The Soundtrack of Misery: Chomping Away at My Sanity

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All sounds are good for the soul and the heart, provided they are listened to in the right spirit.- Pythagoras

Have you ever sat by someone’s who’s eating and you get so irritated you want to punch them in the face? It happens to me most often and I really don’t understand why. The best way I am able to control myself is to be away from people who are eating.

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I’d like to believe I’m suffering from misophonia because tell me why some sounds triggers me instantly. Don’t get me wrong. I love music so much and I can’t even go a day without playing one or two songs but just let someone even breathe so close to my ear and all hell will break lose.

I read a few days ago about how misophonia is being considered as a mental disorder. Hell, if this counts as a mental disorder then count me in but the good thing is, I’m black so we mostly don’t pay much attention to such stuff.😂 I can mention a billion and one sounds that irritate me to the point of death but the one that tops the list is sounds made from people chewing.

Growing up, I would always fight with my siblings anytime they’re eating. No matter how silently they eat, I am still able to hear them chew like they’re in my head. When I complain, all they would say is I should cover my ears if I think they’re loud. Once, I got so irritated I hit my sister on the mouth and she got hurt. I really felt bad later on but it actually wasn’t intentional, it just happened.

Fast forward to the university, I used to always complain about how my roommate was loud when eating and we sometimes would even quarrel about it.😂 I know it’s actually not a big deal to most people because they don’t really care about all these sounds but for me, it affects me in ways you can’t imagine. Sometimes it’s rude to confront people about such stuff so I just keep mute and find ways to distract myself.

Anytime I see someone eating and chomping on the food, I’m like what’s wrong with this person and disappear as fast I can before someone’s mouth gets burst.😂 I know it might sound funny or unusual to you but that’s my reality. In order not to have problems with me, just stay far away from me when eating and we’d be good to go. This is the story of my life.
Does anyone else experience this or I’m alone in this?


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Herh! We are on the same page
Like just close your mouth
Is it even too hard
Sometimes I feel like my heart is coming out because I’ll be so angry

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😂😂 someone who finally gets me. When you talk you’ll now be the bad person.

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I’ll use some koko bowl to just hit someone’s head one day

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You are a real African mother, because this Is one of the bad habits they discipline their children for, making sounds while eating, Some sounds are also irritating to me, while some make me want to have a bite too, with family especially, last time a chewing sound felt so good and I asked my dad to give me some,lo and behold, it was kolanut🤣🤣

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Chewing loudly is such a very bad habit most people don’t pay attention to. I just can’t help it.

😂😂 kolanut for you. That’s what wanting to eat everything does to you.

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Once, I got so irritated I hit my sister on the mouth and she got hurt...

Chai. Agbero. I've always known that your bad character didn't start from now. Be hitting people like if someone just blows breeze on you, you won't fly away.

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😂 my bad attitude has been with me since day one. You can try me and see.😂

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As in we are in this together. I hate it with passion when people chew loudly. Some people will even be talking while munching chaiiii this is irritating. It's a very bad habit

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😂😂seriously. Can’t they just eat and talk after they’re done eating?

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that shum-shum sound when eating can be so annoying indeed... i feel your pains man

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😂😂at least someone feels my pain.
Thanks for passing by.❤️

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lol, eating loudly can be annoying, but hitting someone for doing it is something else 🤣. Oh well, its good to know these things.

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You're not alone in this. When someone chews loudly around me, I just wish I could squeeze their mouth shut😂. It's annoying.

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😂😂go and squeeze someone’s mouth and let the beat you. I’ll be here waiting.😂

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Haha
I have experience this too
Very annoying.
Thanks for sharing @nhaji01

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Haha, sorry you have to endure all this.
Thanks for passing by.❤️

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I don’t think I really have a specific thing I can’t stand. It just depends on my mood. And I’m just realizing I haven’t really been around people that chew loudly. Probably why I haven’t noticed it’s annoying

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Just pray it stays that way because when you meet them, you’ll understand what I’m talking about.😂

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