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Yep, I become outwardly violent when I hear specific sounds. I have to physically leave the area to regain composure.

I had to do this recently when a co-worker was eating from a glass bowl and kept slamming the metal spoon around in it. I don't know if I was upset at the sound or the sheer inconsiderateness, but I had to get up and take a walk.

A few days ago, my adjacent coworker started cracking and eating eggs in whatever form they can be cracked and eaten as a solid. I was repulsed for obvious reasons, and angry because of the sound. It seems like a comedy

Are you talking about hard-boiled eggs?

I don't eat them myself, so I'd guess hardboiled ya. There is one way to do it that makes the shell soft I believe.

> physically leave the area to regain composure

This is what I have to do when I hear someone whistling in the office. Also other sounds and behaviours, i.e. the guy sitting next to me started clipping his nails at his desk one morning. I had to go stand outside for an hour before I calmed down.

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