Has anyone else dealt with this?

It doesn't happen to me all that often, but over the last two months, I’d say it’s hit me about three times now.
Usually, it’s this perfect storm where I’m hungry, running on zero sleep, and I really need to find a restroom.

Everything is going fine, then out of nowhere, in less than half a second, my head starts spinning so violently it feels completely unnatural.
The world just starts tilting and spinning more intensely than if I’d stepped off a carnival ride, and I end up stumbling around, trying to grab onto a wall or something just to stay upright because maintaining any kind of balance becomes impossible when the vertigo hits that hard.
At the same time, I realize I’m suddenly flushing and feeling incredibly hot.

Closing my eyes actually makes it worse... though after about five seconds of the world whirling around, I try to shut them tight and focus on deep breathing just to dull the sensation.

Once the spinning finally subsides, there's still this lingering, heavy sense of unease in my head 😢

Most of the time, that feeling won't truly lift until I’ve managed to get some decent sleep.

I honestly can't figure out what's causing my 😕

I'm pretty sure that’s what happened to Tony Soprano in the very first episode 😉

Look... you’re saying you haven't slept—which means your brain is basically swimming in toxins—plus you're hungry, so your brain isn't getting the fuel it needs, and then there's the likelihood that you're jumping up too quickly to hit the bathroom, which can cause a momentary drop in oxygen to the brain... Honestly, the only thing I find strange about all this is that you haven't actually passed out cold several times already...

Try eating a little something sweet for a quick sugar boost, get some decent sleep, and I think you should be fine.

Low blood pressure?

Gregory Turner71..

It’s not like it happens just because I’m getting up to head to the restroom; I only brought that up because things tend to get pretty intense when you're dealing with those kinds of combinations, nothing more than that.
Even while I'm just sitting there, I'll suddenly feel that "pop" and then everything starts spinning.

restlesspanther1...

As for my blood pressure, I really wouldn't know, though I'm fairly certain it used to be perfectly fine, or at least that was my impression.

Maybe take a look at the manufacture date on your ID! You might actually need some spare parts! 🙄

What you’re describing is something I dealt with quite a bit myself—mostly back when I was in school—and the culprit was almost always low blood pressure.

It didn't happen every single day, of course, but there were certainly those moments where everything just went dark and I’d end up on the floor...😁

A lack of sleep, skipping meals, poor circulation... any one of those things can set it off.

Go see a doctor.😉

Ugh, I really can't face the doctor right now...

What exactly did he tell you regarding that low blood pressure?

Hypoglycemia.

Dana Allen3 said:Ugh, I just can't be bothered to see the doctor...

So, what did he actually tell you regarding your low blood pressure?

"Can't be bothered"... 😕 😕

Seriously, kid—get your act together... 😛

Megan Peterson87 said:hypoglycemia.

I had this fast food sandwich and about eight or nine chocolate donuts.
It hit me about two hours later.

I wouldn't exactly call it 😉

Then again... who knows.

Are you actually getting enough sleep?
Are you working yourself into the ground?

A coworker of mine just completely burned out because his entire life basically boiled down to nothing but work and grinding. He ended up hooked up to an IV drip at the hospital. I mean, it wasn’t life-threatening or anything, but seriously, what was the point of all that? 🙂

Go see a doctor. 🙂

Dana Allen3 said:It's just a mix of being starving, totally sleep-deprived, and needing to hit the bathroom ASAP.

Well, looks like you answered your own damn question. Just eat, get some sleep, and keep your digestive system on schedule, and everything will be fine. You’ll feel better than you have in ages, trust me. 👍

gentlecanyon92 said:happens all the time 🥳

okay, maybe not lately 🤔

I remember this one time where I stood up way too fast and my head just spun so violently I started shaking uncontrollably. I lost my balance, lost my sense of direction—hell, I even lost my vision for a second. 😳 I figured the smartest move was to just drop straight to the floor so I wouldn't end up smashing my face into a wall or something. 😳 It lasted maybe 15 or 20 seconds... 😳 ...

😢

That was definitely low blood pressure. And honestly, who in their right mind just bolts out of bed like that?? 😵

Megan Peterson87 said:That was almost certainly due to low blood pressure. And besides, who on earth just leaps out of bed like that??😵

Probably, but there isn't much I can do about it.😳

😕I haven't experienced that😳 after getting up frombed—never happened to me once.😳

Low blood pressure... It messes with your sleep. People with low BP just can't get a decent night's rest.
Get your life together. Eat complex carbs. And let’s be clear: that greasy fast food crap isn't a complex carb, it's just garbage. Load up on vegetables, fruit, fiber, meat, and plenty of salt—but seriously, go see a doctor first to check your levels; too much sodium is its own kind of disaster. Also, get out of the house. Go for a walk in the fresh air during the day.

I deal with this too, though not nearly as bad.

And go get some blood work done. You might be running low on iron. But for real, if this keeps happening, don't hesitate to go see a doctor.

NeVeR said:I absolutely demolished a fast food sandwich and like 8 or 9 chocolate donuts.
Two hours later, it hit me.

I wouldn't say it was 😉

Then again..who knows

Of course, when you try to fix hypoglycemia by hitting your system with a massive sugar bomb, your body just pumps out even more insulin and sends you right back into another crash. It's a vicious cycle. They told you straight up—you're gonna have to overhaul your entire diet from the ground up if you want this to stop.

gentlecanyon92 said:😕 I haven't 😳 after getting out of bed; that has honestly never happened to me before 😳

This happens to me all the time if I stand up too fast... my blood pressure is incredibly low... if I don't eat, I start feeling dizzy just like that.

It isn't even about lifting things too quickly... sometimes that just makes my vision go dark for a second 😁

Though, I suppose it really comes down to what I'm eating 😢

I mean, Joe Biden, I've basically been living on nothing but sandwiches lately, and I can't remember the last time I actually picked up a piece of fruit 😵

But then again, who is actually going to change that now 😵

_Atlanta_ said:Low blood pressure... people with low blood pressure just can't sleep right.
Maybe try living a bit more organized, you know? Stick to complex carbs—and by that, I mean don't count some greasy junk from McDonald's as a complex carb, because let's be honest, it's just trash... Eat plenty of vegetables, fruit, high-fiber stuff, meat, and get enough salt in (though you should probably check with your doctor first; too much sodium isn't great for the system). Also, try to get out for a slow walk somewhere in the fresh air during the day.

It happens to me too, though not quite as intensely.

And go get some blood work done, because it’s entirely possible your iron levels are running low. But seriously, if this keeps happening, don't hesitate to see a doctor.

You hit the nail on the head there, lol

It takes me forever to actually fall asleep.
Vegetables and fruit? lol lol 😁

I probably am low on iron since I've got a pale complexion, plus my bilirubin has been elevated for as long as I can remember.

I try to go for a run for at least half an hour every single day. And I'm at the local community center every day too, so... I get plenty of air :P

Like I said... a disciplined lifestyle just isn't my thing, lol... that's more my brother's vibe.😬