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Finding Magic in Second Chances: Creating a Better Future for Yourself
Are you setting healthy boundaries and walking the path meant for you?
To steady myself, I placed my hand on the edge of the refrigerator case, between the carrots and broccoli. An overwhelming feeling of unwellness had suddenly struck while shopping at the health food store amid the bright lights and blaring music.
My vision blurred. Intense heat shot through my body, and for a moment, I thought, “Is this a heart attack?” Fortunately not.
It quickly became apparent I was about to faint. But I didn’t.
The medical system calls this pre-syncope, when you almost faint but don’t. There are several possible causes, including serious conditions.
I gathered myself for a few minutes. Then, I threw an ice cream bar into my shopping basket and checked out.
Once in my car, I ripped off the ice cream wrapper like it covered lifesaving medicine. I also blasted the air-conditioning on my face and torso and swallowed two Tylenol tablets recovered from my emergency medical kit.
Could the steely muscle pain in my neck and upper shoulders have diminished blood supply to my brain? Or maybe dehydration deserved the blame. I pondered what might…
