Socks and toe seams, or clothing tags annoy you?

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It bothered me when I was much, much younger. Then when I got to be about 15 or so, it stopped bothering me, and hasn't since. I still prefer not wearing socks in warm weather, but when the temperatures drop, the socks go on.

Socks don't bother me. They're the only clothes that don't actually have tags in!

But I do hate tags. Each time I look at a clothing tag, I want to be sick, and I'm put off my food. I don't know why they make me feel this way. You know how when you look at something typically gross, like a smelly pile of dog's poop, and then not feel like eating afterwards? That's how I get with tags.

I also feel uncomfortable if I see somebody's tag sticking out of their clothing. I always wish that having clothing tags on show was deemed socially unacceptable, and that people always made sure they checked that there are no tags hanging out when they get dressed, by feeling around the back of their neck if they can't see. So many other silly little things are seen as odd when it comes to how you dress, so why can't tags being on show be one of them?

I only wear socks when it's cool enough to wear boots (and only because I can't stand to wear boots without socks). Otherwise I can't stand them. Not just the toe seam, pretty much everything about it. What I hate most is when they are too loose and bunch up around my heel. And I really dislike synthetic fibers in socks. I can deal with a little spandex or nylon but no polyester.

I finally found a brand of organic cotton socks last winter that feel okay to me. They are made by Amelia's organics and they are sold at Kroger. I got the marled ones, they felt the softest.
http://www.ameliasorganic.com/collections/all-items

My feet need to breathe. I don't like to go barefoot and feel stuff getting stuck to the bottom of my feet. I am most comfortable in flip-flops or a soft, non-strappy sandal. Or I can wear casual sneakers or slip-on shoes, with no socks, as long as they don't feel scratchy inside. Leather boots are the most comfortable because they have some give in the material and they breathe. I have tried wearing rain boots and got a really panicky, freaked out feeling by having my foot enclosed in something like that. I really need to have some rain boots though so I hope one day I'll find some I can stand to wear.

Tags in clothing don't always bother, some do and some don't. What's worse are things like buttons or hooks that poke me. I hate it when skirts have a little hook closure at the top of the zipper, sometimes I have to take that off. I long since stopped wearing any kind of pants that button or zip. And as with socks, I really dislike synthetic materials in clothing, but the more loose-fitting it is the more I can tolerate it.

No problem. Misophonia is one of my favorite (and most hated) topics

My psychologist (if I'm remembering correctly) said an OT could help lessen the impact of the sounds a bit but not outright cure the problem. She had referred other patients and they had had some success. I have been thinking about giving it a shot early next year. I also have tinnitus so I'm hoping they can help with that as well. I'll report back what I find. I'll also ask if they work with tactile sensitivity issues.

I've had moderate success getting rid of the quick emotional-side of the reaction (the anger) with mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques. However, the sound of eating is still just as irritating. That really never fades for me.

Over the past 20 years I've had 6 different therapists and none of them have really addressed my misophonia. They all seem puzzled by it and I had a few who told me to just expose myself (flooding) to eating sounds. That did not go over well. I'm hoping misophonia (or whatever they decide to call it) gets added to the next DSM.

I have actually destroyed a few pieces of clothing because I usually just rip the tag off. I also have very sensitive skin and I need hypoallergenic soap.

I just packed up 3 pairs of jammies for Goodwill because there are parts of the tops that just scratch in certain areas. I put a pair on just to make sure and before I could even put the top on I just tingled all over knowing what it was going to feel like. I did try it on again and found AGAIN the same annoying scratching. So in the bag they went.

This must explains why I enjoy wearing sandals so much. Another thing about socks is it can be difficult to get the toe seams aligned properly - but once I manage to align them, I feel SET.
Ditto about shirt tags, AND water that drips down my arm sleeves after I wash my hands and while reaching for a paper towel.