Misophonia: when small noises are a big problem

Does the sound of ticking clocks, noisy eating, or loud breathing cause you physical distress? If so, you may be one of every five people who suffer from misophonia. The condition can trigger fight-or-flight mode, a surge of rage, anxiety, disgust or an urge to escape the sound as soon as possible. Oxford University-based Australian clinical psychologist and misophonia sufferer Dr Jane Gregory has written a practical guide to coping with the condition.