Misophonia Test – Deenz Misophonia Questionnaire – Revised (DMQ-R)

Part 1 of 7

Please indicate whether the following sounds, sights, or situations bother you much more intensely than they do most other people. If yes, select all specific examples that commonly trigger discomfort, irritation, anger, anxiety, disgust, or distress.

Eating and drinking sounds.

Yes No

Chewing sounds

Crunching foods (e.g., chips, apples)

Lip smacking

Swallowing sounds

Slurping drinks

Wet mouth sounds

Other eating-related sounds

Nasal and throat sounds.

Yes No

Sniffing

Sneezing

Coughing

Throat clearing

Nose whistling

Other nasal or throat sounds

Breathing and mouth sounds.

Yes No

Heavy breathing

Snoring

Whistling

Tongue clicking or "tsk" sounds

Other breathing or mouth sounds

Repetitive human-generated sounds.

Yes No

Keyboard typing

Pen clicking

Finger tapping

Nail tapping

Other repetitive sounds

Rustling and crinkling sounds.

Yes No

Paper rustling

Plastic crinkling

Package opening sounds

Other rustling sounds

Speech-related sounds.

Yes No

Hissing "s" sounds

Popping "p" sounds

Lisping speech

High-pitched voices

Other speech-related sounds

Body and joint sounds.

Yes No

Knuckle cracking

Jaw clicking

Finger snapping

Other body or joint sounds

Footstep and movement sounds.

Yes No

High heels clicking

Flip-flops slapping

Heavy footsteps

Other movement sounds

Background conversations.

Yes No

Phone conversations nearby

Multiple people talking at once

Crowded public conversations

Other conversation-related sounds

Mechanical and appliance sounds.

Yes No

Clock ticking

Air conditioner humming

Electrical buzzing

Running water

Other mechanical sounds

Animal sounds.

Yes No

Dogs barking

Birds chirping repeatedly

Animals eating or drinking

Animals licking

Other animal sounds

Visual triggers.

Yes No

Watching someone eat

Watching someone prepare food

Watching repetitive movements associated with sounds

Watching sound-producing actions on television

Other visual triggers

Environmental sounds.

Yes No

Construction sounds

Traffic noise

Lawn equipment

Distant music

Other environmental sounds

Other triggers not covered above.

Yes No

Other sound trigger not listed.

Other visual trigger not listed.

Other trigger not listed.

Part 2 of 7

In the past month, when exposed to bothersome sounds or sights, how strongly did you experience the following emotional reactions?

I felt angry.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt irritated.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt frustrated.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt anxious.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt disgusted.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt overwhelmed.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt helpless.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt trapped.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt hostile toward the source.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt panic.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt emotionally exhausted.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt ashamed of my reaction.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

Part 3 of 7

In the past month, when exposed to bothersome sounds or sights, how strongly did you experience the following physical reactions?

My muscles became tense.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I clenched my jaw.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My heart pounded or raced.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I became rigid or stiff.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I trembled or shuddered.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I startled or jumped reflexively.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt physically restless.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I experienced an adrenaline rush.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I became hyper-alert.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I experienced stomach discomfort.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

Part 4 of 7

In the past month, when exposed to bothersome sounds or sights, how strongly did you experience the following thoughts?

I could not focus on anything else.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I needed the sound to stop immediately.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I needed to get away from the sound.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt unable to cope.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt out of control.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

Everything felt awful.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I worried about hearing the sound again.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I imagined confronting the person responsible.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I thought about yelling at the person responsible.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I felt the sound was impossible to ignore.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

Part 5 of 7

In the past month, how often did you use the following strategies to prevent, manage, or recover from bothersome sounds or sights?

I avoided certain people or places because of possible triggers.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I planned ahead to avoid triggers.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I stayed alert for possible triggers.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I used headphones or earplugs.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I increased background noise.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I listened to music.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I distracted myself.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I focused on another activity.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I looked away from the source.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I used relaxation techniques.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I used calming strategies.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I needed time alone afterward.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I used self-soothing activities.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

I planned better coping strategies for future situations.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Almost Always

Part 6 of 7

Please rate how much sound-related distress and your reactions to it negatively affected the following areas of your life during the past month.

My ability to be around other people.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My performance at work or school.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My participation in social activities.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My relationships with family members.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My romantic relationships.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My friendships.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My ability to live with other people.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My ability to work with others.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My self-esteem.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My overall quality of life.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My mental well-being.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My ability to function independently.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

Part 7 of 7

In the past month, how strongly have your reactions to bothersome sounds or sights led you to think the following things about yourself?

People do not understand me.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I feel different from other people.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I worry others will judge me.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I will be rejected if people find out.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My reactions are irrational.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I should be able to control my reactions.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I should just get over it.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I feel guilty about my reactions.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I am a burden to others.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

I feel isolated because of my sound sensitivities.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My sound-related difficulties will only get worse.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

No one can help me.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

My whole life will be affected by these sound-related difficulties.

Not at all A little Moderately Quite a bit Extremely

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