fighting4health Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 I have always yawned a lot. Sometimes I get really long yawns a few times a minute that just don't stop. Once I was on a date and the guy thought I wasn't interested because I couldn't stop yawning. I read on the forum that this means I need more oxygen, but why do I continue to yawn then? I don't notice any triggers that bring it on. I don't get extra symptoms when I yawn, it's just annoying that I unintentionally offend people with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Have you tried looking up yawning on the web? Perhaps a site like webmd.com or mayoclinic.com would give you some good, scientific answers. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I yawn a lot and even when I ought to be rested. Yawning is also one of the things that hits me when I stand still for a while... along with other symptoms like lightheadedness, et al. I just figure it's an intuitive response that is trying to increase blood flow to the brain. Not sure if that's an official medical explanation but it seems to fit.I yawned excessively while I was being fired once. It was noticeable enough to my boss that they mentioned it to a former co-worker who told me about it. I guess they thought I was being a jerk and act unaffected or something... when in reality I was mostly just in a lightheaded daze. I think people misinterpret a lot of little things like that, such as your date that though you were disinterested!Hmm, that gives me hope that perhaps some of the ladies I managed to bore were actually just oxygen deprived and not truly disinterested in me... perhaps some were oxygen deprived enough to forget to call me back... I best call a few back and give them a second chance, just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 Ok, Here's the scoop. I looked over several web sites (reputable) and excessive yawning is when you're yawning 1-4 times a minute. Some of the causes may be:~Stress~Sleep Apnea~Insufficient Oxygen~Migraine/Headache~Stroke~Cardiac conditions~Fatigue/sleepiness**The reason that hit home with me the most, because many time it's part of POTS, is vasovagal reaction, where the vagus nerve interferes with your blood vessels. This may indicate heart problems.You might want to write down other symptoms, times of day, what's going on when you go into an excessive yawning period. Medline Plus has a good article on this, but if you put in 'excessive yawning' into Google, you'll find lots of good info. I'd check it out with your doctor, just to make sure there's nothing serious going on.Hope this helps!Jana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbella Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I though I was the one who started everyone else yawning. I have a real problem with it at times. Erik you are soo funny, hope you remember all their #'s! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppetkazutaka Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 My mom used to tell me when I was little that it was because the world was running out of oxygen and we were all going to die. I hope not! XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 This is so interesting! Today i could not stop yawning and i was also having shortness of breath and a terrible migraine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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