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What can I do if my parents or teachers ask me why I am so quiet and shy?

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Point to your throat to indicate that you cannot talk. If they think you're lying, then try to talk. The result will be a raspy voice.

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Can I just scream outside my house as long as I can? Will that help?

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You would likely disturb other people, and your neighbors might call the police if you do so; I suggest you do it into a pillow instead.

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Why would anyone want to lose their voice?

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There are certain songs that are great when you have a hoarse voice. And others just want to fake sick in their choir class!

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If I swallow saliva will it prevent me from losing my voice?

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No, swallowing saliva will not stop you from losing your voice.

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How can iI ose my voice overnight without having to make loud noises?

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Try whispering; it puts as much strain on your vocal cords as yelling. You could whisper your favorite song or two; your voice will be hoarse in no time.

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I want to lose my voice for a couple of days. How do I do that?

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Just scream into a pillow for five minutes every day.

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Will humming make me lose my voice?

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If you do it for a long period of time, it could, but it's unlikely.

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This is dumb. I want to NOT lose my voice, but instead you are confusing the reader. How's this helpful?

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The article is very clearly an article on how to lose your voice, so there isn't anything to be confused about. If you want not to lose your voice, then this article is simply not for you. It may seem weird, but some people might want to lose their voice in order to convince someone they're sick, get out of something, or something like that. More suitable articles for you would be How to Keep Your Voice Safe and, if you need it later, How to Recover Your Voice After Losing It .

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How do I lose your voice in 5 minutes?

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Scream as hard as you can into a pillow.

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How long will it take to lose my voice doing the whisper exercise?

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It will take a while so practice hard, maybe 2 or 3 hours or so if you only whisper.

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How long will my voice be lost if I do the cold pack method?

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If you do the ice pack method, your voice generally will be lost for 8 to 9 hours depending the amount of time you left it there.

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It I don't talk for a certain amount of hours or days, will I lose my voice?

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Not completely. Not talking for multiple days might make slightly hoarse for an hour or two, but won't really make you lose your voice.

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Am I permanently going to lose my voice if I follow this advice?

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No, you will not permanently lose your voice. It will go back to normal after a couple of hours.

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Is this permanent?

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No, these are all only temporary solutions. Your voice would come back in a couple of hours.

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How long does the vinegar method work?

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A few hours or so.

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How long will it take for my voice to come back?

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It usually takes around 8-9 hours.

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Can vocal cords break?

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Yes, if you use them too much or are very extreme for a long time, non-stop, they could possibly break.

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If I combined all of these methods, how long would it take to lose my voice, and how long would it take until it came back?

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About thee hours, and you'll need to try not to use your voice, hydrate yourself, and eat and drink warm foods, basically the opposite of what this says, to speed up recovery, which should be about a day under normal circumstances.

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Will drinking a glass of icy cold water help to lose your voice?

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No, because that drink will contain more water than ice, which will make you consume more of what is good for you than ice. Also, this cold beverage is good for hydrating yourself and thus your voice benefits.

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Can I permanently lose my voice by doing these things?

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No, but doing some of these may cause a bit of pain. Every single method is a temporary voice loss method.

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How long do I have to cough to lose my voice?

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Until your throat starts to hurt and your voice starts to crack.

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How long will I have to whisper for this to work

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Seven hours or more, depending on how much you whisper.

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How do I keep my head upside down after drinking the lemon or vinegar?

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You can lay your head off the edge of a couch or bed. You can also watch something upside down on the TV while you wait.

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Do gargling vinegar and lemon juice do the same thing as alcohol and cigarettes to the throat?

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Yes, because they are almost the same chemicals. Just be very careful because you could damage your vocal chords permanently.

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Does apple cider vinegar work?

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Yes, it should work well.

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What happens if I do not get my voice back?

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Your voice will come back in a couple of hours or a day if you don't do anything too intense.

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How many 20 minute intervals of whispering do I do to lose my voice?

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Its hard to say. Quite possibly an hour or so. I still think that the effects will not last very long.

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What's the quickest way I can lose my voice?

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Most likely by screaming into a pillow will work; the longer you scream the longer your voice will be out.

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Is it normal that you are happy that you lose your voice?

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I don't know that it's exactly normal, but some people may not like their voices and may prefer the lower raspy sound of hoarseness. Unless you're hurting your throat to sound that way, you don't really need to worry about it.

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Is there any possible way to make my voice disappear permanently?

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Outside of having surgery, no, though you could damage your vocal chords if you're not careful.

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