The Challenges of Misophonia at the Holiday Dinner Table
Psychology Today | 20.10.2026 01:07
The dinner table is often a battleground for families where one or more members experience the misophonic response. I know this all too well as a sufferer of misophonia. Holidays are fraught with experiences that can cause sensory dysregulation, including frequent family dinners, blinking lights, loud music and events, and more. So, I ask, is the point of the festivities to spend time together regardless of the emotional aftermath, or is the purpose to spend meaningful time together?
