WEIRD SENSATION FEELS GOOD

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I'm another one with this euphoric "brain-gasm," and this is the first forum I've found that really nails it as far as what it is and how it feels. and yes, it really is euphoric. I would totally get waves of it when watching the kids I babysat draw, complete tasks, or do anything that's focused yet quiet and calm like that. My eyes to do tend to water a bit, and I try not to really move or think or anything too much as to not have it go away.

I also get in while in a library, especially with people working at computers. Oddly enough (I haven't seen it mentioned yet), listening to someone CHEW GUM can even be strangely satisfying (and at times gross). I never met anyone before that talks about this or has even experienced it. Would love to see the article the last poster referred to.

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I definitely don't have narcolepsy...but I have experienced this same thing since I was a kid. Mine is always related to watching someone concentrate or do something slowly. I used to fall asleep watch billiards because I could get that feeling a lot. I've wondered most of my life what it was and would love to know more about it. It is definitely a great feeling. I never associated it with older people or people talking--just concentrating on a task. It's so weird though...and I was shocked to find other people describing it like this.

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Same thing happens to me, I wish that there was a way that I could control it and do it when ever I want. I feel like if I were to concentrate enouph maybe there is a way I could do it myself.

TDMII · Newbie Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

I also get AIHO.
I've gotten it since I was very young; I'm 18 now.

I most commonly get it when someone concentrates on something that is mine. But it is not limited to only my things. it just happens most often with them.
Like, someone proof reads my essay in front of me.
Or someone takes interest in something I have, and they examine it.

One of the earliest I can remember is a friend in class in 2nd grade thought my pencil holder was cool and picked it up to look at it.

My most recent was about a minute ago, which prompted me to google.
It was not a usual trigger though.
I was filling out a online survey for a guy who need info to design a guitar amp for a class.
I suppose I felt it knowing he would see my responses and they would mean something.

It's almost a fascination in knowing someone else is thinking about something.

I've never heard anyone else talk about it, so I always wondered if it was just me.

I wish it happened more, though.

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I knew other people had to have this, I've had it for as long as I remember. Mostly what sets it off is when people gesture with their hands while talking. I used to watch TV evangelists talk and tell their bible stories and I would just ride the 'brain-gasm' for hours sometimes. I wish I could take a drug to set it off, it rivals ecstasy at times.

SWilson · Newbie Joined: 07 Aug 2008 Posts: 1

My experience of this is very similar to TDMII's - I've had these sensations for as long as I can remember and one thing which can trigger them is when someone is concentrating on something of mine (I remember a schoolmate looking at a piece of written work I'd done and feeling totally blissed out). I have also been able to trigger it when of the verge of dosing on the train home from work. Unfortunately, it seems to be happening less often as I get older (44 now), but when it does it's heaven.

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I have it too. I have absolutely no control of when it happens, but I can usually keep it happening for awhile once it starts. It usually happens when someone is doing something completely for me.

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Wow. I get this too. It's been happening for as long as I remember. I wish I knew why it happened, but I love when it does. Just makes me feel really relaxed and happy.

scout028 · Newbie Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 1

It's so gratifying to know that other people feel this, too! I've felt it from time to time my whole life (I'm 20 now), and every time I try and describe it to someone they look at me like I'm from outer space.

I only get it when I'm alone with another person and they are reading or writing something that has to do with me, like if they're looking at one of my yearbooks or proofreading. They can't be talking, though -- as soon as they say something, the feeling abruptly goes away for me.

I'll keep this page bookmarked. I doubt this feeling is damaging, and I feel really comforted to know that you all experience this too!

On a side note, I've been able to get little flashes of it when it's quiet and I'm trying to sleep. I try to envision someone near me who is reading or writing, and sometimes I'm able to get that tingling in the back of my head for a little bit. Go figure.

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I've also had this for a very long time. I'm in a position at the moment to do some research into what we all have, and I think it could be extremely interesting.
Let's find out exactly what's happening here. Whatever it is, it's certainly wonderful.

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