Hidden Struggle With Noise

For some, the sound of a pen clicking or someone chewing with their mouth wide open is just an annoyance. For others, it's unbearable—an instant trigger for anger, anxiety, or even panic.

- DARSHITA JAIN

For some, the sound of a pen clicking or someone chewing with their mouth wide open is just an annoyance. For others, it's unbearable—an instant trigger for anger, anxiety, or even panic. This is misophonia, a condition that affects nearly 15 to 20 percent of people in India. Yet, it remains largely unrecognized.