Misophonia, or "hatred of sound," is a chronic condition where specific, often soft, trigger sounds—such as chewing, pen clicking, or breathing—provoke intense, automatic fight-or-flight emotional reactions like rage, panic, or extreme disgust. It causes involuntary, intense physiological responses, including increased heart rate and stress, often leading to social isolation. Key Aspects of Misophonia Trigger Sounds: Typically human-made, such as chewing, swallowing, smacking lips, clicking pens

When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia