A hatred or dislike of certain sounds such as chewing, gum smacking, lip smacking, "s" or "sh" sounds.
Paula Schwartz on Radio WNYC: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/2011/sep/12/mystery-misophonia

Many patients are told to eliminate caffeine,  alcohol tobacco and stress and/or salt.  (CATS).  Some researchers are saying that caffeine in particular, has a temporary effect on tinnitus.  If caffeine makes your tinnitus worse, choose to reduce or eliminate it...... or enjoy it and know that your tinnitus will revert back to the original state after the caffeine has left your system.