Most people can probably recall the time a certain sound became completely unbearable to them.
Maybe it was your partner snoring their head off whilst you’re left unable to sleep. Perhaps it was your neighbour's unbelievably yappy dog.
But why do certain sounds seem to cause such strong feelings of anger, irritation or even disgust in some people, while others (arguably the lucky ones!) are totally unaffected by them? Well, it all comes down to the amygdala, also known as the part of the brain that regulates emotions.
