ITV favourite and NHS GP Dr Amir Khan has revealed that he suspects he is living with misophonia, a condition that causes intense emotional reactions to specific everyday sounds. Known for his expert medical advice on popular shows like Lorraine, Loose Women, and This Morning, Dr Khan recently took to Instagram to discuss his personal battle with this little-known disorder.
Alongside his busy television schedule, Dr Khan practices medicine at a clinic in Bradford and frequently uses his social platforms to provide valuable health insights. In a heartfelt video post, he admitted: “Right team, I think I have a medical condition called misophonia. I’m diagnosing myself. I feel like I’ve got the qualifications.”
Misophonia is increasingly recognised as a neurological and psychological condition that provokes strong adverse emotional or physical responses—such as anger, anxiety, or disgust—to certain sounds that most people barely notice. Common triggers include noises like chewing, pen-clicking, or repetitive tapping. While it may not yet be classified in all medical manuals, the condition can severely affect sufferers’ quality of life and is often linked with anxiety disorders, PTSD, and OCD. Treatment usually involves therapy and sound-masking techniques rather than a direct cure.
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The NHS explains that misophonia can provoke a fight-or-flight reaction, causing symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, muscle tension, and feelings of helplessness when sufferers are unable to escape triggering sounds.
Describing his own experience, Dr Khan said: “It’s a real thing. Misophonia means hatred of sounds—but not all sounds, just specific ones that make me want to launch myself into another galaxy. Like people chewing with their mouth open, clicking pens in meetings that should have been emails, or loud unnecessary talking in public spaces like trains.”
He added an interesting nuance: “It’s weird, because if it’s an animal making those sounds—like my cat or hedgehog—I love it. But if it’s a human, I can’t cope.” Dr Khan’s candid revelation prompted an outpouring of support from fans and followers, many of whom shared their own experiences.
One commenter wrote: “Oh yes, you are not on your own with this.” Another responded with a mix of humour and solidarity: “Oh no, Dr Khan! I fear that I have the same condition! Another one to add to the list of conditions that I think I have.” Others revealed that misophonia affected family members or themselves from a young age, describing the condition’s impact as profound and often misunderstood.
The overwhelming response to Dr Khan’s honesty highlights how misophonia is becoming more recognised and acknowledged, bringing those affected together in greater understanding and support.