Why is screaming soo good?

[TranquilNightElf]

Whenever one gets hurt,one lets out a bellowing scream ..ok not necessarily a bellowing one but one of the most common reaction to injuries or pain is a good scream.
How do you think it helps us physically or physchologically?
Is it just a method by which our minds get diverted off the pain?

[ShawnManX]

I allows us to warn others.

[XTERMIN8OR1]

Screaming is a way to get rid of frustration. Which you, in example, get by getting injured or having other bad luck. One who doesn't scream when being in such situation, crops up all that frustration. Eventually, that person won't be able anymore to keep all that frustration hidden. Literally, that person will explode. All his/her cropped up frustration will search a way out.
What do we learn from this? When getting injured or having other bad luck, it is good to scream. But don't go too far in that. Don't go beating people because your feet hurt or the gas prices have grown by 25 cents.

[TranquilNightElf]

Well some people have told me when they are unable to scream,example if they stub their toe in a gathering of lot of people, it hurts 'more' than if they could scream




I allows us to warn others.
suppose you're all alone :p

[Nahotnoj]

yea, i think it diverts the brain fromthe pain. For example, A few days ago I got stung on the top of my rather boney finger by a was, (Hurt like helll) but i think jumping around a lot and cusing with every cus word i know at the wasp (and later killing it and the others with airsoft/BB) made it slightly better then it wouldve been if i just stood there doing nothing.

[Fenguin]

I think that either the pressure of your diaphragm in your body or the flow of air through your mouth stimulates certain nerves that either trigger the flow of endorphins or "use up" some of the neurons in the brain so the pain isn't as severe. But that's just a guess. :P

[singo]

wonder why screaming evolved......surely there are more efficient ways of getting rid of stress?

[Fenguin]

wonder why screaming evolved......surely there are more efficient ways of getting rid of stress?
Hmmm, good question. Perhaps it's the adrenaline (that comes with stress) that makes us want to beat something or use/clench our muscles tightly. Since we were brought up to know that beating someone mercilessly isn't a good idea, we use that adrenaline to do something slightly more passive -- clench our diaphragm, causing us to scream.

[Jedi_Templar]

Hmmm, good question. Perhaps it's the adrenaline (that comes with stress) that makes us want to beat something or use/clench our muscles tightly. Since we were brought up to know that beating someone mercilessly isn't a good idea, we use that adrenaline to do something slightly more passive -- clench our diaphragm, causing us to scream.
But people still beat each other up if they're angry with them...

[Dark_Viper]

most animals (with a brain bigger than a walnut) in the animal kingdom.. growel/scream when they are hurt also...

[singo]

yes, but why not do something else instead.....

hmm, i feel a research project involving sharp implements and a sledge-hammer coming on

[Dark_Viper]

yes, but why not do something else instead.....

hmm, i feel a research project involving sharp implements and a sledge-hammer coming onlay down.. get a friend to put a piece of wood beetween you anckles... and get him to hit the side of both anckles with the sludge hammer...

now try not to scream. muahahah... oh yea.. you won't be able to walk either

[singo]

ahh, breaking legs is overrated, want to know how i broke my leg? no? tough here it is.....

I was jumping, off a cushion....onto another cushion

the one i landed on skidded off, my leg twisted and i landed on said leg....... didnt scream much, just wondered why i could not stand up....the pain came later.

[GiaDragoness]

lay down.. get a friend to put a piece of wood beetween you anckles... and get him to hit the side of both anckles with the sludge hammer...

now try not to scream. muahahah... oh yea.. you won't be able to walk either
Ok, you can feel free to do that to me. I can actually do that witout screaming or experiencing any pain whatsoever. seriously.

Anyways, I think it's just a natural reaction. Whenever you feel pain, you do that to alert others your in trouble maybe. Pain is'nt something most people like, pain is often an indicator that something is wrong, or your life is in some type of jepordy or another. Just a casual observation.

[Fenguin]

But people still beat each other up if they're angry with them...
I admit, beating people up is a lot more stress-relieving than screaming. I think that there's some sort of limit to your stress, and if you go beyond that limit, you can't control yourself any longer and need to beat something up. Like a pillow. Or a penguin.

[Carnage]

I live for the beautiful screams. The music of sorrow that emits from the its mouth as I push the wound open and make the life blood flow like sweet honey. Screaming is the most rewarding sound one can hear. It verys with age and gender. Preferrably, the most beautiful screams come from the younger, who still cling to life although it is soon to leave them... with messy results.

:P

[Frattimonde]

"Why Is screaming so good".

It makes Carnage happy and excited with joy.

[TranquilNightElf]

I live for the beautiful screams. The music of sorrow that emits from the its mouth as I push the wound open and make the life blood flow like sweet honey. Screaming is the most rewarding sound one can hear. It verys with age and gender. Preferrably, the most beautiful screams come from the younger, who still cling to life although it is soon to leave them... with messy results.

:P


sounds like you'll wet yourself if you don't find a screamer soon :P


By the way....what IS that sticking out of your 'behind' on your sig :shiftyr:

On topic:
Perhaps screaming/feeling the need to punch out someone's teeth is a mental reaction that comes from the attitude that the world hurt you and you need to 'reciprocrate' in some way

[Fenguin]

By the way....what IS that sticking out of your 'behind' on your sig :shiftyr:

On topic:
Perhaps screaming/feeling the need to punch out someone's teeth is a mental reaction that comes from the attitude that the world hurt you and you need to 'reciprocrate' in some way
Uh, he's holding a tank of gasoline. Look at the claws on the tank. :) The thing in the middle is his body. xD

Reciprocation is good. :D

[GiaDragoness]

Uhm, Carnage is starting to worry me. I would just say he's just someone who's just trying to act funny, but then again, there have been alot more insane maniacs latly.


*throws carnage a candy bar, then runs*


:smash: Smashy Smashy! :smash:

[Carnage]

<scarfs Candy>

... FRIIIIEND... O.o

[TranquilNightElf]

Uh, he's holding a tank of gasoline. Look at the claws on the tank. :) The thing in the middle is his body. xD



ohh....yeah...yes clear as day that ^_^

[Killphill]

Mabye when we feel pain are mouth opens and the screeching sound is are soul escaping from the wound. Who know it could be...

[TranquilNightElf]

Interestingly enough, when it first started, the reason why people used to cover their mouths while yawning believing that it would prevent their sould from escaping

[Modred]

To add upon what someone mention earlier about animals, and assuming it is something that humans do as well.

When injured, the scream may serve one of two basic functions. The first being a way to scare away anything that may cause further harm. This example is prominent among animals. Rather than yelp, an injured dog will generally growl, first wishing to rid itself of the danger before showing its weakness.

The second intent being to call for help. A scream, as you well know, is generally loud and draws much attention. For either an animal or human, this attention is meant to bring some form of aid that can assist in the alieviation of pain or in the extrication from an entanglement.

And that's my two cents.

[TranquilNightElf]

Rather than yelp, an injured dog will generally growl, first wishing to rid itself of the danger before showing its weakness.


It probably a racial memory to alleviate pain, call for help , and ward of preadators but I suppose the sequence in which an organism/animal does that differs from species to species

[Valjean]

Seems kinda like a reflex to me. :P

[Modred]

Seems kinda like a reflex to me. :P

Obviously, but we are wondering why we scream as a reflex. Why not say...laugh?

[gediminas]

Obviously, but we are wondering why we scream as a reflex. Why not say...laugh?It often happens that I start laughing when get hurt or somethin'.
Everytime I do so people look at me as if I had some mental problems...
...which is probably true.

[Killphill]

Ummm... usualy when I stub my toe or scrape my knee I don't scream. I usualy let out a sort of mumbling groaning sound or something or swear real loud. I rarely let out a high pitched scream.

[Cygnus]

Obviously, but we are wondering why we scream as a reflex. Why not say...laugh?It's a reflex of course, but the body goes about it in certain ways. If someone hurts themselves as mentioned in the earlier example, they try to minimize the idea that they're in pain both to themselves and others. Laughing is more of an example that person is trying to coinvince themselves and others that they are not hurt. Crying or screaming on other hand, leans more toward that the creature is probably in pain/ danger and need assistance.

Laughing thus is a more of a way to prove that we're "tough" and not lose status with our peers and at the same time attempt to make ourselves believe mentally that we're not in pain, somewhat lessoning the pain we might feel. Screaming and crying are both very easy sounds for humans to make and our basic instincts found in many animals around the world. We know from an early age, half due from experience and the other half instinct, that if we are in need we cry out since we have no other way of requesting or telling those that are taking care of us that we are in trouble. Once we gain the motor skills for us to be able to communicate without screaming and crying, they become are no longer necessary to get what we need or try to express what we are feeling. But the instinct to scream and cry out still remains of course if the body is pain they might cry or scream. At the same time if a person might suddenly perceive (such as in a movie) or believe that they are in danger they might scream. There are also numerous instincts that go along with fear and pain at the same time, such as the sudden release of addrenaline, increase in heartbeart, losing control of one's bladder, shock... just to name a few.

Also remember that intellegent thought can help us overcome an instinct until we develope new ones. This process is mostly known as "nurture", where instincts and reactions we're programmed with would be "nature". Over the course of a person's life, and I did this myself, that person might try to override the urge to scream or cry when in pain and instead try to laugh because of social pressures. One doesn't want to lose status amongst their peers in the pack and instead will laugh it off in order to try to show that they are "tough".

Also violent outbusts of emotion can help relieve stress built up over time in one's mind. For example screaming, howling, or yelling can make one feel better especially when accompanied by a burst of addrenaline. Stress relief can also come around by exercise. The body and mind grow tired and need rest, requiring the person to rest, and like a violent bust of emotion can help relieve stress.

Our bodies and minds are such amazing things.

[Modred]

One doesn't want to lose status amongst their peers in the pack and instead will laugh it off in order to try to show that they are "tough".

Quite true, as a learned behavior. But you must admit that the default sound is something in the line of a scream, yelp, or growl.

[Cygnus]

Quite true, as a learned behavior. But you must admit that the default sound is something in the line of a scream, yelp, or growl.
Very true here. I guess I was trying to explain that in the third paragraph, but you're right. For fear it's probably a scream, for pain it's crying or screaming.

[Kopaka]

Or maybe a combination of both.

[TheBB]

Screaming, yawning and laughing, and a few other odd looking things evolved mostly as in-herd communication. They all mean different things, and although you don't understand the message consciously, your brain takes care of it beneath the hood.

Screams, when coming from a member of your herd, usually signalises something like danger or fear. The other members of the herd will be on their guard.

Yawning signalises a desire to change activity. Often this will mean changing activity to sleeping, but also whenever you're bored, you'll yawn, indicating that you'd like to do something else.

Laughing is a socializing thing, it creates bonds between people.

One interesting thing to note is the apparently infectious nature of some of these. Ever noticed how, when watching someone else yawn, you tend to yawn yourself. Or how you'll laugh simply because other people is laughing, and not necessarily because something funny happened? That's a way to spread the message. The single herd member that wants to do something else won't have to go around yawning at everyone, the yawn just spreads and everyone gets the message.

Pretty brilliant, I think.

[TranquilNightElf]

Actually yes, it's really weird the many ingenious ways herd can intra-communicate

[TranquilNightElf]

After googling:

(Human) pain is:
“An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage” (IASP, 1979).

Two definitions of animal pain are:

Pain in animals is an aversive sensory experience that elicits protective motor actions, results in learned avoidance and may modify species specific traits of behaviour, including social behaviour

Animal pain is an aversive, sensory experience representing awareness by the animal of damage or threat to the integrity of its tissues; (note that there might not be any damage). It changes the animal’s physiology and behaviour to reduce or avoid the damage, to reduce the likelihood of its recurrence and to promote recovery. Non-functional (non-useful) pain occurs when the intensity or duration of the experience is not appropriate for damage sustained (especially if none exists) and when physiological and behavioural responses are unsuccessful in alleviating it (Molony, 1997)

[Nuclear1]

Screaming? I scream just because I have a fetish with giving other people in the same room migraines.

ON-topic... screaming/laughing/yawning are simply just human expressions for emotions and supplements (sometimes suppressants) for situations (stress/joy/lack of oxygen respectively).