Re:What Does It Mean to Be Thirsty?
by dkarl on Tuesday August 12, 2025 @10:19AM
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I grew up in a hot climate spending a lot of time outdoors, and I was educated about staying hydrated from a young age.
Still, like you, when I get symptoms of dehydration, I don't feel any intuitive connection with the need to drink, and I often don't feel any urge to drink at all. I have to remind myself to drink even though I don't want to.
It's weird. You'd think something so essential for life would have a better regulator.
Still, like you, when I get symptoms of dehydration, I don't feel any intuitive connection with the need to drink, and I often don't feel any urge to drink at all. I have to remind myself to drink even though I don't want to.
It's weird. You'd think something so essential for life would have a better regulator.