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January Jones Reveals Lifelong Misophonia, Cites Chip-Eating Trigger

Her disclosure is fueling broader discussion of a condition clinicians describe as decreased tolerance to specific sounds.

Overview

  • On December 4, the 47-year-old shared an Instagram video saying she has lived with misophonia her entire life and that it has grown worse over the years.
  • She identified a recurring trigger as her brother-in-law frequently eating chips, which she said he treats as a running joke despite her objections.
  • Jones described the behavior as unkind to her condition and ended the video with a wry birthday message to him.
  • The Cleveland Clinic characterizes misophonia as decreased tolerance to particular sounds, with common triggers including chewing, tapping, and breathing.
  • Followers posted supportive comments about their own experiences, and coverage noted that Melissa Gilbert, Kelly Osbourne, and Kelly Ripa have previously discussed the condition.