Living with Misophonia | Schizophrenia

Hi Everyone! My name is Stephen. I’ve had schizophrenia since age 12. Even ten years later, schizophrenia has caused me to be hypersensitive to everyday noises. This condition, called misophonia, causes me to become anxious when I hear certain noises. In this video, we demonstrate how noise affects me and how it has impacted my life and my family’s life. My dad demonstrates eating some chips and using a knife to cut some food on a plate, which is very painful to me. Living with Schizophrenia and Misophonia: Navigating a World of Noise Welcome to another episode of Surviving Schizophrenia, where we explore the world of mental health and share stories of resilience, recovery, and hope. In today’s video, we’re diving into the lesser-known condition called misophonia, which accompanies my schizophrenia diagnosis. Misophonia is characterized by an extreme sensitivity to certain sounds, leading to anxiety and distress. We’ll discuss my experience with misophonia, demonstrate ho