I get headaches and migraines ridiculously easily. Are you wearing a heavily scented lotion, some funky smelling gunk in your hair, or way too much perfume and it's hot out? Does the crap you're wearing have a "complex" smell? Do you have one of those disgusting plug-in air fresheners, or God forbid, one of those contraptions that shoots stink out of it? Is the smell of vanilla involved in any way? Thanks, I have a headache now. Also, you smell like shit.
Am I watching the tv from any angle except straight on? Did the height of the tv change by two inches? Is that bulb 20 watts brighter? Did you move the lamp? Sunny out with no sunglasses? Storm front coming in? Headache.
I'm also sensitive to noises. I get angry when I hear a "sharp" sound repeatedly, like one person clapping, or slamming a cabinet door. If I'm startled by a loud noise, waves go through my field of vision, and I get a rush of adrenaline that gives me the sensation of of electric needles shooting to the tips of my fingers. I'm especially cheerful after that happens, especially if someone did it on purpose. Some mental health professionals would call it a symptom of PTSD. I call it the reason you shouldn't sneak up behind me, that's why you got cut.
Other loud noises, such as a baby crying or someone talking with a loud or shrill tone of voice causes the sound and sensation of popping and crackling in my right ear. If it's just the right frequency, I hear static that's almost louder than the noise itself. I also have a constant, unrelenting ringing in my ear, that's at least two tones, feels as though it's coming from behind me on the right side, and get insanely loud when I'm in complete silence.
Obviously, I'm a giggle to be around.
Have I mentioned that I have sensitive skin, and will freak out on you if you poke or scratch me? Let's wrestle - or better yet, get me to exercise with you - take me jogging. I don't get ridiculous injuries, and I promise I won't bitch about getting shin splints for six months afterward.
You know you want to be my friend. I'm fun, dammit!
