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I used to like mushrooms in my salads, but lately I've been unable to stop my association of the texture of the mushroom with a dog's nose. It makes me feel like I'm chewing on a clean dog's nose. It both disgusts me and makes me feel like an animal abuser even though I know it's not actually the nose of a dog.
The texture is a bit off putting. I used to love mushrooms. All kinds of mushrooms...til the one day back in 1999. I got a stomach virus and the last thing I ate before puking my brains out was a portobello mushroom sandwich. Quite possibly one of the worst things ever imaginable to barf back up. I only started very slowly reintroducing mushies back into my diet maybe two years ago and I've only had them a handful of times. But I'm still scared and scarred. Baby steps.
*shivers*
No it is not normal. You have allowed the irrational fear to take precedence of the rational. You would probably be best served by speaking to a psychiatrist as your irrational fears are probably not uncommon and this "dog nose" incident is probably one of the more debilitating issues you have come across. if this is untreated- your fears will become greater, they will begin to overwhelm you and significantly negatively effect your life. Please get help and good mental health.