I was using a sharpie for a long time and started to have stomach pains and coughing and then wooshy and a little not my self... but yeah I was wondering if that was possible be I only heard of people sniffing it
2006-12-18 07:41:08 · 14 answers · asked by tx_chick89 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The answer is yes.
To name a few effects:
*Breath and clothing that smells like chemicals.
*Spots or sores on the mouth.
*Paint or stains on your child's body or clothing.
*A drunk, dazed or glassy-eyed look.
*Nausea, loss of appetite.
*Anxiety, excitability, irritability.
*Red or runny eyes or nose.
2006-12-18 08:02:27 · answer #1 · answered by yoyo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get high from sharpies and as for getting high while using it, it will take longer, but it can happen. You have to think, how far was it from your face, how old was the sharpie, and how long you were using it. It sounds to me like you were getting high, but didn't notice anything until you had stomach pains.
2006-12-18 07:52:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes very possible :-) Some sharpies are strong- using them for a long time can be stronger than just instantly sniffing it.
2006-12-18 07:42:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fumes from permanent markers can cause you to feel gross after prolonged use. If you have to use markers in an enclosed space, try to find some kid-friendly markers (Crayola makes good ones). They work for a long time without drying out, and they don't give off nasty fumes.
2006-12-18 07:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by KD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you get "high" but you could get a head rush from breathing in the fumes.I think whatever problems you have go beyond the sharpie!
2006-12-18 07:44:28 · answer #5 · answered by molliehollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any exposure to them can cause a contact high, that is why there is a warning on them to use only in a well ventilated area. What makes you "high" is the disruption of oxygen transmitted to your brain, don't use them to just get high.
2006-12-18 07:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jinny E 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on how long you used them for.But yeah if you sniff them you can get high.But i never really heard of anyone getting high with just using them for like a project or something.
2006-12-18 07:43:32 · answer #7 · answered by punkrocker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah people do sniff the weirdest stuff to get high.
the smell was probably just making you sick. next time sit in a room where the air flow was better... open a window or turn on a fan.
2006-12-18 07:43:12 · answer #8 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it might depend on your posture while using the pen. The closer your head is to your writing surface the more likely it would be that the fumes would affect you.
2006-12-18 07:44:43 · answer #9 · answered by Melius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if u stand on a big box of them, u'll get a little higher off the ground, but all I ever get is a headache
2006-12-18 07:45:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋