Pain Relief by Swearing
Since I was young my mother always tried to keep me from swearing but now years later scientists seem to think that using those four letter words may help to decrease pain.
Since i was young my mother always tried to keep me from swearing but now years later scientists seem to think that using those four letter words may help to decrease pain.
A study was preformed by Keele University. Using 66 volunteers who were asked to submerge their hand into ice water while singing out their favorite swear. It seems that the outcome of the study was that swearing while having discomfort made it possible for them to keep their hands in the ice water longer. Swearing increased their pain tolerance.
The volunteers were asked first to submerge their hands in the ice water and swear then the second time they were asked to use 5 words to describe a table. The study showed that those who swore could submerge their hands much longer than those who used the 5 words to describe the table.
It seems that when you swear it makes things more tolerable because swearing triggers your fight or flight response. This means when you swear it makes you seem more aggressive and less feeble. This also seems to be the reason many people swear in the first place.
So the next time you see that guy walking down the street swearing his head off, who knows maybe he is in some incredible pain and just trying to relieve it. I bet the guy with turrets syndrome does not have any pain issues either. Who knows maybe Mom was wrong on this one.
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ceegirl | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
I swear sometimes to.
thestickman | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
It is “Tourette Syndrome”, not “Turret’s Syndrome”
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11338
Credibility increases with accuracy.
DA Cournean | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
Interesting!
Angela DiAngelo | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
Written with a little comedy. That does lighten the air ! Interesting study.
Inna Tysoe | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for that.
Inna
Mrs Sue Ginger Howard | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
I slip every now and then.
Then igo to the Lord to say that I am sorry.
Everybody slips every now and then.
This is what makes us human.
We all have our drawbacks.
Mrs Sue Ginger Howard | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
Sometimes i go to my children for comfort.
They are only 7 and 10, but at times it is the little things that are comforting.
For example;
Their hugs and kisses.
My 10 year old daughter gives some awesome ,
I mean awesome shoulder and backrubs to make me feel better.
sweetie1 | Jul 24, 2009 | Reply
thx for such a nice blog.. and swearing may lessen pain but i would rather endure pain than swear at my man.
Moses Ingram | Jul 25, 2009 | Reply
I don’t like swearing but that’s because of my upbringing. I’ve often wondered why swearing was so common, now I know. Thanks for this.
papaleng | Jul 25, 2009 | Reply
interesting post, learn a thing or two today.
Babyface Jam | Jul 25, 2009 | Reply
Interesting. I’m not a big on swearing, but that doesn’t stop me from going all out when I stub my toe.
Juancav | Jul 25, 2009 | Reply
Must think about this matter.
Ruby Hawk | Jul 25, 2009 | Reply
I’m not at all surprised. That’s probably why so many people swear when they are hurt. We learn through experience.
loafer | Jul 25, 2009 | Reply
Swearing, nothing wrong with that, as long as you don’t offend anybody.
Bozsi Rose | Jul 25, 2009 | Reply
I heard about this test. It may work, but at the same time, how many words can you come up with to describe a table? I’m wondering if the people didn’t just run out of things to say. Whereas, I can think of a 1000 cuss words.
Hugo | Jul 26, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article, Linda, it deserves five stars. It makes me wonder: What about if I start swearing a little for a change. It made smile with the choices I would have. Thank you again. You’ve made my day with this one. Saludos. Hugo.
Kimberly Moore | Jul 27, 2009 | Reply
This is an excellent article!
STEVE666 | Jul 27, 2009 | Reply
Great article—really *!^*ing enjoyed it.
Atikin | Aug 19, 2009 | Reply
I did read something about this in the news and I must say, I’m glad you’ve brought it to attention on Triond. Personally, I don’t know how true but it is pretty interesting to know that swearing isn’t totally negative and does have some positives to it too. Interesting article with a good message behind it.
AngelaDavid | Aug 23, 2009 | Reply
interesting approach! Good article. Thanks