why does scratching feel good?

[cowfishrule]

Does it release endorphins or something into the blood stream? It must be a pain/pleasure thing. I can scratch an itch till it bleeds, but then, it feels really good.
Discuss

 

[alix2.0]

youre a strange man

 

[bigarn]

Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2719554
youre a strange man
+1

 

[jennythebugg]

this thread is making me itch...seriously when i read the title i got an itch on my rib

 

[newreeferpa]

when scratching the areas of the brain that are associated with unpleasant emotions and memories becomes less active- hence it feels better. as well as when scratching you are "overriding" the pain/discomfort by using a stronger/different stimulus in the form of touch- the scratch

 

[bigarn]

well thank you Dr. Prez.

 

[newreeferpa]

Originally Posted by bigarn
http:///forum/post/2719594
well thank you Dr. Prez.
anytime, i live to serve

 

[shinobi9119]

i was told scratching is the mildest form of pain a human can feel.

 

[lovethesea]

kinda like the q-tip in the ear thing........ohhhh it feels so good.

 

[alix2.0]

Originally Posted by lovethesea
http:///forum/post/2720430
kinda like the q-tip in the ear thing........ohhhh it feels so good.

that always makes me cough. and eyedrops always make me sneeze.

 

[jennythebugg]

that little itch may be telling you something

 

[lovethesea]

Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2720432
that always makes me cough. and eyedrops always make me sneeze.

you need to check your wiring......

 

[socal57che]

Originally Posted by alix2.0
http:///forum/post/2720432
that always makes me cough. and eyedrops always make me sneeze.
you may have some wires crossed.