Some wounds should hurt more than they do.

[Lindley]

About an hour ago I was trying to separate two frozen hamburger patties (the preshaped kind) with a butterknife. Well, they didn't want to come apart, and my hand ended up slipping down the blade.

I felt *something* get cut, but it didn't hurt at all. When I looked, I found a nasty-looking slice into the inside of my little finger, just at the lower knuckle. I put a bandaid on it----still no pain---and started to go back to what I was doing. Then I noticed blood leaking out from behind the bandage!

Long story short, I think I may have nicked a vein. I considered whether a trip to a hosital ER would be in order, but decided against it when I figured out that it would stop bleeding if I kept my fist clenched. My knuckle ached for a little while, but there's still been surprisingly little pain for this sort of thing.....

At this point the wound appears "soft-closed", meaning I can open my hand without red stuff coming out, but wow. Be careful with knives, kids. Even butter knives.

This post brought to you by the 7-finger typing method.

 

[JonathonWally]

Here's a title for your autobiography

Lindley; My Life with Sharp Objects

 

[Lindley]

Actually, I think this proves the old saying that dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones. You aren't as careful with them.

 

[JonathonWally]

Actually, I think this proves the old saying that dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones. You aren't as careful with them.

True enough.

 

[trekkerguy]

I have a theory that this is a mechanism to allow us to operate in a difficult situation.

For instance, I'm working under my car and apparently cut my finger.

I didn't feel it, therefore finished the task. Later I realize it and bandage it.

But because I wasn't dealing with excruciating pain I was able to get done what needed to be.

 

[JonathonWally]

I have a theory that this is a mechanism to allow us to operate in a difficult situation.

Or it just didn't hit a nerve

 

[Captain Intrepid]

I once managed to stab a butter knife in my leg so hard it stuck there quivering. I was playing mumble-de-peg (sp?), a game from the praries where you stand facing another person, and take turns throwing a knife into the ground, then stretching out with one leg (not moving the other!) till you touch the knife with your toe and then pick it up. If you lose your balance or can't reach it you lose. Well, I think I lost that round.

 

[trekkerguy]

I have a theory that this is a mechanism to allow us to operate in a difficult situation.

Or it just didn't hit a nerve

Yes but is it always missing a nerve?

I mean I get your slightly sarcastic point

But I believe the mind has a bit more control over the physical than most know.

 

[backstept]

I believe the mind has a bit more control over the physical than most know.

I read recently that if someone can be convinced that their arm isn't theirs (not sure how they achieved this . . . maybe some sort of sensory manipulation) the temperature of the arm actually decreases as the body moves less blood to it . . .

dammit . . . I can't remember where I read it
it was one of the science blogs I read . . . now it's bugging me that I can't remember

 

[trekkerguy]

I believe the mind has a bit more control over the physical than most know.

I read recently that if someone can be convinced that their arm isn't theirs (not sure how they achieved this . . . maybe some sort of sensory manipulation) the temperature of the arm actually decreases as the body moves less blood to it . . .

dammit . . . I can't remember where I read it
it was one of the science blogs I read . . . now it's bugging me that I can't remember

Things are only real because our minds percieve them to be.
If we change our minds perception, if only temporarily, we change what is real.

In this case, pain.

 

[JonathonWally]

I believe the mind has a bit more control over the physical than most know.

I read recently that if someone can be convinced that their arm isn't theirs (not sure how they achieved this . . . maybe some sort of sensory manipulation) the temperature of the arm actually decreases as the body moves less blood to it . . .

dammit . . . I can't remember where I read it
it was one of the science blogs I read . . . now it's bugging me that I can't remember

Things are only real because our minds percieve them to be.
If we change our minds perception, if only temporarily, we change what is real.

In this case, pain.

There is no spoon.

 

[trekkerguy]

I read recently that if someone can be convinced that their arm isn't theirs (not sure how they achieved this . . . maybe some sort of sensory manipulation) the temperature of the arm actually decreases as the body moves less blood to it . . .

dammit . . . I can't remember where I read it
it was one of the science blogs I read . . . now it's bugging me that I can't remember

Things are only real because our minds percieve them to be.
If we change our minds perception, if only temporarily, we change what is real.

In this case, pain.

There is no spoon.

Exactly.

 

[JonathonWally]

Things are only real because our minds percieve them to be.
If we change our minds perception, if only temporarily, we change what is real.

In this case, pain.

There is no spoon.

Exactly.

But in Lindley's case, there was a knife

 

[trekkerguy]

Yes that is sad.

Be one with the... er... perception!

 

[jamestyler]

I have a theory that this is a mechanism to allow us to operate in a difficult situation.

For instance, I'm working under my car and apparently cut my finger.

I didn't feel it, therefore finished the task. Later I realize it and bandage it.

But because I wasn't dealing with excruciating pain I was able to get done what needed to be.

I've done that a few times, sometimes little things, some not... I've just assumed it was a high pain tolerance - but stubbing my toe and it hurting like hell often cancels that out.

The last time was a broken hand. I was training/fighting for about 30 got home, showered and carried on the next day as normal, only noticing there might be a problem when I couldn't grip my pint the next day in the pub.

When I can't hold a glass of beer - thats when I worry.

 

[Goliath]

Things are only real because our minds percieve them to be.
If we change our minds perception, if only temporarily, we change what is real.

In this case, pain.

Er... not quite.

More likely what we're talking about here is attention. The more attention you pay to one thing, the less likely you are to notice anything else--up to and including minor injuries.

Plus, I'm not even sure you're using those terms correctly. A perception is a combination of sensation and judgment.

You can change your mind about a sensation, and thereby alter your perception. But the sensation--that is to say, reality--doesn't change.

 

[An Officer]

I've learned that you shouldn't use a knife whilst you're very hungry, it's a really bad idea...

 

[kimc]

About an hour ago I was trying to separate two frozen hamburger patties (the preshaped kind) with a butterknife. Well, they didn't want to come apart, and my hand ended up slipping down the blade.

Been there done that! Now I defrost them slightly in the microwave so they'll break apart by hand.

 

[Lookingglassman]

Before my 2nd hip replacement, the hip was broken, but I could still hobble around on it without any asistance. It hurt, but not that bad.

 

[JonathonWally]

I've learned that you shouldn't use a knife whilst you're very hungry, it's a really bad idea...

i'm almost afraid to ask......



almost.


Spill it.