Usually when I try to stop a sneeze I end up with a questionable fart. With this in mind I think I’ll just sneeze from now on. Dire consequences and such.
this post was submitted on 14 Dec 2023
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People are crazy.
If you must stop a sneeze, pinch the corners of your eyes near the tear ducts. This will flush your sinuses a bit and likely clear whatever tickling twinge is about to make you sneeze.
60% of the time, works every time.
Pushing up on the cartilage between your nostrils can also do the trick.
Don't do both at the same time though, or you'll take a screenshot.
This frightens me because I've had considerable pain in my throat from trying to stifle a sneeze. I never realized I could actually hurt myself doing that.
You can also hurt yourself by holding your urine in for too long. If your body needs to get something out, you should probably let it do so. Maybe find a restroom first....
Well, at least the injury wasn’t severe. Now people who have read this story understand that not letting a massive pressure buildup escape your body is a bad thing.