It can be hard sometimes, thank goodness for earplugs though!

Right, soft speaking stuff drives me crazy

I am the same way, I hate breathing sounds lol

I changed the process a little, but that was very helpful! Thank you!

I only eat with my family occasionally because I’m away at college lol. But thanks so much for understanding and offering suggestions!

For the most part I don’t eat with my family, as I am in college currently. But they make sure to nag me about using all my meal swipes/dining dollars lol. But I definitely learned that lying can get people to listen to me. Like telling my aunt I’m pre diabetic, since in a way I was telling the truth.

I completely agree with you! Making my family aware of this is my top priority. I can’t use your second or third suggestion because I have a very high metabolism and run 5-6 days a week lol. But I will definitely consider lying about eating beforehand! I’ve done it before and it helps a lot.

Your brother’s story seems very similar to mine. I get the same way, I want to eat normally, but sometimes I just can’t. My family and I do bond over board games and game shows which does help.

I’ve looked into that actually, I do have a pair of headphones that block about 30 decibels, they’re super helpful. I am always on the quest for new headphones though lol

I have, I used to wear them all the time when my Misophonia was at its worst, but I’ve got to the point where I don’t need to wear them as often. I do wear them sometimes though, unfortunately I didn’t have them on me this week

Yes, structure definitely helps!

Thank you! It really helps knowing there are people older than me with similar problems

Thanks so much! I definitely use social stories as a coping mechanism

Omg yes, people asking if I’m good is so annoying

I’ve snapped so many times, my parents tell me to be grateful for the coddling lol

I am the same way, my parents do that to me a lot. And thanks so much for telling me about paragraphs! Normally I do use paragraphs but often forget to do it on my phone lol