Definition of Distress Exempting from Dwelling in the Sukkah

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Question

I am really disgusted by sleeping in the sukkah because of sleeping on a mattress and the insects and cats around. Is this considered distress that exempts from the sukkah?

Answer

Shalom and blessings,

This is not considered distress that exempts from sitting and sleeping in the sukkah. For two reasons. A. Only distress that troubles most people is considered distress. B. You should build the sukkah in a place and manner that you will not be distressed and can eat and sleep in it without distress. 

Source

Azmera Leshimcha Bulletin 181

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