Funny

[NewBeginning]

Today I looked down at my hand and was like, "
Whhhhhat is going on, now my fingernails are turning yellowish orange?" They looked like they were irregularly discolored in multiple places.

And, my brain immediately started making predictions about what this could mean and trying to "pull up every file" of everything I have ever read about discolorations on fingernails. It's like it summoned the troops in an instant.

Then, I remembered, I had been eating something that was covered in turmeric and despite washing hands multiple times since realized it had stained my fingernails. Glad my brain found that file so I could update the data
ha ha ha.
Oh, brain

Anyone ever have anything similar occur?

 

[JanAtheCPA]

Hilarious, but also a perfectly natural part of our defense system. Followed by a rational analysis and ability to entertain other possibilities

 

[BloodMoon]

Anyone ever have anything similar occur?

Yes, what I thought was old, dark blood in my stools... Then, I remembered that 2 or 3 days previously I'd had beetroot soup, ie. borscht (I think you call them beets in the US; they're red in colour) as part of my evening meal, and on the same day I'd also eaten cherries and blueberries as part of my breakfast!

 

[mikeinlondon]

Been there, done it, got the T shirt!

This is exactly why I now do the following ... whenever the subconscious brain sends a thought of health anxiety I now, by default, say "I'm okay, I don't give a fuck ... next".

This sends a clear message that I won't be analysing my health anymore (don't give a fuck), that we're a team (using we're instead of I) and it sends a clear message of safety i.e. not concerned as there are no threats to life (by next I mean bring it on!).

 

[Rusty Red]

I have had the exact same WTF moment related to turmeric. I take the supplement and it stains my hands yellow sometimes.

 

[dystonicrunner]

LOL thank you for sharing! I've definitely had the "my foot is bruised!" oh wait it's just dirt and "I have hives again!" Oh wait it's an irritated bump from when I shaved my legs.