Here are 28 “Wait, not everyone’s body does that???”
experiences people shared, starting with one from yours truly:
1.
It almost feels like something is draining.
Well, fast-forward to this year and during a doctor’s appointment, I mentioned it offhandedly.
My doctor looked absolutely horrified she’d never heard of that in her life.
raymondrassi
3.
Like, its sore inside for some reason!
dannih101
4.
“I have Sex Sneeze, aka sexual arousal that causes sneezing fits.
It’s not a huge problem, but it’s interesting and weird to explain to others.”
“Apparently, some people have an ‘internal monologue?’
My friends have described it as a continuous narration of your existence.
I’m def missing that.
No idea which side of this is ‘the norm,’ but it’s definitely interesting.”
kraftmacaroniandbeez
6.
“My mouth ‘attacks me’ when I start to eat if Ive gone a while without eating.
My saliva just does this thing that hurts my mouth.
Its not any one specific food, either.
bianca1515
7.
“I inherited a lovely skin disease called the ‘Writing Skin Disease’ orDermatographia.
The raised red skin only lasts about 15-20 minutes.
It truly fascinated me because Id never heard of it before.
gabbym1
9.
“I havehistamine intolerance, which basically means Im allergic to being allergic.
sidneyalenec
10.
Back labor is way worse, but the visible recovery was great…
I was able to wear normal clothes almost immediately since everything was leaning back into my body.”
“I have a huge bladder.
I pee when I wake up, once in the afternoon, and then before bed that’s it.
Sometimes, I’ll go a few more times if I’ve drunk a lot.
I also have ADHD, so sometimes I forget I need to go.
After I had my son, I had an out-of-body experience, and my blood pressure spiked.
It was the weirdest experience.”
t426630c98
12.
“I was in college before I realized that ‘normal’ people can’t control their dreams.
I’m also able to realize I’m sleeping and wake myself up.”
winterwednesday9
13.
“My husband hasaphantasia.
He cant picture things in his mind.
When I read a book, its like a mini-movie is going on inside my head.
For him, its just words.”
“She finished off by reminding me of her medical degrees.
Medical gaslighting is ridiculous.”
chilladmiral25
15.
It’s usually triggered by starches, even in very small bites.
It eventually goes down, but its very painful and feels like a burning in the chest.
It’s very strange.”
panda_13
16.
“I can taste words.
The same word has always had the same food association.
Its calledLexicalgustatory synesthesia.”
I nonchalantly said, ‘No more than most people.’
I genuinely thought it was normal; it’s always happened to me.
l4b8a7d01f
18.
Its super annoying, and Ive never met anyone else this happens to.”
awfulcookie97
19.
“My cavities don’t ever show up on X-rays.
Dentists don’t believe me, even ones that have experienced it with me prior.
I end up with an infection and a root canal every time.”
“I havesesamoiditis(a kind of tendonitis) in my right big toe from an extra sesamoid bone.
After a year of trying to figure it out with my primary care, I went to a podiatrist.
“I did cortisone shots for a while and had a custom shoe insert for it.
kuhalsu
21.
“I have Arnolds Cough Syndrome, and I thought it was normal for a long time.
What do you mean you dont cough and gag when you put something in your ear?
notjessicasmile
22.
“Im allergic to dried stone fruits.
I was maybe 12 or so and eating some dried apricots when I noticed my mouth/throat felt weird.
Youre having a mild allergic reaction.'”
“I sneeze when I get cold.
I finally figured out it wasnt common during COVID.
I couldnt understand why people would freak out if you sneeze.
Because in my mind, they could just be cold. "
kristinabentle1
24.
“I haveabelchia I cant burp!
Its super annoying and causes this ‘gurgling’ sound that can be heard both by me and others.
jhoggan301
25.
“I havecataplexy I lose the ability to grip/hold things, chew, sometimes even stand when laughing.
Basically, my muscles shit the bed whenever I start laughing too hard.
Me, my sister, and my dad have it.
“I have a genetic mutation that means I have a tolerance to opiates.
I found that out after I gave birth to my daughter by C-section.
The same thing happened after my first brain surgery three years later, and they gave me Dilaudid.
eezair
27.
“My mom had this thing where she would sneeze when she was done eating.
Three sneezes meant she was full and she needed to stop.
She got this from her mom and passed it down to my brother.
So far, I havent gotten it yet.”
tadh2
This is often referred to as “snatiation.”
“My tongue itches when I sneeze.
I’ve asked so many friends, and no else has this problem.”
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
