Misophonia trigger sounds are usually from humans, not animals–but context and perception play huge roles, too

Here at Boing Boing, we've discussed misophonia — also known as 'sound rage' or, as this article in the journal PLOS ONE (Public Library of Science) describes it, 'a disorder characterized by a disproportionate emotional response to everyday sounds' — several times in the past, detailing the stress it can cause for those suffering from it, the severe strain it can put on relationships, and the brain mirroring mechanism that activates it. — Read the rest
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