Why am I a live wire ?

[daveza]

I think I'm a human capacitor - storing large amounts of current until a friendly door knob or metal object sucks it out of me.

It's getting to the point where I wrap cloth around my hand to touch a door or open a window. I know it's just a small shock but it get's really annoying !

Some research later, and the usual stuff - humidity, car seats, the way you walk, dry skin etc. But these are things common to everyone and I don't see this happening to others that I know.

Drove to the pizza shop last night after dark, walked past a window and got a shock without even touching the metal.

Anyone else experience this on a regular basis or have any suggestions as to why I seem to be affected more than others?

 

[|tera|]

Same thing happens with me and my girlfriend. Not every day, but it depends on where we are and what we wear(clothing). We make faces ready for a peck kiss and wham the sparks fly, lol. She always says it hurts somewhat, but generally it's just a nice bolt on my nose or lips. Happens when I open our laundry room door at home as well. All in all, nothing to worry about

 

[rorz0r]

Happens to me every time I get out of the car. (usually on closing the door, but If I can do that without touching the metal it will be with the next doorknob/stair rail/elevator button/etc.