phyl6648
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Today I had an appointment to get a mamogram (sp).. while I was out went to walmart to pick up a few things, used the chair.. Got home and was so proud of me.. Then out of the blue it was like an attack.. I bacame so tired I had to lie down and indigestion like crazy , freezing even though it was 77 in the house, headache, I felt I was drifitng away..the crying you name it I think I had it.. I prayed for sleep I couldn't hold my head up.. and the chest pain (indigestion) ....I wish I could verbally describe the spell I had...
Now 5 hrs later I feel terrible but not like what I experienced.
Wondering if I was exposed to something that made me feel this way.. I have had these spells before but its been awhile..
I actually thought I was dying.. Just had to vent .. I am so so far from well but thought I was seeing slight improvement...
Keebler
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- My top guesses:
1) Big Box Toxicity & Hangover.
2) Adrenal exhaustion & shock from outlay of energy and sensory overload.
3) Stress on nerve fibers all through the body
This is really very common with too much activity, especially in a big box store.
IMO, lyme patients should just stay out of those until well into remission. Even then, they are not the most healthful of places for anyone.
But all the stimuli from every angle likely really clobbered you.
Rest well. IME, it's taken about a few days to get over a big-box hangover.
As for the mammogram, the only thing I can think of that could clobber you would be if they had spray or scented deodorant there for women to use afterward as some place do.
But, really, the outlay of energy for that might have been all your body could do but the "excitement" of being out pushed up stress hormones and you probably felt better than your body's "bank account" could cover.
Our bodies often just don't know when the danger mark has been crossed and wants to be out and about, get things done, etc. but the adrenals are just too affected.
Be sure your adrenal support and fish oil are well in place, too. -
[ 06-05-2012, 05:31 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
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Keebler
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- BIG BOX STORES - just some reasons to totally avoid.
1) Lights - overhead fluorescents are terrible for our eyes and nerves to manage.
Flashes ? Displays, even the red infrared flashes at the check out.
2) Sounds - the beat of music, ear splitting cash register beeps, buzzes, overhead announcements
3) Smells - personal care and household cleaning products
Chemicals in the air, even if not detected by your nose - on fabrics, other textiles, tires, plastics, printed boxes, etc.
Bug sprays are used in many stores and the residue remains long after the night shift goes home -- strong cleaning chemicals, too.
4) Combined sensory overload from the sheer volume of merchandise, all designed to draw your attention.
5) If the weather was hot, fumes from the parking lot, roads, other vehicles' exhaust, off-gassing of plastics in your car.
If AC was on in store, perhaps too cold and the shifts in temp stressed your body.
6) Fake foods? By the time we reach checkout, many of us are toast and may grab some fake food from a display just to keep from passing out.
Food samples? Always a mistake due to additives and questionable food safety.
Etc. ---------------
Find smaller stores - best if independently and locally owned.
Shop on-line (trying to find vendors at least in your state or nearby),
Some grocery stores deliver. Some delivery services also exist in many communities.
Get a friend, volunteer or paid helper to shop for you on a regular basis. If a volunteer, be sure to offer to cover the cost of gas plus at least $5.
Area colleges (and maybe even high schools) have employment centers where students are keen to have such opportunities but you likely know a young person (or an older one) who would like to do this for a reasonable fee.
Civic and faith groups also places to look.
FARMERS' MARKETS for produce have many advantages.
Farmer direct set-ups have many names but can go year round with boxed deliveries directly to your home or a location in your area. -
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phyl6648
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Thank you so much for your replies..I have been doing more than I should and it seemed wonderful but today gave me a big disappointment..
Why the crying when we are so exhausted?? I actually thought I was having a heart attack..Its so hard to describe what happens to our bodies as I have done more than this on other days... Oh, well I have fixed me some oatmeal and then back to bed I go.. Hope I am not going backwards.. Oh, didn't use any deodrant after the mamaog..So must have been walmart.
tks..again
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Keebler
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- Why the crying when we are so exhausted?
The various nervous systems just have to express the pain. Crying is a normal human response to the body, brain or emotions being overloaded.
Exhaustion and feeling awful can be very painful - and there are the emotional components, too.
I've cried over this very kind of thing many times. Magnesium and Fish Oil help. REST helps the most.
So does changing expectations and never letting go of that ability to pace oneself.
You might need to reassess your nutrients.
Ultimately, it's vital to be sure that all the infection(s), heavy metals, parasites, mold, etc. -- whatever is the mix for you -- that the CAUSE is being adequately addressed so that you can hope for a better future.
And, even once well, you may choose to avoid toxic or sensory overloaded environments for continued well-being. -
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randibear
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i went to walmart once and thought i was going to pass out.
i could see people but not hear anyything. i felt like i was out of body, going through motions but like i was somebody else watching myself.
i was hot, sweating, and sick to my stomach.
i think it was a major panic attack. never been so scared.
and yes i tend to just cry reading a book or watching a movie.
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