Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs MisophoniaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewMisophonia may cause a reaction to sounds such as dripping water, chewing, snapping gum, or repetitive noises, such as pencil tapping. SymptomsPeople with misophonia can become irritated, enraged, or even panicked when they hear their trigger sounds. TreatmentsTreatment might involve therapy, antidepressants , or lifestyle recommendations, such as using sound protection or creating "noise-free" zones within living spaces. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use