I often temporarily lose control and feeling in my arm entirely if I e.g. fall asleep on my arm for a while. It can be quite entertaining trying to complete simple actions while feeling like you're piloting a foreign object.
Dang. Any relevant experiences I should know about? I hate that you have to go through all that, but I also recognize how valuable your experience and knowledge is there. Plus, this stuff is really neat to consider.
I hadn't ever heard that song. Thanks for sharing it. I have to admit that I knew there was some sort of fear when it comes to the dentist because an ex of mine was EXTREMELY afraid of the dentist. I had to make his appointments, talk him into it and actually go with him to hold his hand! I knew that fear was there but never fully understood it. I have Epilepsy, so I know what you're talking about as far as the brain goes. I used to think that most things I have to deal with are ones that only those like myself understand because that's what society teaches you. There ARE some things that only those like myself understand too but there are ALOT of things that others understand as well. After all, everyone has a brain. Unless we're talking about the scarecrow in the wizard of Oz that is and I highly doubt that we are. Anyway, thank you for NOT letting that fear control you. You SERIOUSLY do not want to see what happens when you DON'T go to the dentist.
I love trying to understand how others think! The big takeaway for me is always that you can get a better idea by using your imagination, but also that there is a whole wide world of diversity of experience out there. I'm here for all of it.
I have to admit that this DID make me understand part of what my ex felt about the dentist but it didn't fully take away my NOT understanding how anyone could let that go so much. You go to the dentist even with that fear and really... it's a good thing you do. TRUST me there! All in all, I wish that everyone thought like you. This world would be a better place if everyone were open to listening and learning from each others experiences. I think maybe some are in a bubble they're afraid to pop. I know that sounds a tad crazy but maybe....what are your thoughts?
Doesn't sound crazy to me, Angela! Folks are definitely in their own little bubbles. I'm hoping to break through to some of them, but that only works if they want out of the bubble in the first place. I'm also working on creeping out of my own bubble, and it is a lifelong process.
I herniated a disk in my back from going too hard on the basketball court and man o man did I get the best needles and pins for a couple years. Sometimes I'd have to use my left hand to pick up my the 20lb useless anchor that my right arm would turn into. It was just my right side. I messed up the tubing pretty bad I guess
Yikes! But also: similar stories surround me. Jiu jitsu is not particularly kind on the body, although you can learn and evolve around the terrible things that might happen if you're smart about it.
One time I landed on my head during a throw at a tournament, and I felt numbness and needles all the way down my arm. That was enough of a wake-up call for me to start adjusting immediately. I wasn't a total idiot!
Oh shit, yeah protect the dome, protect the spine. That injury was when I realized bad things could happen to me and I had better be a little smarter ike maybe stretch once in a while. Also that I hated hospitals, never wanted to go back to one and that narcotics forced an impossible choice between pain and pooing; choose poo.
I drink a gallon of coffee every day, so it's hard for me to imagine being unable to duke for an extended period.. but yes, that does not sound pleasant in any capacity.
Side note: I slipped and fell on my tailbone a few years ago, right outside my front door where a little ice had formed overnight. I tend to walk like an old person nowadays. So be it! Ain't slippin'.
I was playing some super high level ping pong the other day (still pretty good dammit) but picking up that stupid little ball from the corners it ends up in got my knees crunking
I was on pins and needles waiting for this essay to drop.
Did we talk about this one a while back? Some of the tubes that connect things inside me aren't working properly.
Feels more recent than that. I'm trying to put my finger on it by my hand is numb from sitting funny.
"Never let a good dentist's office visit go to waste!" is my mantra.
I pictured a Hindu yogi on a bed of nails
Interesting brain jump! "On a bed of nails" isn't as common as "on pins and needles", but I do hear it from time to time.
I often temporarily lose control and feeling in my arm entirely if I e.g. fall asleep on my arm for a while. It can be quite entertaining trying to complete simple actions while feeling like you're piloting a foreign object.
I'm pretty sure we used to call this tactic "the stranger" when I was a teenager.
I did hear of this particular method some godless heathens allegedly use…
Allegedly, Sears catalog underwear model pics would do in a pinch.
I have neuropathy from diabetes and MS. Frustrating.
Dang. Any relevant experiences I should know about? I hate that you have to go through all that, but I also recognize how valuable your experience and knowledge is there. Plus, this stuff is really neat to consider.
I hadn't ever heard that song. Thanks for sharing it. I have to admit that I knew there was some sort of fear when it comes to the dentist because an ex of mine was EXTREMELY afraid of the dentist. I had to make his appointments, talk him into it and actually go with him to hold his hand! I knew that fear was there but never fully understood it. I have Epilepsy, so I know what you're talking about as far as the brain goes. I used to think that most things I have to deal with are ones that only those like myself understand because that's what society teaches you. There ARE some things that only those like myself understand too but there are ALOT of things that others understand as well. After all, everyone has a brain. Unless we're talking about the scarecrow in the wizard of Oz that is and I highly doubt that we are. Anyway, thank you for NOT letting that fear control you. You SERIOUSLY do not want to see what happens when you DON'T go to the dentist.
I love trying to understand how others think! The big takeaway for me is always that you can get a better idea by using your imagination, but also that there is a whole wide world of diversity of experience out there. I'm here for all of it.
I have to admit that this DID make me understand part of what my ex felt about the dentist but it didn't fully take away my NOT understanding how anyone could let that go so much. You go to the dentist even with that fear and really... it's a good thing you do. TRUST me there! All in all, I wish that everyone thought like you. This world would be a better place if everyone were open to listening and learning from each others experiences. I think maybe some are in a bubble they're afraid to pop. I know that sounds a tad crazy but maybe....what are your thoughts?
Doesn't sound crazy to me, Angela! Folks are definitely in their own little bubbles. I'm hoping to break through to some of them, but that only works if they want out of the bubble in the first place. I'm also working on creeping out of my own bubble, and it is a lifelong process.
I herniated a disk in my back from going too hard on the basketball court and man o man did I get the best needles and pins for a couple years. Sometimes I'd have to use my left hand to pick up my the 20lb useless anchor that my right arm would turn into. It was just my right side. I messed up the tubing pretty bad I guess
Yikes! But also: similar stories surround me. Jiu jitsu is not particularly kind on the body, although you can learn and evolve around the terrible things that might happen if you're smart about it.
One time I landed on my head during a throw at a tournament, and I felt numbness and needles all the way down my arm. That was enough of a wake-up call for me to start adjusting immediately. I wasn't a total idiot!
Oh shit, yeah protect the dome, protect the spine. That injury was when I realized bad things could happen to me and I had better be a little smarter ike maybe stretch once in a while. Also that I hated hospitals, never wanted to go back to one and that narcotics forced an impossible choice between pain and pooing; choose poo.
I drink a gallon of coffee every day, so it's hard for me to imagine being unable to duke for an extended period.. but yes, that does not sound pleasant in any capacity.
Side note: I slipped and fell on my tailbone a few years ago, right outside my front door where a little ice had formed overnight. I tend to walk like an old person nowadays. So be it! Ain't slippin'.
I was playing some super high level ping pong the other day (still pretty good dammit) but picking up that stupid little ball from the corners it ends up in got my knees crunking
I love ping pong! Let's play sometimes. You'll probably destroy me, but I'll be at least marginally competitive.
Oh yeah, for sure I’d crush you. I know you didn’t ask, but if you like the ping pong - and you haven’t seen it - you ought check out Ping Pong Playa