Well, I'm back, but why did I leave?

[SeaRain]

Well, ladies, maybe you can help me. I have been ill, my blood pressure has gone wacko this past month. I have been passing out for brief and sometimes not so brief moments. I have been having all sorts of heart tests. EEG was normal, so no seizure activity. How can a person be dizzy for 10 days straight and not have something wrong with their head? Anyway, I was unable to concentrate long enough to get on TBD, and if I did, I probably didn't make any sense. I sort of felt like I was drunk, and continued with my life (exercising and walking) but I was tired, tired, tired, and that makes me lonely. In addition, I had just moved to a new place, first time actually living by myself, and I was lonely and alone and felt like shit. At least the men I have lived with took interest in how I felt, but I don't want to ever live with the likes of them again. So I am rambling, but that is because I just do not know what is wrong with me. Lots of doc appointments, lots of tests, I feel like the wicked witch of the west when she just twirled down into a puddle and evaporated. (Was that the www or some other witch?) Anyway, my friends, any input into my muddling rambles would be appreciated.

SeaRain

[Dazzling Zoomer Gal Diana]

SeaRain ~ since you did not leave us - you never left ;)

I'd like to think that I speak for all of us when I say that this situation of dis-ease for you is of considerable concern to us. We tend to forget when all is well enough in our lives that we are always just a heartbeat away from something other, something confusing, something different and sometimes difficult. I'm very glad you are sharing your difficulties with us. Sharing often time cuts fear in half, and then by half again.

We tend also to forget just how very stressful life changes are, and what an impact on our bodies and over all sense of well being these changes perpetrate. Esp. if one has gone through two or three of the top five stresses simultaneously.

My beloved mum had a saying she like to use when I whinged on too much about something, and that was:

"What are you going to do about it?' The most important issue is your health, so leave no stone unturned in finding out what is wrong. Be a pest about it, and relentless until you have answers. Get you children involved with you. We have all agreed in your other discussion that this is a good idea, and important for you to do.

If you are feeling truly lonely - then volunteer once you are feeling better, or do it now to feel better. Being busy helping others does wonders for one's emotional health, and you just might be surprised at what windows and doors open up for you and new friends, who may be awaiting your arrival.

You have us to talk to , we are here listening, and collectively there is (I rather suspect) not one thing that we don't know about, or have not experienced. Chin up, and once again, look to your health 1st and foremost.

And . . . do go back please to your baby shower discussion and share with us the story of how things went! I for one would like to know! :-D

[Chez moi]

SeaRain, I hope you are feeling better today...hugs to you.

I have a couple of friends who have had a problem of dizziness caused by disorders of the inner ear, but each had a different cause, so you really do need to follow up closely with your doctors. Where is House when we need him?

[Suuse]

Good morning and I hope today is a good one!

Fainting and dizzy spells are usually symptoms...and if your doctor hasn't found a root cause, then perhaps it's time for a new doctor. As Chez says, life changes are stressful, and it might be that you're manifesting stress. That would be the good news. But please--see a second MD if you're still experiencing symptoms--just in case your first doctor missed something.

And stop by anytime and let us know how you're doing, please.

Cheers!