"Misophonia most often, but not exclusively, manifests in childhood. This was true for Thomas. He also veered from the norm. His first trigger was not sound, but sight: my leg jiggling during middle-school orientation."
"People with misophonia tend to be triggered by sounds and sights coming from other bodies. Triggers for children emerge among the bodies populating their small worlds-family members, teachers, classmates, etc."
"His triggers also cast a wide net that seemed more idiosyncratic than systematic-jiggling legs, flipping hair, wind chimes, sighs, chewing, keyboard clicks, and scraping pencils."
Misophonia, often diagnosed in childhood, can manifest through both auditory and visual triggers. Thomas, diagnosed shortly after his 16th birthday, experienced intense suffering due to his condition. His triggers included not only common sounds but also visual stimuli, such as his mother's leg jiggling. Despite being categorized primarily as a sound sensitivity disorder, visual triggers like misokinesia are prevalent yet under-researched. Thomas's experiences highlight the complexity of misophonia, as he faced a range of triggers from family members and everyday situations, leading to significant distress.
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