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Commonplace sounds like chewing, throat-clearing or pen-tapping can provoke strong aversive reactions among people suffering from misophonia. Chokniti-Studio/Shutterstock (no reuse)

Misophonia: when everyday sounds become unbearable

Noises that aren’t nerve-wracking for most people can trigger intense stress in people with misophonia.
Watching for the sweet, relaxing brain tingles. skyNext/Shutterstock.com

The blissful and bizarre world of ASMR

Some of the most popular online videos are of people whispering, turning book pages or gently tapping computer keys. What is going on? A researcher explains the quest for ‘brain tingles.’

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