LadyJC88's Journal, 17 August 2013

So today was an... interesting day. I went to a huge dog festival (just me and one of my dogs) and was having a lovely time walking around when I got in line to grab something to eat (looong line, like 40 mins)... and almost passed out. I got dizzier than I've ever been in my life, and my vision went totally blurry and I started to pass out. It was terrifying. My knees kind of buckled and I crouched down and held a table while everything spun out of control. I thought I was going to throw up and couldn't move. Of course it was right then my order was called and everyone is looking at me to grab it and I stumbled 20 feet away and collapsed on the ground. It was terrifying. The vendor brought me water and people fussed over me and I was mortified. MORTIFIED.

The cause was likely the perfect storm I created for myself unintentionally. Firstly it was very hot outside and I had been standing in direct sunlight for an hour and a half. Secondly, I hadn't eaten yet (it was only a couple hours after I got up and I figured I'd grab a hot dog at the event since the money went to charity). I also hadn't had anything to drink. Thirdly I have an anxiety disorder, often triggered by large crowds. I went alone which is something I've never done before (to a large festival like this).

So I know right now you're thinking "Well you're an idiot then. Obviously those things would make you feel like crap." Know what? You're right. Absolutely. The problem was I wasn't adding up factors for a potential problem, I was enjoying myself and just going with it, trying to push my comfort level a little by going to the festival. My dog helps ease my anxiety so I thought I'd be stressed but ok. I hadn't eaten because I wasn't hungry yet. I was standing in the sun because there was no shade.

Individually, these things would now have been enough to cause a problem but together I ended up in quite a pickle. I was terrified. It's the second time something like this has happened this summer, both times when I got very warm, but I've never had a problem with heat before. I've felt off all day since.

Annnnyways... other than that terrifying chunk of time, my eating was totally thrown off and I haven't felt right all day so tomorrow is back to being careful.

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1795 kcal

Fat: 71.23g | Prot: 67.30g | Carb: 195.65g.   Breakfast: Kraft Double Cheddar Shredded Cheese, Beef or Meat Gravy, Five Guys Fries (Regular), Ketchup, Frankfurter or Hot Dog on Bun. Dinner: Betty Crocker Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Meat Loaf Made with Chicken or Turkey. Snacks/Other: Coca-Cola Diet Coke (Can), Tetley Green Tea, Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Hershey's York Peppermint Patties. more...