central 7:30
Eastern 8:30
Zoom Link
us06web.zoom.us/j/8379586386...
Meeting ID 837 9586 3868
Passcode 546881
naar binnen want brandalarm toetert bij de zorginstelling #Hyperacusis
Heerlijk buiten! en ik ben een migrant op @eurosky.social
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Recently at the #Hyperacusis and Sound Disorders Group Meeting, Dr. Silverstein did a presentation about the round and oval window reinforcement for the treatment of hyperacusis. It is on YouTube now on Hyperacusis Research's channel. Closed captioning is available.
youtu.be/aEn04xSLdOE?...
Sixteen-year-old Ethan, who struggles with pain and loudness #hyperacusis, has lost his ability to play and listen to music and is mostly homebound. Read his story here.
#Tinnitus #disability #disabilityawareness
hyperacusiscentral.org/ethans-story...
Do you live in #NorthernIreland? Your story matters!
We need your experience with tinnitus or sound sensitivity to understand what support is/isn’t available through your GP
Confidential. Voluntary. ~25 mins.
QR code to take part or✉️ nicola.wray@nottingham.ac.uk
#tinnitus #hyperacusis
🔉 Do everyday sounds feel too loud or painful?
We’re looking for UK adults with hyperacusis (sound sensitivity) to share their experience of talking to a GP.
Your answers can help improve understanding and support.
👉 Scan the QR code to take part.
#hyperacusis #volunteersneeded
Check out the new French association #Hyperacusis Solidarity, which is raising awareness and nearing powerful changes.
hyperacusiscentral.org/hyperacousie...
Click on the link to learn about HCRN. They're looking for participants with hyperacusis who have improved to aid in their research.
#Hyperacusis
#Disability
#Disabilityawareness
hyperacusiscentral.org/the-hyperacu...
Given Scott's severity, this is probably the most remarkable success story relating to pain #hyperacusis, loudness hyperacusis, reactive #tinnitus, and light sensitivity thus far. Click on the link to find out how he got better.
hyperacusiscentral.org/scotts-succe...
"an investigation into headphones has found every single pair tested contained substances hazardous to human health, including chemicals that can cause cancer, neurodevelopmental problems and the feminisation of males.
Even products by market-leading brands such as Bose, Panasonic, Samsung and […]
The monthly #Hyperacusis and Sound Disorders Group Meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, Feb 19. ENT surgeon Dr. Silverstein will be featured, discussing the round and oval window reinforcement surgery for hyperacusis.
Join us @5:30p Pacific
us06web.zoom.us/j/8379586386...
🔉 Do everyday sounds feel too loud or painful?
We’re looking for UK adults with hyperacusis (sound sensitivity) to share their experience of talking to a GP.
Your answers can help improve understanding and support.
👉 Scan the QR code to take part.
#hyperacusis #volunteersneeded
#Hyperacusis Europe is looking for people to share their stories.
#tinnitus #disability #disabilityawareness
hyperacusiscentral.org/hyperacusis-...
Ik trollde zojuist een meisje dat haar telefoon als walky-talky gebruikte in de trein, door over haar schouder tegen haar gesprekspartner te zeggen dat hij harder moest praten omdat ik het niet verstond. Zo, die was écht boos! Dit moet ik vaker doen! #hyperacusis
Daniel shares a message for #Tinnitus Awareness Week on his YouTube channel "Hyperacusis Hope."
Check it out on our website.
#hyperacusis
hyperacusiscentral.org/hyperacusis-...
"The H Word" is part success story, part tragedy. You can read it on our website. This story will also be included in Siobhan Farrell’s upcoming "Hyperacusis Heroes" book.
#hyperacusis #tinnitus #disability #disabilities #disabilityawareness
hyperacusiscentral.org/the-h-word/
Hyperacusis can be hard to explain — especially in a short GP appointment.
We want to hear what your experience was like, and what support you were offered.
If you’re 18+ and in the UK, you can take part using the QR code or email me at nicola.wray@nottingham.ac.uk
#hyperacusis #volunteersneeded
Your story matters!
We’re gathering experiences from UK adults with tinnitus or sound sensitivity to understand what support is/isn’t available through their GP
Confidential. Voluntary. ~25 mins.
QR code to take part or✉️ nicola.wray@nottingham.ac.uk
#tinnitus #hyperacusis #livedexperience
Lovely feedback from a reader. Means a lot to me. As I've always said, if it helps at least one person then the effort was worth it.
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On our website, check out Daniel’s new video from his YouTube channel "Hyperacusis Hope." He talks about the time involved in recovering from setbacks, getting used to #hyperacusis, how it’s important to rest, etc.
hyperacusiscentral.org/hyperacusis-...
Sensitivity to sound and light can be coming from a neck misalignment | Fort Myers upper cervical
Book a free consultation at www.neckwise.com.
Neckwise locations in Fort Myers Sarasota, Tampa, Wesley Chapel and Salt Lake.
#Photophobia #Hyperacusis #fyp
New video on YouTube as a reminder to the able-bodied. Just because people with chronic conditions "look fine" doesn't mean we feel fine.
youtube.com/shorts/nACKZ...
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2025 sucked. I've shared some details, new coping tools, and lessons learned at my latest blog.
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Read "Ivanessa's Success Story" on our website. Three years ago, she developed several conditions—hearing loss, reactive #tinnitus, loudness #hyperacusis, and sound distortion (possibly #dysacusis)—but now she's doing much better.
hyperacusiscentral.org/ivanessas-su...
My cat purring is my favourite relaxing soundscape. Biscuit-making by tuxie Professor PJ Patches.
Find your preferred more portable soundscapes or coping tools:
mynoise.net
tinnitus.org.uk
ata.org
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A couple months ago, we shared a paper written by architect Onurcan Çakır that described the ideal conditions of a hyperacusis-safe home. Now, this NY Post article showcases the home this architect built.
nypost.com/2026/01/09/r...
#hyperacusis #HearingHealth #disability #disabilityawareness
Just as water can seep through any gap, so can sound. “When there’s a small gap, most of the extensive insulation you’ve done goes to waste,” Cakir said. nypost.com/2026/01/09/r... #hyperacusis @nypost.com #keeplistening
Are you fed up with noise pollution? Join me in 2026 for a year of quiet activism.
More details coming soon!
janlmayes.ca/education/
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Let's hope that 2026 brings amazing breakthroughs in research and treatments for #hyperacusis, #tinnitus, and other #hearing conditions. It's exciting to know the work is underway, even if the progress is slow. These are hard conditions to crack, but our hope is that the tide will turn soon.
