I’ve been called “ditzy” more than once in my life but never “dizzy.” However, after a random dizzy spell threatened to take me out this afternoon I might have to embrace that nickname as well.
I was minding my own business, walking into a department store in search of my favorite brand and color of blush when objects in my peripheral vision appeared to be off kilter, a bit fuzzy. Hmmm, I thought, that’s weird, but continued to the cosmetics counter. Just a few yards from my destination I truly almost passed out. I quickly sat on a stack of ladies’ blouses and placed my head between my knees.
After a moment my equilibrium returned and I continued on my errand—with no luck, by the way. It seems my favorite blush, the one I’ve used for at least a decade is in danger of being discontinued. $&#%?!
Since the episode I’ve felt a bit on edge, worried that it might happen again. I drove home to Doright Manor on backroads just in case I needed to pull over, but there were no further dizzy spells—just the hint of a headache.
Of course being the hypochondriac that I am I now have decided I have either a brain tumor or something equally nefarious. Most likely it’s a sinus issue. Or maybe it’s the ghost of my latent talent rising to the surface and I’m going to be the next superstar on Broadway. Hello, Dolly, er Dizzy.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
You know Tommy Roe wrote a song about you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know! I meant to link to it but forgot.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Had that happen on occasion. Worrisome, but so intermittent that I choose to ignore these episodes.
LikeLiked by 2 people
I had it happen years ago when I was pregnant, but this one was odd.
LikeLike
Low blood sugar? I fainted or almost fainted several times due to hypoglycemia.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Could be. I’d just eaten, though. Just weird.
LikeLike
When they figure out what causes my vertigo I’ll let you know…😆
LikeLiked by 2 people
That must really stink. This little episode came and went pretty quickly. Hoping it was an anomaly.
LikeLiked by 1 person
If it’s a one off…I’d go with dehydration
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very possible.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh dear! I suffer from vertigo too LA. It’s miserable and very debilitating. Change in the weather, allergies, lots of triggers. Sometimes it’s a prelude to a migraine. Sorry you have to deal with it too. 😢
LikeLiked by 3 people
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
😱🤔hope you’re well – glad though that you were walking, not driving, when it happened. Hope it’s nothing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Better get that checked out, woman. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think maybe my sinuses are clogged. If it happens again I won’t hesitate to see a doctor.
LikeLike
scary…do you suffer from migraines? I get dizzy spells followed by headaches, usually caused by dehydration. Take care
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’ve never had a migraine. I have a feeling I might’ve been dehydrated. It was really warm here today and I was out and about.
LikeLike
Take care
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you!
LikeLike
tell the doc, amen
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It’s called an aura. Sometimes it is dizziness, sometimes it’s a blackout of part of your vision. It usually happens before a headache or a migraine . The first time it happened to me I became violently nauseous and almost passed out. I saw a neurologist who said it’s a prelude to a migraine. Some people get it but don’t get the headaches. It happens to me frequently Especially when there are barometric changes .
It’s not serious but can be scary.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Thanks! It was just so odd.
LikeLike
Yes. It was strange to me too at first. It’s happened to me while I’m driving and I’ve had to pull over. I usually take two Advil the moment it occurs and that seems to help. The scariest is the partial loss of vision. It’s temporary but while it’s happening I feel awful. Shaky, sweating etc. eventually it passes. It’s like the room flips around too. All ocular migraine types of auras. I just live with it now. I know they will pass. Light can trigger them too. Sometimes too much screen time as well. Isn’t getting older fun? 🙀
LikeLiked by 1 person
You described it perfectly. And the shakiness and sweating that followed it. Wow. And yes, getting older is a hoot. 🦉
LikeLiked by 1 person
A real laugh a minute! Lol But it’s better than the alternative! 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Truth.
LikeLike
I hope you simply stay Ditzy
LikeLiked by 1 person
So do I!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I think it’s perfectly normal to get some dizzy spells as we grow older. Could be any of the immediate causes all your other readers have suggested. No worries, just take it easier?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m not terribly worried. If it happens again I’ll contact my doctor.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This happens to me most often if I’ve gone too long without eating, but I also get it when my allergies are kicked into high gear and I’m really congested. Or, my most favorite, when I’m getting blood drawn. Since there were no needle sticks for you, I doubt it is the last one. Sadly, I know all too well how you feel. It is an awful experience. I had a brief period of time after my first child was born where I had random dizzy spells quite often that scared the crap out of me because it happened while I was driving. Thankfully, they went away after a couple of months and a couple of rounds of meds. Hopefully this was just a random, one time thing for you!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you! I’d had one incident when I was pregnant with my first child. But that was roughly a million years ago….
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow so nice
LikeLike
I had that occur, frequently, while driving a horribly long commute on not enough sleep. I thank the stars it was always in bumper to bumper nearly stopped traffic, so no one was ever hurt. Quite scary to be driving a 3,000 lb killing machine and go into tunnel vision with no control of my body!
On the flip side, I say the best part about getting older is that it’s so easy to get dizzy that spinning in an office chair is just as fun as the best amusement park ride!
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s a great way to look at it…Sunny side up!
LikeLike