Misophonia Test
Questions: 76 · 10 minutes
1. My sound sensitivity causes noticeable stress that carries over into the rest of my day.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
2. Certain everyday sounds make my heart rate rise or my chest feel tight.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
3. I feel my sound sensitivity has negatively affected my ability to live with others or share a workspace.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
4. I use headphones or earbuds to block out everyday sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
5. I plan my day around avoiding situations where I might hear triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
6. I limit social activities because I worry about being exposed to triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
7. When a trigger sound continues, my irritation grows rapidly within seconds or minutes.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
8. I use earplugs, headphones, or background noise to get through everyday situations.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
9. Even at a low volume, certain sounds (like chewing) can feel unbearable to me.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
10. Sounds like repetitive tapping (e.g., pen clicking) quickly make me tense.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
11. Hearing someone swallow or gulp can provoke a strong reaction in me.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
12. I feel I have limited control over my daily schedule because I must manage sound triggers.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
13. I need a “safe” plan (exit, headphones, backup room) before I attend certain events.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
14. I have had to take breaks, step outside, or end activities early because of triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
15. My sound sensitivity makes it difficult to watch TV, listen to music, or enjoy media with others due to their noises.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
16. I struggle to stay present in conversations because I become preoccupied with nearby sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
17. I ask others to change normal behaviors (e.g., chewing, tapping, breathing) because I cannot tolerate the sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
18. My reactions to certain everyday sounds interfere with my ability to complete routine tasks (e.g., eating, commuting, chores).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
19. I have difficulty participating in group settings (meetings, classes, gatherings) because certain sounds become unbearable.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
20. I rearrange my environment (e.g., close doors, move seats, adjust layout) to reduce exposure to triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
21. I wear ear protection even in places where most people would not need it.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
22. I choose seating (e.g., at restaurants, meetings, classrooms) to reduce my exposure to triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
23. I have stopped doing certain hobbies or activities because the sounds involved are too distressing.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
24. I delay or avoid errands (shopping, appointments, services) because I expect to encounter triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
25. I play music, white noise, or another sound to cover up triggering noises.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
26. I plan my day to avoid places or times when certain sounds are likely.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
27. I avoid certain tasks (e.g., studying, reading, working) unless I can control the sound environment.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
28. Triggering sounds make it difficult for me to eat meals with other people.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
29. I feel a sudden wave of anger when I hear repeated throat-clearing or coughing.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
30. I avoid shared spaces (kitchen, break room, open office, living room) due to sound triggers.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
31. When I’m exposed to trigger sounds, I feel a strong urge to tell the person to stop.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
32. Repeated foot tapping or leg bouncing sounds can make me feel intensely annoyed.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
33. I end phone calls, video calls, or voice chats early if I hear irritating sounds (e.g., breathing, chewing, microphone noise).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
34. When I hear sniffing or nose sounds, I feel a strong urge to escape the situation.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
35. When a trigger sound starts, I feel my mood shift abruptly toward irritation.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
36. If I cannot escape a triggering sound, I try to mask it (e.g., by coughing, humming, or making my own noise).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
37. I avoid certain people or situations specifically because of the sounds associated with them.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
38. Hearing someone breathe loudly triggers an instant negative reaction in me.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
39. I ask for accommodations (e.g., remote work, separate room, flexible seating) because of sound sensitivity.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
40. When I hear a trigger sound, my muscles tense up without me choosing to.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
41. I feel limited in where I can go or what I can do because of my sensitivity to everyday sounds.
Not at all
A little
Quite a bit
Extremely
42. When I hear someone chewing, I feel an immediate surge of irritation or anger.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
43. Small repetitive noises (e.g., clock ticking, clicking) can quickly overwhelm me.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
44. Mouth sounds (e.g., lip smacking, slurping) feel intolerable to me in the moment.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
45. My sound sensitivity limits my enjoyment of social activities.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
46. I have ended or avoided relationships or living arrangements because of conflicts related to my sound sensitivity.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
47. I avoid quiet environments because small sounds feel more intense there.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
48. My sleep is disrupted because I anticipate or react to triggering sounds (e.g., neighbors, family, pets).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
49. Trigger sounds can make me feel physically uncomfortable, like I can’t relax in my body.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
50. I have left a room, meeting, class, or event because of triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
51. My performance at work or school suffers because I spend energy managing sound triggers.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
52. I have needed accommodations (e.g., seating changes, remote work, separate room) to function well because of sound triggers.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
53. I avoid sharing a workspace or room with others because of their typical noises.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
54. My sound sensitivity has led me to miss out on opportunities (e.g., networking, classes, trips, events).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
55. I avoid specific places (restaurants, classrooms, offices, public transport) because of sounds that might trigger me.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
56. When I hear a trigger sound, I feel heat in my face or a flushed sensation.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
57. I choose to eat alone or at different times to avoid hearing others eat.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
58. I avoid eating with other people because of the sounds they make.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
59. I feel my quality of life is reduced because of how much I have to manage or avoid sound triggers.
Not at all
A little
Quite a bit
Extremely
60. I ask others to stop or change a sound (e.g., chewing, tapping, sniffing) because it bothers me.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
61. I avoid watching TV or videos with others because certain sounds in them bother me.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
62. When someone nearby is eating, I become focused on the sound and can’t ignore it.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
63. Trigger sounds can make me feel panicky or anxious almost immediately.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
64. I have changed where I sit or stand (e.g., at work, in class, in public) to reduce exposure to triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
65. I keep earplugs or noise-reducing devices with me “just in case.”
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
66. I find it hard to relax at home because of everyday sounds (e.g., family noises, neighbors, devices).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
67. Sound triggers make it hard for me to focus on work or school tasks.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
68. Repetitive keyboard typing or clicking noises quickly make me feel on edge.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
69. My sound sensitivity causes tension or conflict in my relationships (family, partner, friends, coworkers).
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
70. I leave the room or move away when I hear sounds that bother me.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
71. Crinkling noises (e.g., wrappers, bags) can provoke a strong negative reaction in me.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
72. When I hear chewing or slurping, I can feel my stress level spike right away.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
73. I change where I live, work, or spend time to reduce exposure to certain sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
74. Certain trigger sounds cause a “fight-or-flight” feeling in my body.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
75. I turn on fans, air purifiers, or other background noise at home to manage sound sensitivity.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always
76. I avoid public transportation or crowded places because of unpredictable triggering sounds.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Almost always