Sounds Like Misophonia: How to stop small noises from causing extreme reactions, by Dr Jane Gregory
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Video: Dr Jane Gregory introduces her new book, Sounds Like Misophonia: How to stop small noises from causing extreme reactions
This book contains everything I wish I’d known when I was a teenager, hiding a giant whirring walkman in the pocket of my school uniform so that I could block out the sounds of my classmates clicking through all the colours in their four-pens. It’s not just coping strategies (although there are plenty of those), it’s also full of ideas to help your brain make new associations with sounds, which brings down the intensity of your reactions. I cover some of the exciting research that’s happening in the world of misophonia, connect you with your inner miso child, help you deal with big emotions and embrace the meerkat within. Adeel Ahmad shares stories from our volunteers who worked through the book while it was being written. There are several out-of-date pop culture references, and you’ll be happy to hear that my editors and early readers very firmly encouraged me to remove the rest of them.
Advanced praise for Sounds Like Misophonia
"Dr. Gregory has provided the misosphere and the world with a milestone of a gift in this book. Combining the latest in fact-based information and field-tested tools for living with misophonia, this book is deeply validating, succinctly informative, and witty. Dr. Gregory will be your friendly and helpful companion in the maelstrom of living with this complex disorder." ― Cris Edwards, founder of misophonia charity SoQuiet
"A fascinating, friendly and funny book for everyone, even people like me who don't have Misophonia and didn't know it existed until devouring this work. I shall considerately spread the word!" ― Alex Horne, creator of Taskmaster
“A trailblazing first book of its kind. With feet planted firmly both in the emerging science of misophonia and the authors' own personal experiences, this is book that traverses complicated concepts and ideas with grace, compassion, and brilliant humor. This is a must read for laypeople with misophonia and their families, as well as for clinicians across disciplines.” ― M. Zachary Rosenthal, Ph.D. Director, Center for Misophonia & Emotion Regulation, Duke University
“This book is a rare combination of clarity, accuracy, humility and usefulness. It is highly accessible and is going to be useful for anyone suffering from Misophonia, their loved ones and professionals who want to support sufferers in overcoming the difficulties associated with this previously poorly understood problem. The book manages to strike an excellent balance between offering an understanding of how the problem works and converting that understanding into practical steps. If you want or need to know more about Misophonia or how to manage it, there is no better way than to read this delightful book, which manages to convey complicated ideas with enjoyable ease.” ― Professor Paul Salkovskis, University of Oxford and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
“An outstanding resource for clinicians and patients alike. Through personal stories, humour and science, described in a way that makes complete sense, the reader is navigated wonderfully through the reasons for misophonia and the ways to manage this super-guardedness for sounds.” ― Michelle G. Craske, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, UCLA
“Written in a very accessible, entertaining way, this terrific self-help book explains this challenging problem and details what to do about it. Lots of interesting real-life examples and practical strategies will guide you to figure out which techniques will work for you – and which won't. Optional passages about research are clear and understandable and you'll find the suggested exercises illuminating and helpful. I recommend this book highly!” ― Judith S. Beck, Ph.D., President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.