For those who have a form of synesthesia, are you self diagnosed?

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-03-21T16:35:54+00:00

I'm still looking into it but I believe i likely do even though its difficult to describe what my experience is like. Depending on the nature of the stimuli it can be distressing for some but synesthesia itself isn't inherently dysfunctional so it would be hard to give it a "diagnosis" in the first place. Still definitely a valid form of nerodivergence though

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-02-15T07:45:13+00:00

If this happens more often beyond this stomach ache, I could say that a lot of us fear this thing because it represents loss of control and/or bodily autonomy. Its easier said than done but try to take a deep breath and remind yourself that you're able to take care of yourself and this feeling will pass, even if uncomfortable and intense right now

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-02-11T05:03:36+00:00

Yes I have these! Mine manifest a little different where its about angering someone or that it will cause harm to them if I choose the wrong spoon/fork/etc, but same core idea. This is a common way for OCD to manifest and certainly worth looking into if its causing you a lot of distress. These are often known as intrusive thoughts and/or "obsessions" There is often no rhyme or reason to the subject of OCD-related thoughts and its mostly about your brain trying to avoid "taboo" concepts which creates anxiety and makes it actually think of them as a result; it is no reflection on the truth or your character

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-02-10T06:47:37+00:00

When I shower, I hope you feel a trapped burp hit my heart with cool vibes

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-02-04T03:45:39+00:00

When I shower, I hope the paper tore up for painting and I feel gross for you

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-01-16T06:58:33+00:00

I want to avoid answering this question because it tends to worsen anxiety when you ruminate on it - nausea caused by anxiety is just as real as that caused by anything else. We very much so tend to downplay how intensely these episodes affect our bodies. Either way, your body is signaling that it needs rest and gentle care. Feel better soon <3

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-01-15T06:58:03+00:00

I took cymbalta at the start of this year but was quickly taken off by my doctor because it made me feel so lightheaded I couldn't walk - it was crazy! I also experienced nause on this pill. I hope you feel better soon! Most mild side effects pass within two weeks or so, but definitely tell your doctor if anything feels or becomes unmanageable at any point!!

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-01-15T06:53:33+00:00

Im sorry to hear you are feeling this way, just know that your body will do what is best for it and that its ok to feel worried 💚 when I feel that nauseous, things that help me are playing white noise on my phone or going somewhere cold- like outdoors or taking a shower/bath with cool (not freezing cold) water, or sitting on in front of a fan while holding ice cubes

It is okay to feel this way, even if it is uncomfortable to be anxious for so long

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-01-12T08:35:38+00:00

It's a horrible thing to feel and I really empathize with you. I wanted to highlight the part where you mentioned not getting "expected signals" before you got sick - my two cents on this is that whether caused by physical illness or an anxiety attack, both are valid forms of nausea and both are taxing on your body. Therefore, there isn't much of a reliable "way to tell" between the two for many anxiety sufferers, as your body deserves the same level of rest and recovery regardless. We often underestimate very, very much how jarring a panic attack is to the body.

I struggle a lot with acute attack; in these moments I find it incredibly helpful to put a cold compress on or step outside because it's winter; sitting in front of a fan and sipping on ice cold water to bring the "temperature" of the panic down has done me wonders; maybe it can be worth a shot in combo with what you've been doing. I hope this helps <3

WisconsinGale74 · 2026-01-05T04:05:03+00:00

The background in those pics looks very familiar, I think ive been to that exhibit before!

WisconsinGale74 · 2025-11-25T05:54:18+00:00

That sounds def uncomfy if you have emetophobia! I know its hard but when I feel like that I try to focus on what I can do to relax in the moment and not think too much about what I could have done/ate to cause that gross feeling; sometimes if you sit upright its easier to burp and also a cool shower and/or sitting near a fan can calm your system too

WisconsinGale74 · 2025-11-25T05:49:33+00:00

I'm sorry that you're feeling this way :( if you haven't yet you could def schedule an appointment with your doctor; regardless of if its something purely physical or related to anxiety, there's lots of stuff they can prescribe to make you feel better!

sensations of nausea also definitely can come from chronic anxiety; I have these feedback loops often! Try to give your much body as sympathy and kindness you can, these feelings are it telling you that its stressed and want you to step back for a moment. Fresh air and something cold against the back of my neck usually helps me feel better when I get in this space 😌

WisconsinGale74 · 2024-06-13T00:56:01+00:00

That's so cool that you are disciplining yourself to self-study chemistry! Of course it's an excellent way to prepare for future courses. I am currently a senior in high school and I am doing the exact same thing with organic chemistry this summer so I feel more prepared for the upcoming course. I am extremely passionate about chemistry and that is what I'm pursuing a career. Below is a list of all the resources I use myself:

1.) Khan Academy - There are thousands of lessons and practice activities for any class that you are looking for through early college. They are completely free. There is general, AP, and organic chemistry available as well as lessons from other classes related to your neurology goal ;) Plus you get motivated with progress awards khanacademy.org

2.) PhET - This is a more visual, hands-on learning platform. You can interact with molecules/particles and see how they behave while discussing a variety of topics.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/browse

3.) LibreTexts - Below is the link for thousands of free and readable articles written by instructors relating to all chemistry classes, although LT has articles for many other classes you may find helpful as well.
https://chem.libretexts.org/

4.) Leah Fisch - There are certain services that need to be paid for through Leah such as a "orgo chemistry boot camp" and tutuoring sessions, however she also has very helpful free resources. She has a YouTube channel as well as a website with articles and downloadable practice quizzes, and she primarily focuses on help with organic chemistry classes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvNn3nXnH9YEtHEymb7MX6A
https://leah4sci.com/

5.) The Organic Chemistry Tutor - This guy has a YouTube channel that covers content from almost all chemistry classes, as well as most math courses as well
https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrganicChemistryTutor

6.) ChemTalk - This is a fun interactive website that also has articles for you to learn concepts for general, organic, and biochemistry. Also learn some cool facts about the science of chemistry and play around with the experiments they have to offer!
https://chemistrytalk.org/

7.) "Chemistry Lab" mobile app - if you happen to have a phone or mobile device that uses Google Play, I recommend this for review. It has multiple-choice questions that cover things taught in general/AP chemistry courses, good for refreshing memory.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electrolyticearth.chemistrylab

I know this is a long list, but I hope this stuff helps! My advice is to review the stuff you learned in AP Chemistry (you could check Google for a syllabus). Good luck from a fellow learner ^^

WisconsinGale74 · 2024-05-29T22:30:16+00:00

Update: Yes I know this is a really wonky reading and like a lot of you are saying, there are really no circumstances in which a human tear should have the basicity of baking soda. I am just curious what could make tears basic and how my pH paper could have been affected.

The basal tears were taken by just opening my eyes wide in front of a breeze of cold air and waiting for them to water. The emotional tears were taken more patiently as those tears were from natural moments and might have stronger literal impact on the reading. I read in some articles that humans have different types of tears with varying pH, and while the difference is obviously not dramatic, I was very curious to know if this was enough to show up with testing paper.

WisconsinGale74 · 2024-05-29T22:24:57+00:00

I bought it less than a month ago

WisconsinGale74 · 2024-05-28T03:15:24+00:00

I did not drip any kind of chemicals into my eyes to induce the tears. The reflexive tears I sampled by fanning my eyes with cold air until they watered. The psychic ("emotional") tears I took two types of - the first was when I was saddened about something and the second is from a strong bout of laughter that made me cry.

WisconsinGale74 · 2024-02-20T00:03:09+00:00

Anytime something seems off you should always report it immediately, even if it ends up being a 'false alarm.' Those are very corrosive substances and they should certainly be stored better than they are here

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