On Tuesday 09 September 2008 18:19:27 Virginia Perry wrote:
> Daniel uses Omnigel (a flouride application for sensitive teeth) because it
> doesn't foam and has almost no taste. Strong tastes also make him gag. We
> closely supervise the brushing process since we don't want him swallowing
> it.
>
> Question to those people with strong gag reflexes: Can any of you gag on
> command? If so, did any of you ever use gagging as a control strategy when
> you were a kid? I know there are certain flavors, textures, and
> temperatures that will cause my son to gag; however, sometimes when he is
> angry, it seems that he gags on purpose (to delay going somewhere or to
> force a clothing change or whatever). I know he can stimulate his clonus
> reflex, but I'm not sure about the gagging. I don't want to give him
> negative consequences for something that's not his fault, but the look in
> his eyes makes me suspicious sometimes....
>
> Virginia
Hi Virginia,
Whilst my gag reflex is not too pronounced, I find I become more "spazzy"
(dribble, poorer speech, lack of coordination) during periods of strong
emotion (anger, frustration). So its fortunate I've developed a more laid
back attitude these days (except when reading some of Ken's posts ;-)).
Back in byegone days, when I was at school (I went to a Special-Ed boarding
school, all CPers), we entered the Kent schools chess league (usually won by
one of the top Public Schools or Grammars). Our 4th board would go into
clonus in his leg if he got into a tricky situation, at which point the rest
of us would do the same. The look of consternation on our opposing team was a
sight to behold, and I'm sure it may have helped win a couple of games. My
own favourite was to produce an orange after I'd put my opponent into a
tricky position (unfortunately I'm a bit of a messy eater with oranges, that
juice goes everywhere!!).
I did join a chess club after leaving school, but unfortunately, after beating
one of their top players in a competition, he complained to the adjudicator
that it was unfair that he had to make all my moves (i told him where to move
the pieces) and my dribbling put him off his game. The adjudicator upheld my
win, but I decided not to go again.
Cheers
Deri
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