For as long as I can remember, there are certain things that whenever I encounter them or think of them (or smell them), my throat closes up instantly and I get a very bad gag reflex, to the point where I have to force myself to think of or smell something else or I'm probably going to throw up (I never actually did throw up, but it feels like it would get to that point).
The unusual thing here is that the things that activate this are not gross at all - it's basements, concrete walls, certain types of stairways and stairs (those with hard surfaces, raw concrete, etc). I don't even need to be in those places, all I need is a picture or just to think of them or even read the word. Even typing this post activates this feeling pretty bad. But at the same time, I'm strangely drawn to these things... e.g. I love the smell of basements, even though it makes me gag.
I realise this sounds pretty odd - but has anyone ever experienced anything like this? I'd like to feel less weird :-D
The unusual thing here is that the things that activate this are not gross at all - it's basements, concrete walls, certain types of stairways and stairs (those with hard surfaces, raw concrete, etc). I don't even need to be in those places, all I need is a picture or just to think of them or even read the word. Even typing this post activates this feeling pretty bad. But at the same time, I'm strangely drawn to these things... e.g. I love the smell of basements, even though it makes me gag.
I realise this sounds pretty odd - but has anyone ever experienced anything like this? I'd like to feel less weird :-D
Well i have experienced something like what you described here( but probably not quite so severe) when i think of , smell or even picture Kraft dinner in my mind i feel like i want to throw up yet for some reason i absolutely love it hope you don't feel so weird anymore. :-D
Hahahah, I love the way you phrased that :-D
friend you are not alone. I have been experiencing this too. mind plays this game. did you get any clue how to deal with it yet ?