To explore the condition of misophonia, its definition, possible neurological correlates, its associated morbidity, its possible psychiatric relevance and potential treatment.
Method:
Provision of an illustrative case vignette and a review of the limited literature.
Results:
Misophonia is a symptom associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders and may be a syndrome in itself associated with significant distress and avoidance. Treatments are not well validated.
Conclusion:
Misophonia may be an under-recognised condition of psychiatric relevance.
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