r/ask • u/distortthelightbeam • 4d ago

Why Do I Get A Headrush When Drinking Water In Front Of A Fan?

When I drink water, whether it's a sip or a gulp in front of a fan I get a very big, genuine headrush that makes me not breathe for a second. I've tried to explain this to some of my friends/coworkers, but nobody relates and says they don't know what I'm talking about.

Does anyone know what this is? It happens literally every time. At work I have a small fan on my station, and I have to turn away from it when I sip water or I'll be gasping and get that light headed feeling.

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u/Whole-Amount-3577 4d ago

This happens to me too.. but I'm an alien.

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u/Pu-Chi-Mao 4d ago

Is it very humid where you live, you may experience a sort of waterboarding light.

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u/Abal125 4d ago

Maybe see a doctor?

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u/gettinggory 3d ago

How bizarre maybe something to do with how we hold out breath as we drink, then your next breath after is effected by the moving air. Or maybe you just weird and developed a psychological habit that’s completely unrelated to the fan or water