Misophonia is a condition characterized by intense emotional reactions, such as irritation or anger, triggered by specific sounds.
Common triggers include sounds of eating, breathing, or repetitive noises, like tapping or clicking. Unlike a mere dislike of certain sounds, misophonia can cause significant distress and impair an individual's ability to function in daily activities.
The exact cause of misophonia is not well understood, but it is thought to involve abnormal functioning in the brain's auditory processing pathways and its connections with emotional regulation centers.
It's not classified as a hearing disorder but rather a neurological condition, reflecting its roots in how the brain interprets and responds to certain auditory stimuli.