Is this normal.

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So ever since I was around 7-9 I could not stand people coughing, clearing their throat, burping, yawning, sneezing, etc. once or twice doesn't really bother me but if its consistent it really gets to me. I don't remember doing it before 7-9 years old its like I just woke up one day and this problem appeared. I try my best not to do it in public. along the years I've gotten new habits to try and cope with whatever this is I have. Around the time I first got it it only bothered me with family (my mom passed when I was 7 so I lived with my grandparents and dad) I'd usually throw a fit and stomp or scream, then as time passed I developed new habits to cope with this mystery thing: putting a blanket by the bottom of my door + putting a blanket in the crease at the top of my door (thought i was blocking out the 'cough air') opening and closing my window, opening the mailslot over and over, hitting myself in my right ear, opening and closing the door, and fanning the air with my hand. Most of my coping habits consist of doing things over and over. Sometimes I'd cry because no one got how much the coughing and stuff bothered me and kept doing it and it drove me so crazy and i couldn't do anything about it. I still have this problem for the most part but not as bad today, I wanna just NOT let it bother me but its not that easy. Is this crazy? Does anyone else have this problem? Whats wrong with me?

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  • ojimpu
    6 years ago

    I had asthma and now it's just asthma attacks. But when it hits me, I would cough for hours inconsistently or the whole day. The latest one I had was around march, my cough lasted weeks until there was blood in my phlegm.

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  • TexasToast09
    7 years ago

    To sum everything up: It's not normal, you aren't crazy, and it sounds like you could have OCD. It also sounds like your mom's death isn't something you ever got over. You should talk to a therapist and get help if you need it.

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  • Faceless
    7 years ago

    This is crazy but i think its underlying resentment you feel towards those you live with and it just fucking exploded into everytime anyone coughs. I hate the sound of people stirring their coffee. Short time, long time doesnt matter fucking hate it. And I realized its not the stirring sound I hate, its the fucking people stirring the coffee. Like my sister or sister inlaw. Thats just me tho. You could be way more fucked up.

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