I keep debating whether or not to blog about this...but hey, it's my blog and it's about my life...so why not?
As much as I try to live this healthy lifestyle -- I have a childhood condition that haunts me. Literally haunts me. It hasn't happened for awhile. A very long while. But it did yesterday. And it happened at work. So embarrassing!
You're probably wondering what my problem is?
My problem? I get fainting spells. It happened all the time when I was in elementary school and junior high. What was the cause? I was told that I was iron deficient/anemic. I have passed out at various places....home, my health class, in the cafeteria while serving lunch, church and even at the gym. Never at work, but now I can say I have. Yeah, not something you want to brag about.
I have an appointment scheduled for a physical. I guess you can say I always knew I had a problem, but afraid to go in and get a confirmation that a problem exists. It's been a long time since I've had a fainting spell, but now I'm getting worried because a few weeks prior I've been getting headaches. Kind of nervous to go in, but figure it's something I have to deal with and accept whatever the results may be.
On a good note, I am thankful for my littler sister Silia who was there. I probably scared her to death. I don't think she remembers when this was a regular occurrence for me when we were growing up. I know if something did happen, she would take care of me. Love you sis.
On my way home from work, I thought I would tone the music down and had the radio station on FM 100.3. This station doesn't play rock or any hip hop music, just mellow music -- a variety. Tim McGraw's "Live like you were dying" came on the radio. I got the biggest smile while listening to this song. He mentions "I went skydiving". Those that have been following my blog know that this is on my list of things I want to do this year. Love this song. It's a simple reminder of how precious life can be. It's a reminder to live life to the fullest. I had a big smile because I finally realize that!
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6 comments:
OMG, I hope you're ok.. that's so scary..
Tim McGraw is HAWT! lol..Take it easy lady...and let me know when you're ready to go skydiving! I'm sooo there... You will love it..
I love that song and ask Kass. I've had my share of headaches and fainting spells too. Sure not fun. HOpe you figure out what's going on. I have anemia too, our dang blood sucks...lol. Take your vitamins and keep hydrated (sure, I can tell you that, but don't ever do it myself). Love ya girl!
YES U SCARED THE PANTS OFF ME LOL Just reading this post got me all teary eyed because u seriously had me worried!!! I don't remember when we were younger of this so yes this really worried me and glad u got an apt set up!!! LOVE U SIS and u better believe I would take care of ya!!!
Awww sis so glad your goin' to get a physical so you know what the deal is...Love your guts!
Okay...we need to talk! You did start tellin' me about thus at Zumba but we didnt finish discussing it. I've had the same thing for the last ten years now, my fainting, dizzy spells, blackouts occur mostly when I'm prego and I'm told the same thing by my doctor...I'm anemic! I had the whole episode at work when I was 5 months pregnant with Beanie. I was taken out on a stretcher which surely had me embarrassed as heck! UGH! Do you take iron pills to help ya? I've met quite a few other women who can relate...I never knew you had the same issues! So sorry girl...take it easy!
FOR SURE make sure you get it all checked out. I am so anemic and have this problem so much that I go in and get iron IVs to help. Not fun but ya gotta take care of you! Love ya my long lost cute friend!
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