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18 Nov 2006, 3:42 am

DrGonzo wrote:
I often find myself forgetting to swallow, whether it is coffee, soda, gatorade or water. I often take a drink of something and forget to swallow for several minutes. Several minutes later i realize that the fluid is still in my mouth and i then swallow. Does this happen to anyone else?

Hi. If you hold soda in your mouth then your teeth could be harmed in the process. I do not know what exactly is causing you to forget to swallow, but maybe this information will establish a sense of urgency and this could help you to remember to swallow? Sorry but I have never heard of this and I know nothing of it. When I have some liquid in my mouth then I cannot seem to help but swallow. That's just me though. The same goes for food. Take care.



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18 Nov 2006, 3:45 am

I guess the first step is putting a specific focus and conscious mental effort on swallowing. Maybe then you'll become more used to it and it will become reflexive as normal.



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18 Nov 2006, 4:43 am

Whats interesting to me, is that you conciously decided to do these multiple things at once..

Personally I can't eat unless I'm watching something, however when I'm listening to music I find it hard to do anything else.

Strange the way focus works no?


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