story: when i was little i had to undergo a lot of teeth extractions and surgeries orally. i was also a very sensitive girl, i would react to anything that hurt me. during teeth extractions though, i'd be very nervous, i remember looking at all those pointy gadgets and thinking to myself, i'm gonna die bro. but then they gave me this weird mask that went over my nose, i was then told to breathe through it, as it was laughing gas* and it smelled like raspberries. they would then numb the part of my gum and extract the tooth. however, when i'm unable to move, i start thinking about things, or focus on things i wouldn't have. so then, i did a terrible thing: i started focusing on my breathing. breathing is natural, we don't have to think about it. but when we become aware, you either try to control it or you get weirded out. with the mask on, when i inhaled or exhaled, it was greatly magnified sound-wise. i could hear every inhale and exhale, and i thought to myself "well i sound like darth vader don't i" unfortunately i was focused completely on the sound and started laughing, which made them postpone the surgery till i stopped.
the story really wasn't much, but i would rather breathe like darth vader; at least i'll laugh at myself rather than be frustrated that no one understands what i'm saying.