You have completed the Misophonia Online Self-Test.

Although this isn’t a scientifically-validated test, it is an indicator of your level of misophonia. Use the following information as a springboard to further research.

If you score under 10%:

You most likely do not have misophonia. It is not possible to rule it out completely, but your case would be considered a mild one. Many people get annoyed or frustrated over sounds they hear from time to time. It may be that you are sensitive to sounds when stressed or tired. There could be other reasons why some sounds bother you other than misophonia. You may wish to continue your research to discover if you have misophonia. But, your score makes it unlikely that misophonia is a significant problem for you.

If your score is over 10% and under 50%:

It is very likely that you are experiencing what people call misophonia. This test doesn’t give you an official diagnosis. But it would be fair to say that you have sound sensitivities and you are not alone! Many people have reactions like yours and there ARE people who can help you. Therapists, doctors, audiologists, and occupational therapists work with people who have misophonia. They can help you with symptoms and coping with stress. Researchers are now studying misophonia and will eventually develop universally effective treatments. We encourage you to learn more about misophonia, and this website can help you get started.

If you score over 50%:

You are experiencing what is currently understood to be misophonia. Your level of involvement is high, and you should do what you can to reduce symptoms. Many people find that managing stress, maintaining a healthy diet, and getting enough exercise is important. Those three things alone can help reduce symptoms a lot. quite a lot. Please read the notes in the 10% to 50% range above because they pertain to you as well. Thousands of people use online support groups to get information and on-going support. You may wish to join an online community of people who can relate to your situation on a personal level. The Misophonia Support Group on Facebook currently has over 18,000 members and is open to all people with misophonia: https://www.facebook.com/groups/misophoniasupport/

For further information on misophonia, use the links at the top of the page to navigate the website.