I have a habit of blacking out. ..
Something to do with low blood sugar…
It is scary but can be kinda humorous too, in a strange way!
Take this one time. .. dancing in a club. I was hot so went for a drink… I opened my eyes and I was lying on a pile of our jackets that had been helpfully left in a fire exit! Huh?! Thing is, none of my friends had realised.
Another time, in the great US of A. A group of us from my university course were in Washington on an exchange visit. We had been invited to a drama production, and in the interval standing in the foyer, I felt a familiar cold sweat and the next thing I know I was on the floor, in a rather snug halterneck dress might I add, my tutor had my head in her lap, calling to me “Tindi, get up, Tindi!” My first name, Ratinder … lovingly shortened! Then there was this almighty shriek from a worried US native “Oh My God! Call 911! Call 911!” No, 911 weren’t called, not necessary!
We visited The White House and I posed for a pretend faint picture outside there too, for posterity!
Another time, in a bar, this time, I knew what was coming… I said to my best friend that I felt a bit funny… she turned around to see if I was ok. I wasn’t there. I was on the floor again… it was the height of summer but for some unknown reason another friend of mine family had a great big bomber jacket with her. I awoke to that as my pillow and a rather dippy lad checking my pulse… on the wrong side of my wrist!!! Such a medical whizz! My best mate has a brother who is a top cardiologist and works in the NHS herself…she rolled her eyes and told this guy to disappear, just as my Hubby Dearest arrived to whisk me home, like my knight in shining armour!
So see, I’m no stranger to the odd blackout… I just make sure I always have something sweet in my bag… just in case!
In response to Sacha Black’s prompt for Writespiration.
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 21, 2016 @ 12:43:52
Yikes!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 21, 2016 @ 19:53:10
Not great Barb, indeed!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 21, 2016 @ 00:02:12
bloody hell…. how have you made it out unscathed?! thank you so much for joining in. The dippy lad made me laugh out loud. Hope you’re intending on bringing extra sugar supplies to the bash! :p
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 21, 2016 @ 07:52:45
I think I’d better, lol!!!!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 18:41:18
Glad you’re okay and feeling better. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 20:14:40
Thank you Tonya 😊😊😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 22:21:40
You’re welcome! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:00:34
That’s amazing! I’m glad you weren’t harmed in any way!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:04:27
Thank you Brother. .. I was lucky!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:24:18
You’re welcome Sister… I’m glad and it’s fascinating!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 13:19:03
That must be pretty scary Sis, but it is good that you can recognise the signs now.!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 13:44:55
There have been some hairy moments but yup, it’s good I can tell nowadays!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:07:20
Yes, at least it give you a small warning!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:33:11
True!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 11:37:01
I know that too from my teen years. This dizzy feeling crawling up, black spots appearing, breathing gets heavy….But I think you notice well meanwhile when it starts again and act accordingly. These days I have to deal with high blood pressure and only find me in that state again when the pills kick in too well… lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 12:17:06
I think many people can understand this state… it can be horrible x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 13:06:56
It is scary when you find out that you lost control over yoursel!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 13:48:08
Yup!!! Usually it’s only seconds but still… seconds are enough!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 14:23:35
That is scary enough!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 14:45:35
Yup it us sis x
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 16:47:56
😘 😘
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 08:03:48
Low blood sugar is good… You can indulge!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 10:03:15
Aaaah… But then I over indulge… Not good for the waistline!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 15:09:29
Never mind the waistline.. You are a young chit of a lady… You can afford it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 15:19:00
Not with this mummy tummy if mine lol!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:41:02
Ha! I am sure you are being modest…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 18:23:51
Put it this way… I’ve learned to hide it well! !!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 18:27:43
Ah!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 03:01:09
I have orthostatic hypotension, so I can totally relate to waking on the floor!! I’m glad you’re able to recognize the signs, and that you’re ok. LBS is so annoying lol By the way, LOVE Tindi!!! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 10:01:46
😂😂😂😂 my good friend from school had a little sister and she loved to say my full name… In her own way… So Ratinder Padhaal became Tindi Paal. In their household, that is what I was known as!!! So it was funny to be called that again by my tutor at university!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:31:17
oooh she made you her “pal”. How cool is that!! So, where does Ritu fit in? Pen name, alias, just because? lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:34:27
Ritu has just always been my family nickname!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 17:50:51
My goodness, you have many names! I love that. I have a few, too. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 18:24:30
It’s good to have a few alias names! 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 02:52:07
Uff that’s scarey and not v pleasant but glad you can tell when it’s about to happen and take precautions! Xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 09:59:30
Yup, I’m grown up now… I can feel it about to happen! It can be scary though… And the Drs aren’t very helpful about it either!
LikeLike
Mar 20, 2016 @ 00:21:17
Your post reminds me of being pregnant, the baby would move cut off the blood and down i’d drop. One day it happened in the chemists, my two yr old son while wandering in his dangling reins, picked up perfume samples and sqirted … them all. Once roused they told me Paul said “Mummy sleeps i make her smell nice” i stank for days. Great post Ritu.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 09:57:09
Thank you Ellen! These kids huh! The things they do!
I’m lucky it hasn’t happened while I’ve been with them…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 11:11:00
Mine just carried on as if Mummy suddenly sleeping on the floor of a shop was a normal occurrence…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 11:13:41
At least they weren’t distressed! 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 11:16:02
Undressed! He sat down and removed his
shoes and socks ready to spray his toes… so I was told once roused.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 20, 2016 @ 11:16:42
😂😂😂😂 see there is often humour in serious situations!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 19, 2016 @ 23:34:28
Oh, glad you had people to look out for you when you blacked out! I know the feeling well, as I have low blood sugar, and have come close to it. It can come on in a hurry, that’s for sure. Definitely have something sweet with you at all times! At least we know what the problem is when we feel it happening. Take care!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Mar 19, 2016 @ 23:40:19
Thank you!
I think I was generally lucky, and yes, getting older, I am definitely able to read the signs so I can go and sit down, or get my head down, before disappearing in to the black hole of blackouts!
LikeLiked by 1 person