Ozuer 2025 on Defensive rage in misophonia

in a 2025 study of a focus group of 8 people, they described overwhelming anger when exposed to trigger sounds, especially when produced by known individuals (e.g., partners, family). They often interpreted these sounds as boundary violations, not just annoying, but as assaults on their autonomy or personal space. The paper links these experiences to defensive rage, noting: The anger is rapid and reflexive, not deliberative. It is often described as an internal surge, intense and physiological, but not always acted upon. People with misophonia may perceive themselves as under attack, and their response is a self-defensive emotional reflex. (Ozuer et al., 2025)