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Misophonia Linked to Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression

3/10/2026

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A study published in Psychiatry Research finds that 65% of people with misophonia have another psychological disorder.
The study included 185 misophonia cases and 1,644 controls, showing higher disorder reporting among those with misophonia (2–37x).
Common co-occurring conditions include depression (49%) and anxiety disorders (47%), with 53% screening positive for anxiety and 42% for depression.
The study notes that self-reported data may introduce bias and stresses limitations in interpretation.

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Story summary

A study published in Psychiatry Research finds that 65% of people with misophonia have another psychological disorder.
The study included 185 misophonia cases and 1,644 controls, showing higher disorder reporting among those with misophonia (2–37x).
Common co-occurring conditions include depression (49%) and anxiety disorders (47%), with 53% screening positive for anxiety and 42% for depression.
The study notes that self-reported data may introduce bias and stresses limitations in interpretation.