It's hitting 105 degrees...

Sandra Reyes said:Well, I actually asked about that...
and frankly, discussing global warming—which is totally off-topic here, by the way—is a different beast entirely from just talking about the upcoming heatwave and how we might survive it.😎

To be perfectly honest, the whole thing terrifies me...
I struggle with low blood pressure, and quite frankly, I don't handle the heat particularly well...
so when they start forecasting temperatures hitting triple digits... I just freeze up.

On the bright side, I suppose I’m a bit of a natural-born worrier; I tend to spiral and lose my cool long before any actual crisis hits, yet somehow, once the chaos finally arrives, I manage to navigate through it quite smoothly...

So, effectively... I really need to vent some of this anxiety right here (just so my husband can get a little break...), and then we shall face those 100-degree days head-on.

Kate Cox2 said:honestly, all of this scares me...
my blood pressure is low and I handle the heat pretty poorly...
so when they forecast 105 degrees like this... I just freeze up...

but hey, look on the bright side—I'm a natural-born worrier, so I usually spiral way before anything actually happens, yet once the shit hits the fan, everything goes surprisingly smooth...

so... I need to vent my panic here a bit (just so my husband can get a break...), and then we'll face that 105 degree heat head-on...

I've got low blood pressure and epilepsy too... I used to be a total panicker, but I realized that worrying just adds extra stress to the mix.. now I just drink a liter of water, dress light, eat easy meals, and that's basically it.. I can't stay home because I have responsibilities.. the only time I feel sick is when I'm on the bus👎

Sandra Reyes said:I find myself in a very similar boat—dealing with both low blood pressure and epilepsy. For the longest time, I was constantly spiraling into these massive panic attacks about my health, but eventually, it hit me: that constant state of anxiety is just adding more unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation. It’s a vicious cycle! Now, I try to manage it with a few simple adjustments. I make sure to drink at least a liter of water, I don't overexert myself when getting dressed, and I try to eat lighter meals. Honestly, those small changes have made all the difference. I can't exactly stay cooped up at home all day because life happens and I have responsibilities to attend to, but I've noticed one specific pattern: I only seem to feel unwell when I'm riding the bus. It's quite peculiar, really.👎

Oh, I know, I really do! I’ve told you before—I am a total worrier. I’m the kind of person who spirals into a full-blown panic over every little thing, just constantly dreading whatever is coming next. But honestly? Every single time that moment actually arrives, everything turns out perfectly fine. It always does.

Honestly, I can completely relate—I get motion sickness on a Greyhound bus too...👎

casualsurfer said:Next week, they're forecasting temperatures climbing as high as 102 degrees, even in the shade...😲

Well, if it's that hot, I'll just stay out of the shade then...

After spending all day in a climate-controlled office, stepping out at 3:00 PM from a comfortable 72°F into that 104°F shock is brutal, especially followed by catching a Greyhound, prepping some food, and then enduring a 1.5-hour Amtrak commute while standing in the aisle.
I honestly don't see what the big deal is...
Though, I have to admit, the moment I step out of the AC, I feel this sharp sting in my chest from the dry, scorching air that makes me worry my heart might skip a beat. Then comes the dizziness... followed by that restless sweating around my neck during the train ride. By the time I finally walk through the door, my wife has a coffee waiting for me in a dimly lit room kept at about 82°F.
There isn't much to debate here, since almost everyone experiences the exact same thing...
I’m heading to the coast on August 1st, and my biggest worry is that the rain will start rolling in and things will get unstable; out of all this heat, that unpredictable weather is actually what stresses me out the most...

That’s it, then. Time to grab a beer and head down to the pier.
If you're scared, stay home and sweat. 🙏 🙏 🙏

Btw, I actually love this kind of heat. 😍

Honestly, I’m slowly dying here—I can't deal with this heat at all. But hey, nothing is happening until July 31 🙂

I was doing alright until last night, but this humidity absolutely killed me. I stepped outside and almost passed out—probably because I haven't eaten a single thing since 3:00

Honestly, this weather is driving me insane. At the office, the AC is cranked down to a freezing 75... but now that I'm back home, it's sitting at a stifling 80.
The absolute worst part is that constant temperature shock when you step outside. I spent the day running errands—hit up the IRS, the local utility office, the post office, you name it—and you know how brutal it is constantly bouncing between ice-cold AC and the outdoor heat.
Once I'm done with work, though, I basically hibernate indoors until evening. I won't even think about stepping out until it's time to go for a bike ride, because trying to do anything during the day is just a lost cause.

We don't have AC at my place, just some heavy shutters and glass, and it’s already 82 degrees in here. 👍

I need to head downtown but I keep putting it off—I'm seriously going to die the second I step outside, I swear 🤣

Sandra Reyes said:In a few years we'll be hitting 50, and then these 40s will look like the good old days.

Honestly, if it hits 50, maybe the glaciers will finally start melting enough to send some cool air down from the poles. Might actually get a little relief. 🤣

Honestly, I’m way more terrified of these constant doom-and-gloom news cycles than anything else—it’s just straight-up disrespectful at this point. Look, sure, you gotta give people a heads-up about stuff, but freaking everyone out on a daily basis? That’s just low. I deal with panic attacks and my own set of nasty issues, and honestly, these last few days have been brutal because of the fear-mongering. It makes me want to sue every single one of those journalists who thrive on spreading panic. Just tell us it’s going to be hot, okay? Tell us not to overexert ourselves, to take breaks, and remind us that—well, it’s summer, for crying out loud. So what if it hits 100 degrees? I'd much rather deal with a heatwave than a freezing 50-degree summer. Seriously, this panic-baiting news is just pure garbage!

These people are the absolute best when it comes to complaining about AC. They’ll tell you air conditioning is toxic or whatever, but honestly, sitting in this heat is three times worse for you than being in an air-conditioned room—especially if the unit is actually a decent, high-quality model.

"When you walk out of a warm room into an air-conditioned one, your blood vessels constrict suddenly, and that's where the health risk lies."...Give me a break. I mean, what if you're standing on a beach in the middle of summer, it's 122°F, and you jump into water that's 78°F? What kind of massive temperature shift is that supposed to be?

I managed to get through today pretty well, even though I had to spend a lot of time walking around outside... and honestly, I handle the heat terribly—my blood pressure tends to run quite low. I'm not sure if the secret is just that I've finally started carrying my own water bottle everywhere (it's a Jane, but let's not turn this into a 🙂 commercial)... In the past, I used to skip carrying water, and whenever I'd step inside after walking in the heat, everything would go dark and I felt like I was about to pass out (though I never actually did) 😛... But I'm done playing games with my health. It really seems like staying hydrated makes a massive difference...

The forecast says tomorrow will be the peak of this heatwave, so I'm gearing up with enough stubbornness to power through it without complaining too much... And I really hope this is the absolute peak, so things don't get any worse than they already have been this summer 😎.

So, everyone, please—carry water with you!!!

Looks like we’re in for a cold snap right at the end of the month, which is just perfect timing since I was planning on hitting the beach...
I honestly can't tell which part of this is worse. 🙂

I’ve seriously got to get some studying done in this heat... 😱When am I even supposed to find the time?!? In the morning, late at night, or just staying up all night long?🙄

Brenda Ramos5 said:They’re calling for a cold snap at the end of the month

Oh yeah, because dropping to 86 degrees is just devastating... you better pack a parka, some gloves, and a scarf if you're heading down to the coast...😉

lonebadger6 said:Nah, it’s gonna be like 86 degrees. You'll be freezing at the beach—better pack a hat, some salt, and gloves. 😉

Actually, people over in the US are saying July 27, 2007, will only hit 59 degrees, and the coldest night might dip down to 48!

Dennis Sanchez84 said:Actually, some folks over in the States are claiming July 27, 2007, will hit a measly 59 degrees, with the temperature dropping as low as 46 at night...

Maybe where they are, or possibly up in Alaska...😉

ECMWF forecast results
New York City
Thursday
07/26/2007
93 °C

There isn't anything for the 27th yet, but I find it pretty hard to believe we'd see such a massive drop...🙂

Just a quick heads-up for all my fellow hypochondriacs out there—I managed to stay conscious today! No fainting spells this time 😁.

By the way, if any of you are actually hitting the gym or working out or something—how’s that going for you? Are you morning people or more of an evening crowd? Personally, I find getting up early just too much effort, but then by the evening, it gets so sweltering and the crowds are just... well, they're a nuisance 😢.