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.