squishy

I mentioned to a co-worker today that I get headaches and/or experience pain or difficulty near people who are chewing gum.  Occasionally it will induce other strange states of awareness and/or material or physiological effects as well. Without going into great detail, I told her that often I will get a headache and then notice a nearby gum chewer.  I wanted to know if it had ever happened to her.  She said no.  That was the answer I expected, but I wanted her opinion because I like her as a person.  I told her that I feel things very strongly.  She said she wonders why I am so squishy.  I think that is a very interesting way to describe it.  I don’t know what I am or why, but I know that I am very sensitive.  She gave it more of a visual appeal with her choice of adjective.  I appreciate that perspective.  Thank you for giving me something interesting to consider regarding this phenomenon.