@DanielKofahl Willkommen in der Welt der #Misophonie. Ich bin vollkommen arbeitsunfähig, wenn in meinem Abteil jemand einen Apfel isst. Hat irgendwas mit Synapsen zu tun. https://t.co/nF83Iz7k1N
The Brain Basis for Misophonia.
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The overall discussions reflect curiosity about the brain basis of misophonia, with posts emphasizing sharing and referencing academic articles like Kumar et al.'s 2017 publication, which indicates moderate engagement. However, some skepticism about the sufficiency of current imaging techniques suggests a cautious attitude toward the research's definitive impact.
The discussions show a mix of opinions, with some skepticism about the conclusiveness of the research, as seen in comments questioning the sufficiency of imaging data.
Most posts express curiosity and a desire to learn more about misophonia, indicated by mentions of sharing and discussing the article.
Participants are engaging by referencing specific research articles, sharing links, and comparing misophonia to other neurodevelopmental conditions, demonstrating moderate involvement.
The discussions have limited perceived real-world impact at this stage, mainly focused on awareness and curiosity rather than immediate applications or widespread change.
Abstract in brief
- Misophonia is a disorder where certain everyday sounds like eating or breathing trigger strong negative emotions such as anger and anxiety.
- Brain scans reveal that people with misophonia show exaggerated activity in the anterior insular cortex (AIC), which is involved in emotion and body awareness, when they hear trigger sounds.
- These individuals also have abnormal brain connectivity and body responses, like increased heart rate and skin response, suggesting that misophonia involves heightened salience or importance attributed to these sounds through brain mechanisms linked to emotion regulation.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyAvailable in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH
Check out this article: The Brain Basis for Misophonia – Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar - https://t.co/taXN6FlkyX
@Saraheboon I believe Kumar (?) (2017) did a paper on the brain basis for misophonia and I think there is some difference...but if the autistic brain were a tree, I reckon misophonia is just a branch they've found.
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH
@sometherapist https://t.co/uHTpm3VFJi
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Understanding Misophonia and ASMR: Neural Mechanisms and Reactions
This video explores misophonia, a disorder where certain sounds evoke strong emotional responses, and compares it with ASMR, which produces calming sensations. It discusses neurological differences and reactions through…
Understanding Misophonia and Its Neural Mechanisms
Misophonia is a disorder where certain sounds trigger strong negative emotions. Brain scans show increased activity in the anterior insular cortex and abnormal connectivity, highlighting the neural basis of emotional…
Understanding the Neural Basis of Misophonia and Its Impact
Misophonia is a disorder where certain sounds trigger strong negative emotions. Brain scans show exaggerated activity in the anterior insular cortex, involved in emotion and body awareness, indicating heightened…
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word.
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH
What is the brain basis for #misophonia? Dr. Phillip Gander, MRF funded investigator, discusses his research about the #brain and misophonia for #BrainAwarenessWeek (BAW)! To read Dr. Gander's work: https://t.co/XrUQ1b4QJe To learn more about #BAW: https://t.co/f1AR5Y3grZ https://t.co/8p1rixOPkx
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/04XWUQKk4X
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/04XWUQKk4X
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/04XWUQKk4X
The Brain Basis for Misophonia: Current Biology https://t.co/MnSBgRcpmy
@sometherapist https://t.co/uHTpm3VFJi
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH
The Brain Basis for Misophonia: Current Biology https://t.co/wwAmTZDLKK
“the brain images are insufficient to establish the ‘brain basis for misophonia’ due to both technical and logical limitations of imaging data” -> https://t.co/4Ij4KNkWOI #brainhealth #humanity #mentalhealth #bodybrain https://t.co/BjwB5Ljnjm
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH
Available in full for the first time, this presentation by Dr. Kumar focuses on the #brain basis for #misophonia - watch now! Don't forget to share and spread the word. https://t.co/XgdVp8MiWH
@WiringTheBrain Along those lines, I think misophonia is greatly understudied give how tractable its study by imaging and genetics (& thus animal models) seems Kumar et al. The Brain Basis for Misophonia. Curr Biol. 2017 Feb 20;27(4):527-533. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.12.048.
@Saraheboon I believe Kumar (?) (2017) did a paper on the brain basis for misophonia and I think there is some difference...but if the autistic brain were a tree, I reckon misophonia is just a branch they've found.
The Brain Basis for Misophonia https://t.co/fTCZRmuadb
The Brain Basis for Misophonia https://t.co/dVhMGvBJYB
RT @Granny_Petition: Check out this article: The Brain Basis for Misophonia – Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar - https://t.co/taXN6FlkyX
Check out this article: The Brain Basis for Misophonia – Dr. Sukhbinder Kumar - https://t.co/taXN6FlkyX
@DanielKofahl Willkommen in der Welt der #Misophonie. Ich bin vollkommen arbeitsunfähig, wenn in meinem Abteil jemand einen Apfel isst. Hat irgendwas mit Synapsen zu tun. https://t.co/nF83Iz7k1N