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

Jennifer Sandlin
Sep 25, 2025
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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 st…

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