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Post by Susie_Homemaker on May 3, 2022 14:29:13 GMT
I've always called them sunshine sneezes. You know, when you first step outside into the sunshine, it makes you sneeze. My DD does this and my DH does sometimes.
I found this about it here
Are you a sunshine sneezer? Do you have a parent that is, or do your kids do it?
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Post by naby64 on May 3, 2022 14:36:40 GMT
I am not. However, my ODS, 30, intentionally looks at the sun to sneeze. I don't know why.
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Post by teacherlisa on May 3, 2022 14:42:22 GMT
I am not. Back when I was teaching,, about 20 years ago, I had a child in class (Pre-K) who was crying and just refusing to walk out to the playground. Literal temper tantrum. He was telling me when he goes outside he is going to sneeze and he did not want to go. I told him that would not happen, and that he had to go outside. Well, of course the minute he walked outside, he sneezed and in true little kid style-boogers everywhere. Then, he started yelling at me that I had lied to him and I was wrong etc. Of course I felt terrible. Got him a tissue, got him situated and told him I was sorry. He went off to play and the rest of the day was fine. When his mom picked him up he told her “Mom!!! teacherlisa lied to me” lol. Hopefully he’s not in therapy today lol.
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Post by workingclassdog on May 3, 2022 14:43:01 GMT
Yep.. I would say about 70% - 80% of the time
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Post by disneypal on May 3, 2022 14:45:00 GMT
Yes, I sneeze when I first get out in the sunshine - I once read that the reason for this is that you sneeze because it protects your eyes from the initial bright light. ETA: I have brown eyes
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Post by lindah on May 3, 2022 14:45:22 GMT
Yes, I am, but neither of my children is, nor is my dh.
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Post by malibou on May 3, 2022 14:45:59 GMT
I am a sunshine sneezer, as is ds. Dh is not.
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Post by jenjie on May 3, 2022 14:55:49 GMT
I’ve never heard of this! Dh grandmother would sneeze every morning after she woke up. I thought that’s what you were going to ask about. 😊
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Post by iluvpink on May 3, 2022 15:02:12 GMT
Yes, that's me. My family laughs at me.
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Post by maryannscraps on May 3, 2022 16:49:30 GMT
My mother is! We always laughed at her when we were little (isn't that cruel???) She also sneezes at the smell of black pepper.
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Post by greendragonlady on May 3, 2022 17:21:03 GMT
Sometimes
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Post by scrappert on May 3, 2022 17:27:54 GMT
Yes I am. I always say I am allergic to the sun.
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Post by Zee on May 3, 2022 17:33:24 GMT
My DD is! I always thought it was so weird. I never knew there were others.
Also, she sneezes three times exactly, every time.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on May 3, 2022 17:37:15 GMT
Yes, and my dad does, too. I've learned over the yeas to compensate. I either put on my sunglasses before I walk outside or I walk out with my head down and my eyes mostly closed. I once read it has to do with lighter eye pigment.
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Post by peace on May 3, 2022 18:24:12 GMT
I am a sometimes as well.
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Post by valincal on May 3, 2022 19:00:18 GMT
Yes, sometimes. And also when I pluck my eyebrows. 😄
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Post by peasapie on May 3, 2022 19:05:35 GMT
My daughter is, and so is her father.
My son and I are not.
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Post by Neisey on May 3, 2022 20:59:00 GMT
I am! Also bright lights. I don’t know anyone else in my family who is.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on May 3, 2022 21:43:42 GMT
Not every time like with pepper, but yes, bright sunlight frequently makes me sneeze.
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Post by Ryann on May 3, 2022 22:01:17 GMT
While I'm not an automatic sunshine sneezer, if I feel a sneeze coming on I look towards the sun or a bright light to help trigger it.
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Post by joteves on May 3, 2022 22:46:36 GMT
Yes, with bright lights too!
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Post by joteves on May 3, 2022 22:47:31 GMT
Yes, sometimes. And also when I pluck my eyebrows. 😄 Me too, so weird, isn't it?
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Post by gramasue on May 3, 2022 22:48:59 GMT
I can't recall bright sunshine triggering a sneeze, but I do sneeze when I put pepper into a dish I'm cooking. Doesn't matter how far away I hold the shaker.
I hate when a sneeze is 'lurking' in the back of your nose and won't happen. I've learned that if I raise my arms out from the sides of my body, it brings it on.
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Post by moretimeplease on May 3, 2022 22:51:57 GMT
My dad, my hubby, and my son are all sunshine sneezers.
How many of you sunshine sneezers have brown eyes? I always thought it was just blue-eyed people that are afflicted, but my son has brown eyes.
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Post by pepperwood on May 3, 2022 23:23:44 GMT
I am a sun sneezer. My maternal grandparents both were and my niece is one too.
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Post by putabuttononit on May 3, 2022 23:25:56 GMT
Wow! I assumed this was just me. I always sneeze when I step into the sun. It’s annoying 😋
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Post by roxley on May 3, 2022 23:58:55 GMT
Yes, and my dad does, too. I've learned over the yeas to compensate. I either put on my sunglasses before I walk outside or I walk out with my head down and my eyes mostly closed. I once read it has to do with lighter eye pigment. My daughter does and she has very light blue eyes. Now I want to know what everyone else’s eye color is!
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Post by cmhs on May 4, 2022 0:52:44 GMT
No, but if a sneeze is "stuck", I will look at a light or towards the sun to help me sneeze.
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Post by kate on May 4, 2022 1:07:43 GMT
While I'm not an automatic sunshine sneezer, if I feel a sneeze coming on I look towards the sun or a bright light to help trigger it. This is me. And I can even use my imagination and *think* of the suns rays early in the morning to help me sneeze!
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on May 4, 2022 2:08:05 GMT
It is a family joke that I am allergic to exiting dark rides at Disneyland. The only time I sunshine sneeze is exiting indoor attractions like Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Small World etc., even if I put sunglasses on first.
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