Does anyone else actually scream when they sneeze?

Anonymous
It always bugged me that my mom literally screamed when she sneezed. Now that I'm in my 40s I do it too! Involuntarily, of course. They are just so loud, uncontrollable, and embarrassing. They freak everyone out but I cannot be quieter. It's been especially bad during this allergy season, and they usually come three in a row.

Is there a way I can stop this? Does anyone else scream while sneezing or am I alone in this "affliction"?
Anonymous
sorry - no I don't. I sneeze often and generally several in a row but I find it pretty easy to control the volume.
Anonymous
My husband shouts. I hate it!
Anonymous
My husband too. Good to know it is involuntary, OP. I always suspected that he is showing off just a tad (he leans that direction in many things) but I should be more charitable!
Anonymous
My mother does. She claims it's because of childbirth and otherwise she would wet her pants.
Anonymous
I almost cry because it is so painful but I don't scream. Assume it is from the c-sections.
Anonymous
My dad does this and always scares the crap out of me. I don't know why it is so loud!
Anonymous
Full of shit. You can control it. I can. It's so rude.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Full of shit. You can control it. I can. It's so rude.



I WANT to control it. I stated that's it's obnoxious and that it bothers others. It just comes on so suddenly and then it's too late. Fortunately I usually have a Kleenex it my pocket b/c I'm so allergic.

You, on the other hand... is your rudeness learned or congenital?
Anonymous
Oops, just plain "that" not "that's"
Anonymous
Ok not sure what the reason is but I used to have a pretty normal sneeze. Now it is loud and I have learned not to engage my vocal chords.
Anonymous
I think a person can learn to control that.
Anonymous
DH does. He does try to control it when we are out but it is difficult.
Anonymous
I'm questioning the "involuntary" thing. seems like a histrionic ploy for attention
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:I'm questioning the "involuntary" thing. seems like a histrionic ploy for attention



All sneezes are involuntary.
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