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Do you have trouble falling asleep at night? Maybe you have a tickle in your throat that just won't leave you alone? Or perhaps you need some immediate relief from a nagging toothache? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes" then these awesome life hacks are for you. They come from a Facebook page called I Love Positive Society and the list below is full of strange but useful remedies for everything from brain freeze and migraines to sore throats and needing to pee (just think about sex. No, really). Don't forget to vote for the best!

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Amanda Panda
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Has anyone tried this? Or know the science as to why it works? Just curious...

Luis Milian
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually tried this and it works...never do it while laying down and holding the phone right above you. lol

John Robertson
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been blinking rapidly for about 55 seconds and to be honest I don't feel any differ....................................

Vanja Sužnik
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually yes, I've done that many times as a kid, but when I grew up, I thought it was just my imagination, never thought that was a real thing :D

Andrew Lin
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

relax face muscles while stimulating the vagus nerves in the eye balls

over opinionated
Community Member
9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely need to try that. It can't hurt... Unless eye cramps are possible...

Magpie
Community Member
8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just try spelling "yawn" - to yourself - over a few times. This works!

Magpie
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

edit : sorry: agpie 1 minute ago Yup, it doesn't work for me. Y A W N. Keep spelling that to yourself, If you are a person who "hears' themslef think it works. Not sure about if you are more of a visual thinker. .. try "painting" y a w n to yourself, that also works for me

crimsonunicorn
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've tried this many times, it does not work for me.

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    #2

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    Evisa Isabella Rose
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Used this before the exams at school!

    Cherie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I also found the theory of 'eat red meat for studying (retention), fish/chicken before a test (recall)' actually helped me learn better and think clearer.

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    Matias Petroccello
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    REM stage of dreaming fix memories, also if you can't solve a problem sleeping can help. During dreams your mind try different approaches.

    Johan Maebe
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Works fine on me. Not that there is laying an answer on my pillow, but you know what you have to do in the morning to fix your problem.

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    TwinkleNinka
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everytime i use it before exam at school. It always work!

    Arty
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there is two different things: memories and dreaming...learning just before going to bed or even listen to speech during your sleep (as some people do) might get it into your head but without any understanding of it. And you will certainly forget it really fast. But having a good/long sleep might help you process everything you learned during the day (and the days before), and allow your brain to come up with new connexions and ideas.

    Angie Allen
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always studied right before sleeping all the way through college. It works. I keep a notebook by the bed so if I think of an idea for work or something to share with my students i jot it down .. some of my best school ideas come from middle of the night dream mode. I learned to not use my note app because it fully wakes me up.

    Cherie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does work to some extent - unless you can't sleep.

    Johar Juhari
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yes rhis is good . try it . works for me .

    Chenchen Chen
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So if i read before sleep , over the night when waking up, my brain will keep my memory longer and better?

    Sondre Strøm Linde
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, what a hack huh!? Here a hack: if you do something a million times you get better at it. Mind blown.

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    Mark Voermans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I close my left ear when the MTR is too noisy... And I thought it's funny that that works, so this is why!

    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly what I wanted to say. I remember this from neurolingustics. ♥

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    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    is this why Van Gogh cut one of his ear?

    Amanda Panda
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That makes sense... I usually focus more on my left ear when tuning my guitar, and when asking someone to repeat themselves I often turn my head to listen on my right.

    KaptainFuzz
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I listen to music right now in class with only my right ear lisstening :D

    amelia rose
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    explains why i hear the whistling from the song 'the stranger' constantly in my left ear

    Ruocha
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahhh that's why I unconsciously turn my head to the left a little bit when saying "sorry say that again?" That way my right ear moves closer

    Hannah Hollowell
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why if you look on your ear buds it has the letter's L or R and you notice that you get better surround sound if you put them in the correct ear...

    Naima Ivansdóttir
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's related to the cerebral hemispheres apparently

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    Joanna Huang
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pores do open and close; they open in warm weather to regulate body temp. and let the sweat out, and they close to keep to body warm.

    Đen Nguyễn
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what if your water is always cold? do I have to turn it colder?

    Bun Bunny!
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shower yourself with ice cubes! But I think it hurts

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    Susanna Vesna
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If acne is caused by hormonal dis-balance- then this won't help much. But, yes- closing or narrowing up the pores is always recommended after "opening" them up to clean. That's what I learnt during face cleaning any way.

    Julie Julie
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pores are not manholes into your body. They don't open and close completely. Only benefit of finishing off with cold water is that it makes you feel more awake.

    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So... Not an option when you shower before sleep, I guess.

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    Elena Rogers
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also makes your hair shinier and stops colour from being washed out so quickly if you dye it.

    LuckyPineapple
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this to my hair. Put it on the coldest setting and rinse my hair and close my hair follicles. Makes my hair dye last a LOT longer

    Rcatheron
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes for shiny hair, too. Closes the hair shafts.

    Nilson Rogério
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Believe me: getting old also helps quite a lot.

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    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when i need to pee i'm too distract to think about sex :-)

    iblowsheep
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay! BAD idea if you are a man. Having an erection and also having to pee is the worst!

    over opinionated
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have an overactive bladder I'd never be able to think about anything else.

    Amanda Panda
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This actually work. also shifts blood flow to diff parts of your anatomy. That's also why its hard to pee immediately following sex.

    Naima Ivansdóttir
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when i'm having sex i often have to take a break to pee so, i don't think it's going to work

    Frozengeckolover
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Think about something complicated, like mathematical equations, a long poem, or a series words in alphabetical order. The trick is to make your brain think something else is more important than your current predicament.

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    Lilly Morse
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if something grabs your foot !!

    Melody Lanzatella
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is TRUE! PARTICULARLY when you are so trashed that the room is spinning...*ahem*, at least thats what Ive heard.

    Ruocha
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or press the wall with your hands ;) Works on me!

    Dessira Buchholz
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually this is totally true. I suffer from frequent bouts of Vertigo, and my doctor gave me exercises to do to help, this one was suggested.

    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eheheheh You all in the comments are so cruel... You're not only dizzy when you're drunk. I get a bit dizzy each time I stand up quickly from a crouching position, I used to be dizzy after having my blood taken for health analyses back when I was young, also, as a teenager I'd experience random dizziness out from nowhere every once in a while, I get motion sick in busses and cars (and entertainment park rides) - in other words -> dizzy, and I even actually fainted like a couple of times in my early 20's without any previeous signs of weakness. And no, no alcohol or drugs involved, I don't do these things, and it's by choice. I guess sometimes you just lack some vitamines and minerals in your body....

    wisdom evee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and wait for this m**********r to grab my leg? download-2...c14fbe.jpg download-2-5d9c825c14fbe.jpg

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    Luis Milian
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when I have a migraine I don't think this way...pill right away

    Naomi Tillotson-Keating
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    me too. I dont have time to be messing about trying to see if ice water works. I dont want to lose three days to a vomity, darkness shrouded festival of pain.

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    Notchimine Mette
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will totally try this. Right after the puking stops of course...and the screaming. And the pleading for a quick death...

    Merilyn Horton
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually, put your feet in water as hot as you can bare, and ice on your head.( frozen peas are good). This takes blood from the brain, to the feet, and eases the headache. I use this myself.

    Cherie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find putting a cold pack (peas works) on the back of my neck works in a limited way. For me, I bend and touch my toes for immediate relief (mine are stress-related combined with neck problems).

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    Tijana Kacarevic
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont know anyone that found relief with drugs while having a migraine...its just to strong to be fixed with drugs...xD

    Terri Pearce
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better to put your feet in as hot water as you can bare. Helps to open the blood vessels to capacity increasing blood flow and prevent migraines

    Hiruya
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you. I will try that

    Sue Werner
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not good if you also have Rheumatoid Arthritis in your hands though.

    Cherie
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I don't know why you got a downvote for sayinng so, unless it was a troll passing thru with both RA and a migraine.

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    Zul Iman
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "if you desperate need to sex, start thinking about pee"

    János Nagy
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and what can I do with hands in icewater if I don`t have migraine

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    Jacqueline Gruetzbach
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else read "put deodorant on a mosquito. Bite to stop the itching."?

    Daniel Law
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not until you mentioned it. I'm still laughing!

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    Hans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Deodorant? Particulary if it contains aluminium, this is very unhealthy. Heating up the bite until it is almost unbearable is safer and also effective.

    Theodora D. Phoenix
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put gel deodorant on one once. It stung badly and made it hurt and itch worse. I will not try that again. Yes, I know that wasn't very smart.

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    Sève Lyndsay Arthur
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I use a bit of vinegar on a cotton ball, and it works very well

    over opinionated
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After bite (big bite topical in north America not sure if it's global) is literally nothing more then ammonia. I've always just dug an X in it with my finger nail. It could be a placebo effect, but its effective.

    Cherie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You got here first! Darnit. Itotallt agree, if one doesn't have it available, window cleaner works in a pinch if the main ingredient is ammonia.

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    char deplate
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How do you hold their little bitty wings up without tearing them off and still get the deodorant on them? Then do we bite them or ourself?

    Cherie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ammonia. Main ingredient in Afterbite. Works well after a hot shower.

    Cherie
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if Afterbite isn't available but window cleaner is, try it

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    Silvia Ekker
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heat is correct, it destroys the proteins the mosquito left when it bit.

    Rania Deeb
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember a friend telling me to put an X with ur nails on it and that totally works!

    Key Error
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i often use cajuput oil~ the name is quite funny rite? eheheh

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    Amanda Mackenzie B.
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's referring to the "Hold YOU'RE breath..." bit, which should be "your" for those who seem to think this woman is somehow wrong.

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    Heini Ozor
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is it supposed to make you more or less sleepy?

    Laurenz von Kal
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks I was wondering the same thing. What's the researched effect??

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    Bobby Zhang
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will feel dizzy cuz lack of oxygen and still sleepy,just feel worse...

    Belinda Mattingly
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do this when I can't get back to sleep. It always works so not too sure about this one

    khalif yakob
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tried but almost fall sleep when tryin to hold my breath...lol

    Arthur Belin
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    2nd "you're" must be "your"... Is it that hard for god's sake !?

    over opinionated
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm... depriving your brain of oxygen I'd think would make you more tired. I'm always tired about 5 minutes into a bus trip (more so if there's a lot of people breathing and there's less fresh air) so how would cutting out more improve anything?

    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So THIS is why subway trains in Seoul make you so sleepy....

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    Mark Voermans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll try it tomorrow around 3pm when my afternoon dip kicks in...

    wisdom evee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so do i blink really fast or hold my breath?

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    #10

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    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if someone hit me in the face with a shovel it'll do the same thing

    Mamato Marcello
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll just start looking at my nails. Upon realizing the need to do manicure ASAP, whatever joke there was, no longer funny.

    Evisa Isabella Rose
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When that nervous laughing hits you, at a place you should look serious tho... ΧD

    Hannah Hollowell
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm going to have to try this!!!!!!!

    Lambo Officiel
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NoNo that's not true for me once I laugh on Grammy's face and I hit myself with a sessor and I've steel laugh out loud

    Alexandra Zeres
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, just iron the darn sheets already.

    over opinionated
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've bit my tongue to do the same thing. I guess any self inflicted mild pain districts you.

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    Straub Tamás
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep a garlic too against the vampire

    Ronald Hunter
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, good idea, then I would have watery eyes and a runny nose. What an improvement.

    Moses Munthali
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How about a drop or two of eucalyptus oil on your pillow. Works for babies and adults too!

    Cherie
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Try it on your soles! You might be surprised.

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    over opinionated
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stuff up from cutting onions (most do) we'll see...

    Zoria Polunoczaja
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and to be absolutely sure there's noone around as well

    Özlm Emine
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes I knew and I am doing this for years. It works

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    Luis Milian
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is call having a journal.

    Evisa Isabella Rose
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or do something creative! It really helps...

    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, writing is creative too, so.... But I agree.

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    Ruocha
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't help during an exam XD

    Hiruya
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It helps. I recommend it to patients/clients

    Bobby Zhang
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my hero's journey and I am coming to break the threshold

    Notchimine Mette
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. This works. Writing is relaxing.

    .gas.
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or punch someone in the throat. ;-)

    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    still waiting for the end of that sentence explaining why we should do that...

    Matleena Korhonen
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it clears your thinking and makes you observe your own words from the recipient's perspective (which is usually much more forgiving ;)

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    Evisa Isabella Rose
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I know how to get rid of them irritating throat tickles that brings tears in your eyes too... hmhmhm

    Catherine Chisnall
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scratch where in your ear? The lobe? Inside? More detail needed.

    Zsófi Tombor
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Inside , just put your indexfinger in the hole and start shaking/waving with your hand :D sounds funny but it helps :D

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    Laurenz von Kal
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmmm why not simply clear your throat? o.O

    Hannah Hollowell
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because wherever the vibration is when you clear your throat is isn't deep enough to scratch the itch in your throat. Believe me I've tried!!!!!!!!!

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    Veronika Grundova
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats oposite for me, when i cleaning my ear, i always start cough :D

    Cherie
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it may be dislodging something near your eustation (sp?) tube.

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    Terri Pearce
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lemon and honey is probably healthier!

    Daria B
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or... Just have some water.

    Diodon
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmm is it the bone marrow or the sugar that soothes?

    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    originally Mashmallows was made with the root of a plant who help treating sore throat. no sure if that plant are still a component of this treat. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Althaea_officinalis)

    Aryadna Andreica
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now a have an excuse to eat them all day :)))))))))))

    Snow Cat
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a sore throat right now

    Viviane Katz
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When swallowing even liquids hurt, I was able to drink a thick peach juice.

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    Hans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    50%? How do you measure the amount of pain?

    wisdom evee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how he f**k does that have to do with a tooth?

    Linty T
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so what if it's a placebo, sharona? the end result is all that matters, and placebo's often work. *power of the mind* ;)

    Sharona Hartkamp
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a placebo.... Most of the hacks are

    Beste Bayol
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or put a cold raki on your tooth :))

    Megan Duffy
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Using a scale from 1 to 10. Nurses use this everyday to assess pain and effectiveness of medications.

    Natalie Blenkhorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find applying heat to the area really helps eg wheat pillow, cooled down hot water bottle.

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    Maci Wilcox
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This works! BELIVE me! I do this all the time!!!

    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think the purpose of that it's to put your tongue (which is warm) on the back of your throat to warm it up. What is causing brainfreeze it's the sudden cold who go through your throat. The brain interpreted it as a pain so send it a pain impulse. The brain can be a pain in the a$$ sometime :-)

    Fire Bird
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it is a response to a blood vessel in the back of your throat. The vessel feels the cold and it immediately dilates which sends a rush of blood to your brain which causes the brain freeze. Drink some warm water to restrict the vessel and it will go away.

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    Frozengeckolover
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never had a brain freeze. Does this mean I do not have a brain? Omg!

    Hannah Hollowell
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm going to have to get a blast from Sonic to try this out...life is hard;)

    Tash Laf
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this does not work..i have tried this many times

    Christina Schrant
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brain freeze happens when the roof of your mouth gets too cold, so I find rubbing my tongue quickly against the roof works to heat it more quickly

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    Sophikins
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i frolick in brain freezes

    Shawen Uthman
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that why or is it because sneeze rhymes with brain freeze?

    sisaloofafump
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's because you're projecting the heat from your tongue to your brain, (at least thats what i was told in school)

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    .gas.
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This helps a little, but does not eliminate the problem. Try to avoid having cold stuff touch the roof of your mouth at all.

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    Javi Sánchez
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless you're hiding from a monster in a closet

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    .gas.
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or just sneeze. It's your body's way of getting rid of junk that shouldn't be in there. Why keep it in?

    Đằng Hải Trân
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometime u need to be quiet, like hushing a baby, this would be helpful. But prevent a sneeze is not stimulated, may harmful

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    Iyant Z
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's always better to LET IT GO

    PandAngelique
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love to sneeze! Such a relief ;)

    Anette Hansen
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You only put the sneeze on hold. I do this exercises every time I have to sneeze when I really shouldn't.

    Rosa Greyhound
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you are somewhere where you need to be silent, to prevent a sneeze, press the top of your lip just beneath your nose. Trust me this works

    over opinionated
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always rubbed the bridge of my nose. It works half the time. Gonna try this next bus trip (allergies)

    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and if i doesn't work you have a risk to bitting it

    Kika Virtanen
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It didn't say between your teeth.....and this works.

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    Leonie Brok
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That doesn't work for me. I just get more teary

    Sharday James
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read somewhere this is how you start crying...

    over opinionated
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then why do your eyes water during a starring contest?

    Anna Mcaffee
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow that's some kind of ninja skill.

    Kelly Young
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because it dries out your eyes

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    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so when you saw someone who looks angry and want to fight it's just because they're about to throw up

    Juan Fe
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then they suck at making a proper fist

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    Rèdiño - -
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk despite all the comments about breaking your thumb, it works for me

    Missannie Dee
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smile, real or fake will interrupt you gagging reflex.

    Lisa Johnson
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No-probably like when someone gags trying to change a smelly diaper!

    Deanna Magnante Patella
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't work. At. All. Just pinch the bridge of your nose, gag stopped!

    Deanna Magnante Patella
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this doesn't work. at. all. Just pinch the bridge of your nose, gag stopped!

    Pengicorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thumb* The persons arez totally good english

    Laurenz von Kal
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it give you the time to reach the wc I'll try it ;)

    chachkimooch
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...or stop watching Donald Trump speak.

    Emma Öhrström
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I automatically so this when I'm feeling sick!

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    Danielle M Davis
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A better explanation would be, to put your thumb in your mouth and blow. As if you were blowing up a balloon. It's the bearing down that slows your heart rate.

    Chance Burnett
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My doctor told me this one... I have a heart condition that causes it to speed up randomly

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    Kjorn
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if i blow too hard will it stopped?

    Megan Pippenger
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As weird as this sounds, this is what was told to me by the doctors in the ER when I went in for an SVT event (my heartrate shot up to like 225bpm. Yeah. They put a towel soaked in icewater on my face and the shock slowed my heart back to normal.) He said that if I feel my heart start to race and it won't slow back down, even after physical exercise has stopped, that I should put my thumb in my mouth and blow, like blowing up a balloon. And funny thing is it does work.

    Pedro
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had the same experience once, was awful. You also can cough.

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    Hans
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or simply take the elevator!