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January Jones Discloses Lifelong Misophonia in Instagram Video

Her account brings fresh attention to a neurological condition researchers estimate affects about 5% of Americans.

Overview

  • Jones says her sensitivity to specific sounds has intensified over the years, describing daily life as increasingly difficult.
  • She cites crunchy chips as a major trigger and recounts a brother-in-law who treats her reactions as a running joke.
  • The actor uses dark humor in the clip, quipping that she did not record the video from prison after imagining retaliating.
  • Followers flooded the comments with supportive messages and similar experiences, saying her openness made them feel understood.
  • Media coverage from outlets including watson and GALA.de contextualized misophonia’s prevalence while noting no new treatment or advocacy updates from Jones.