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cerebellum0 t1_ivy1l2q wrote

Reply to comment by designer_of_drugs in TIFU ... by Drinking Alcohol Two Hours After Donating Blood, then Passing Out in a Tex-Mex Restaurant Bathroom by [deleted]

It's actually a very common, very bad instinct. People like to walk away from crowds and die in the bathroom. Happens alarmingly often with choking.

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yeeyeepeepee0w0 t1_ivyiha9 wrote

omg literally me. this wasn't my first rodeo passing out, so i mostly just wanted to do it in privacy instead of panicking a bunch of diners and making a scene lol. ill make sure to keep the advice given to not lock the door in mind for future medical issues

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canolafly t1_ivym2tk wrote

Do you think maybe you should find out why you are passing out? It doesn't sound like a fun rodeo. I mean, rodeos aren't generally fun, but still...

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brads99 t1_ivz4c2i wrote

For some people it’s just an overreaction to a perceived threat. Look into vasovagal syncopy

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Dr_Wh00ves t1_iw2kdj5 wrote

I get that a lot but it is usually caused by dehydration/heat/standing up too quickly, always a fun time though.

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brads99 t1_iw2lk3q wrote

Oh yes definitely I forgot about that!

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TonyBanana420 t1_ivz3lyl wrote

Okay first off, rodeo's aren't fun? They sound like a blast. And second, he passed out because he gave blood and then drank, its literally in the title lol

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amaraame t1_ivywp1h wrote

I wonder if it's a long forgotten instinct for self-preservation? Like a need to protect yourself from potential harm while unable to stay alert.

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cerebellum0 t1_ivyx9o5 wrote

I think it's more related to shame/embarrassment, just like OP replied. They don't want to "make a scene" so they go to the bathroom, not realizing how serious the situation is. Especially with choking, they think they could cough/vomit it up but lose consciousness and no one is aware to save them. It's terrifying actually. Bring a friend on your shame bathroom trips friends!

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