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Physiology & Medicine / Re: Is it common or useful to be able to control goosebumps, and pulse, at will?
« on: 18/03/2016 17:26:08 »
*waves hand*
Me, too! 35yo female, mother of three, and I have slight synesthesia. I've been able to control my goosebumps or tingles or whatever since as long as I can remember. Easier in some circumstances, used to have to 'use a muscle' and don't anymore. I'd LOVE to know what causes it. I've often thought about finding a willing neuroscience person to scan me while I'm doing it. Definitely helps with pain, and having done it during labor... helped tremendously. I always thought I was alone, and search google every few years to see what pops up. This time it found this forum and I'm ecstatic!!
Me, too! 35yo female, mother of three, and I have slight synesthesia. I've been able to control my goosebumps or tingles or whatever since as long as I can remember. Easier in some circumstances, used to have to 'use a muscle' and don't anymore. I'd LOVE to know what causes it. I've often thought about finding a willing neuroscience person to scan me while I'm doing it. Definitely helps with pain, and having done it during labor... helped tremendously. I always thought I was alone, and search google every few years to see what pops up. This time it found this forum and I'm ecstatic!!