When Loud Laughter Feels Like Torture

Living with Hyper-Sensitive Hearing, Tinnitus, and Misophonia

Storytime

I can’t stay here!
Everyone was smiling. Except me.

It was a perfect summer afternoon day to enjoy a cocktail under a pergola. The sun was out, the tables were shaded, the breeze was light, and the puppies under the tables at Stanley’s Tavern “Paw-tio” were all eager for a friendly ear scratch.

Why can’t I handle it?

What others could tune out as…