It can be annoying to have someone close to you fidget. Vexing. To the
point of excruciation. If so, why?
One-third of people report feeling anxious when around others who fidget,
supporting the findings of a 2021 study on this topic.
Although misokinesia, which literally translates to “hatred of movements,”
has received scant attention from scientists, it has been noted in studies
of misophonia, a disorder in which people experience irritation when
exposed to particular repetitive sounds.
point of excruciation. If so, why?
One-third of people report feeling anxious when around others who fidget,
supporting the findings of a 2021 study on this topic.
Although misokinesia, which literally translates to “hatred of movements,”
has received scant attention from scientists, it has been noted in studies
of misophonia, a disorder in which people experience irritation when
exposed to particular repetitive sounds.
