Nauseation
Emeth Hesed, May 17th, 2006
Nausea has been making its rounds. Friends, my husband, and I have been feeling sick, but in the midst of gagging and retching, I’ve been laughing. I can’t count the number of times I’ve been asked, “Are you feeling nauseous?” or heard “I’m nauseous.” ROTFL.
There has been a lot of discussion about this in recent decades, and many American dictionaries flag the disputed senses in usage notes. As you say, the distinction that has been taught is that nauseous means “causing nausea†but nauseated means “feeling or suffering from nauseaâ€. So if a person says “I am nauseousâ€, a purist might reply “Yes, you are; misusing words like that makes your listeners feel sickâ€. (This comment is best relayed from a distance.)
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I think I understand now.
In my two pregnancies — or any of my friends’ — so far, I’ve not yet heard anyone else use ‘nauseous’ correctly.
Perhaps next time I’ll feign offense. :)
I hope your nausea ceases soon. :)
Emeth,
You make me laugh. I miss you so. Call me sometime if you’re not feeling too sick. I am praying for you and your mini family! May it be a blessedly easy pregnancy for you, and also for Ben, let’s hope he doesn’t get sympathy pains!
Somehow this post reminds me of something from The Wizard of Id: “Sire, the peasants are revolting!” “I know; I can smell them from here.”
By the way, have you considered that Ben’s nausea might be a sympathetic reaction to your pregnancy? I’d keep an eye on his weight and any bodily changes over the next few months. Although I haven’t known any men to take it so far as actually giving birth.
Anyway, you are in our prayers.
Megumi-san came to church for the first time since giving birth. I don’t think I have ever seen her looking more beautiful. Pregnant women and young mothers are quite possibly the most beautiful of God’s creatures. I just wish you ladies all felt as great as you look! Remembering all three of you in prayer, Chris.
Very much enjoyed the link. Thanks! I hope you & your loved ones feel better very soon!
Emeth, word to the wise: stay away from prescriptionists. Their grasp on the world that exists is tenuous at best – as their focus is on the phantasy-realms of their imaginations. Essentially, they’re like that socially inept gamer who works in the stock room and won’t shut up about his latest forray in the hot MMOG of the month.