AMSTERDAM / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A new study from the Netherlands shows that misophonia has genetic links to mental disorders such as anxiety and depression. Researchers found that people with misophonia are more likely to have genes linked to psychiatric illness.
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Misophonia, a condition in which everyday sounds such as chewing or breathing can provoke extreme emotional reactions, is increasingly recognized as a serious psychological phenomenon. A recent study from the Netherlands has now revealed genetic links between misophonia and mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and PTSD. This discovery could open up new avenues for treating these diseases.
The researchers led by psychiatrist Dirk Smit from the University of Amsterdam analyzed genetic data from large databases such as the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium and the UK Biobank. They found that people who self-identified as misophonic were more likely to have genes linked to psychiatric disorders and tinnitus. Tinnitus, a constant ringing in the ears, is also often associated with psychological symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
Interestingly, the study showed that people with autism spectrum disorders are less likely to suffer from misophonia, although they often have a reduced tolerance to sounds. This suggests that misophonia and autism are genetically relatively independent of each other. The researchers suspect that misophonia may be caused by conditioning of anger or other negative emotions to specific trigger sounds, moderated by personality traits.
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience, highlights the need for further research to better understand the biological mechanisms behind misophonia. The researchers emphasize that their findings are based primarily on European populations and may not be generalizable to other groups. Nevertheless, they offer valuable clues about how genetic factors may contribute to the development of misophonia.
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