‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Gilbert Shares Diagnosis That Was “A Really Dark” Part Of Her Childhood

For Gilbert, everyday noises like the sounds of chewing, would provoke anger.

For Gilbert,everyday noises like the sounds of chewing, would provoke anger.

The condition was especially problematic on set for the young actress.

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“It was a really dark and difficult part of my childhood,” she added.

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It wasnt until many years later that Gilbert received a diagnosis.

She said that learning that her intense reactions were due to misophonia was an enormous relief.

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“I really just thought that I was rude, she said.

And I felt really bad.

It’s a really isolating disorder.”

Everyone around me doesn’t have to walk on eggshells," she toldPeople.

“It’s changed my whole life.”