PREPARING TO FAINT - What I Do After my Service Dog Alerts (& fainting on camera w/ dog responding)
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- POTS Awareness - fainting on camera with my Service Dog alerting and responding! Suggested next video: what does fainting FEEL like?! • What Does FAINTING Fee...
We are still figuring out exactly what's going on, but the way it's been described to me is that I suffer from dysautonomia/POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) & orthostatic intolerance which leads to vasovagal syncope, or neurocardiogenic syncope. No matter the cause, this video goes over what I do after my service dog alerts to syncope. I show the service dog alerting before the faint, and myself passing out on camera so you can watch the response the way it really happens. My response to fainting varies based on the dysautonomia episode symptoms, but in general, this is how I mitigate symptoms of passing out!
Autonomic disorders are neurological diseases that can affect the cardiovascular system. Syncope, Dysautonomia, and POTs (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) are the most common forms. Neurocardiogenic syncope, or vasovagal syncope, is very disabling and I hope this video of my dysautonomia attack helps with POTS awareness and dysautonomia awareness!
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I’ve never passed out before but what does it feel if you don’t mind me asking?
I made a video about that! th-cam.com/video/TC3CLN04mac/w-d-xo.html
@@MommingwithMigraine thank you!
It feels like (for me at lease) you feel super dizzy and a little bit Norshire‘s. Then you wake up on the ground. Feels like you waking up in the morning almost. You can’t remember falling asleep. Hope that helps
you get kinda nauseous and your vision and hearing goes weird and then goes out and its like youre getting farther away from reality and then you wake up confused and dizzy on the floor somewhere but sometimes its more sudden and you just wake up with no major warning
I get super hot. My back feels like its burning. My chest gets tight and I get dizzy then everything goes black.
How is everyone so casual. Am I the only one who is amazed that dogs can sense these things in us when we have absolutely no clue.
I’m used to it idk about everyone else. I’ve had a service dog for years
Omg ikr
They’re so smart it amazes me. I’m hoping to get a service dog for my panic attacks someday
@@brendonwertz7257 having a service dog for anxiety or a panic disorder is not always a good idea. It brings a lot of attention to you as well as a lot of confrontational people. You also have to constantly communicate with people so they don’t distract the dog
He alerted her whole MINUTES before the actual faint. I usually only have 30 seconds to run off before I crash.
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OMG THANK YOU FOR THE LIKES!!!!
This comment deserves WAY more likes.
OMG THANK YOUUUUU .//////.
He looked so offended when you went for the cuff. Like "I alerted you, you were in position, what are you doing?"
haha, I know. Expression was like "hey, what are you doing... that's not part of the plan!"
And then he grabbed her arm and held it down. "Now stay down!"
haha seriously!! and then when she got back he like put his arm on her arm !!
lol just saw the comment above me
Anyone else randomly brought here by the TH-cam algorithm?
meeee
Me but I have migraines... Sooooo....
Just did, and I have absolutely no clue how. Wasn't even looking at service animal stuff or health things lately
I was watching SD things, so it wasn't exactly random. But the initial SD videos certainly were.
Yes! From watching Molly Burke, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard and others.
It's honestly so crazy how dogs can know this stuff before you know yourself
They smell the change in your Bodysystem! It's truely amazing
@@94FeelGood too bad doctors can't! For so many of us, neurologists still don't know how to use the tools humans create to diagnose migraines & all accompanying issues.
there are also trained dogs that can detect cancer cells. they are truly amazing animals
When I have my seizures, my cat I’m most bonded with (I love all my cats but I’m closest with one in particular lol) ALWAYS sits with me almost 24/7 unless she’s eating or using the potty and if I’m having a grand Mal seizure (I usually have partial lobe seizures) she’s touched me softly with her little foot. She’s definitely no service dog but she can tell when my seizures flare (time of the month, times of high stress) that’s for sure.
the dog is just watching body language, its not that big a deal
So how's it feel to be chosen by the mysterious algorithm? lol, i was wandering in video game vids and this was recommended. I clicked and was fascinated by seeing a world I never knew existed. This was really informational and I wish you the best!
Thank you! Feels pretty good hahaa 😄 if it keeps up, it'll really open up the opportunity to provide for my family even with the disabilities. I'm so thankful 🙏
Me too!
I was looking through true crime when i found this haha
@@krist3nmari38 I'm here through true crime as well!
Also in video games!! Absolutely wild, but amazing that she has such a good support system!!
"We're going to hem those curtains" is 100% me after I faint. My family is always confused how I act so okay and normal like nothing bad just happened. I had to laugh about that.
The look Buddy gave you as you got up to get the pressure cuff was like: Bruh... Like he was judging you for getting up. "You're not well, get back here hooman." It was the funniest and cutest thing. He's so protective over you.
as a POTS patient, i wasn't made aware that there were service dogs who could be trained to alert for faints! that's incredible!
I have POTS too and my family is currently working on getting me a dog for it then saving money to train it for the things I deal with while having POTS
Alternative dogs usually are not goldens so expect abuse from shop keepers if u have a mutt.
Before my dog I had a POTS cat, in fact because she was so well trained she was my reference for my dog.
@@katecourt4242 most states do not allow cats as service animals.
@@hanahc3525 But some do! Everyone, go check your service animal requirements; you might have more options that fit your circumstances.
buddy gave you so much warning in advance! i never knew that was possible. so crazy
He's a life saver! 😍
Service dogs are so amazing
My roommates lab was annoying in my mouth the other day. I realized how sick I felt. I tested my blood. My sugar numbers were dangerously high and I was able to take care of myself before it got bad. Dogs are amazing creatures
@@MommingwithMigraine Buddy did great with alert, one thing try when you pass out have your legs to the point where he can still apply pressure when your out and make sure he is half way over with his body. He’ll be able to use his weight evenly for but still should be able reach your arm to nibble and lick while your out.
"I wish weighted blankets weren't so heavy" lol, i get that feeling
They come in different weights. Check online.
@@annamcknight9153 yup. I know. You know. Congratulations.
I can't sleep without two weighted blankets change sheets is a nightmare
Yeah me too, but for some reason I'm fine when my SDIT gives me DPT. Weird.
19:38 When you get up, Buddy's face is like "Are you serious right now?" 😂😂😂
Hahahaha and I get back and he grins. That's hilarious 😆
Momming with Migraine And then slaps his hand on top of yours lol. “Stay.”
😂 thank you, I didn’t notice that the first time around!
@@jubjub594 noticed him doing these too! Clever buddy! 🥰🥰🥰
I find it absolutely fascinating how dogs can alert for medical things like this. They're so incredibly smart and hard-working. Also, at 19:48 Buddy said "you're not going anywhere else, stay here"
His paw thump 😄 what a power move
the fact that buddy can predict it so early it’s so crazy
He really surprises me sometimes!
a girl in my EP class once fainted while at the top of the rope climb, the teacher noticed her lack of responding, subsequent going limp before losing grip completely and managed to get below her and prepare to catch her and it all went well, she woke up crying not knowing what was going on or what happened, it was a scary sight for 12 year old me. This video was very informative and would've been amazing if it had been around back then and shown after class after it happened.
When I was pregnant, i fainted and threw up every time they put a needle anywhere near me. I hate fainting so much, i dont wanna know what it's like to faint multiple times a day. You're a very strong woman, even stronger for doing this while pregnant. I wish you and baby all the best health 💕
You should totally get a "fainting basket", where you keep compression socks, snacks, hand sanitizer, a water bottle, etc. That way there's only one thing to grab!
Smelling salts?
Yep! I've got one! Just didn't bring it over for filming.
That's exactly what I would do. 😁
@@soxpeewee smelling salts were historically another name for ammonia, which isn't good to inhale, and woke the individual by the sheer potency of the smell.
@@LaviniaDeMortalium People still use them today. You don't sit there and sniff them all day. A quick whiff can help revive people. If she is for example in a bad location where she could be hurt might be useful to stay awake slightly longer.
I love how calm Buddy is while alerting, he’s obviously alerted - but he handled it better than most dogs while they’re alerted.
He handled that better than a lot of people would
So true. Several years ago, I saw a brief video clip where a woman was having HUGE problems with her dog attacking her, randomly...Turns out, she had newly developed epilepsy out of nowhere and once they realized that that was the dogs way of alerting her, they trained him to lick her instead of biting her. He turned into her epilepsy-alert dog and now, she knows that she has mere minutes to get on the ground ahead of the episode. Blew my mind back then.
Not gonna lie, I cried a little bit when you fainted and your dog started to try and bring you out of it. Thank you for sharing.
Awww 😭 he does do so much for me
I don’t even care what anyone says. Golden retrievers are so freaking cute.
They are so adorable 😍💓
But everyone agrees?? What do you think people say??? xD
@@Jordana01 my mom’s friend would have jumped six feet in the air if she saw a golden retriever. She thinks they are scary.
@@isitedible7121...how??? What does she think about other breeds?
@@mianitsche8245 well she thinks dogs in general are scary but the bigger breeds would make her run down the block and she don’t run.
omg his eyes are so sad when he alerts you🥺 he's so worried. What a precious little baby🥺
this was in my recommended and WOW need me a caring husband like that, also "don't show your butt it's too nice" is the best statement i've ever heard
She’s like wait lemme get to my fainting couch! What a queen.
I loved the almost drunk sounding "we're gonna hem those curtains". I learned a lot about fainting today
Random algorithm generator done me good!! Never knew this was a thing, what an amazing dog, and you seem to be pretty great too!! I'll subscribe and stick around!
Rock on! Welcome!
Ditto
Except this is such an odd coincidence that a) I’ve never heard of these conditions and b) I just had my teenage daughter investigated for dizziness, postural hypotension and vagal-syncope (no seizure activity). I’m a medic and she fainted in front of me a few times so my family doctor took it seriously. The cardiologist appreciated having a detailed assessment and history from a medic. However, both the postural hypotension and syncope were ruled anxiety induced and non-pathological. I shall learn more about the conditions described in this video and incorporate some of your techniques. Oh - and I am a chronic debilitating migraine sufferer.
Thanks for posting this informative video.
I feel this is the best video to get randomly recommended too, it can actually help people when they see someone faint or they themselves faint in the future!
I have bad undiagnosed migraines and holy shit, the random algorithm probably just blessed me with useful knowledge!
@A google account As a migraine sufferer and someone close with another who suffers from POTS, even if your accusation were true, it’s by far the best faked fainting spell out there.
Also, this fainting spell is genuine. But I’d love to see your proof otherwise!
"Oh and by the way, we're gonna hem those curtains" 🤣🤣🤣 she's such a sweetheart!
I’m a Jessica Kellgren Fosard fan and you both do a beautiful job of letting people glimpse the impact chronic illness/disability has on people’s lives. Your challenge is real. This is invaluable information and your perspective is so positive.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it
I’ve never been so captivated and so scared at the same time. I’ve never heard of this before today. I’m extremely glad for the random algorithm that brought me here. Expanding the knowledge base is always a good thing. Thank you for the video! What a good puppers! ❤️
I'm so glad! Thanks!
I was crying at how sweet Buddy was. I’m not even pregnant right now, I don’t even consider myself a dog person, but I’m crying happy tears. ☺️
My poodle started to alert me before I faint (POTS) at 10 weeks.... no training at all but she alerts 30 mins (exactly) before I faint! 3 years on and she helps me a lot! She’s truly amazing😍
That is amazing!!
"I wish weighted blankets weren’t so heavy."
Me: I wish my weighted blanket was heavier
TH-cam just recommended this to me..
I self trained my pup Lumi as a diabetic alert dog (but not a service dog) and he's been fantastic at alerting to my high and low blood sugar. We only trained him with the same alert (pawing at me) for both cases but in the last 6 months he's started licking me specifically for low blood sugar. They're amazing animals and I wish the medical profession here in Aus valued their use more. Enjoyed watching your vid and hope you're staying well. Props to your hubby too...I have a very supporting wife and sometimes forget to thank her.
Lumi is in my heart too. Great job Phil
I hope you now understand that your dog is a service dog since your dog can mean the difference between life and death. We lost a friend 8 Sept 2022 who would have been alive if he had a diabetic alert Service dog. I starting training a 14 week pup that was given to me to be a medial alert dog. She mad it clear I was getting ready to have an issue (2-3 hours before) and she is less than 6 mo now. She let me know and was going to quit alerting even after i did something to control the situation. Too awhile to settle back down but she was right on the money.
That may qualify him as a service dog. Ask your doctor
@@reneeubry9065 In Australia where I live, a service dog needs to pass a heavily regulated series of obedience tests. Lumi is obedient as a pet, but wouldn't come close to passing those tests.
Lumi is indeed a service dog!
Me: "Excuse me, I think I'm going to faint. I'm just going to get on the floor. Excuse me."
Everyone not used to chronic illness: "What?! Are you okay?! Should I call someone?!"
Thankfully my Dysautonomia isn't bad enough that it makes me faint so I've never needed to go to the floor for that reason but I have a head injury and before I went to a year and a half of brain rehab (actually sometimes it still happens but not as frequently) my legs would pretty frequently drop out from underneath me and I'd suddenly be spending some floor time until they decided to work again. I also have a bad back and so I've spent time laying on the floor cause that's where I was most comfortable and I've gotten werid looks when I say to someone who's doesn't have similar issues or doesn't know about mine that I could use some floor time or that I'm gonna lay down on the floor cause my back is killing me.
@@shimmyalot I've never fainted to the point of full loss of consciousness, I usually feel it then get on the floor. I do go deaf for a while, so I don't think I'm far off lights out
@@NiaJustNia yeah, doesn't sound like you're that far off. My balance just gets off and I get kinda dizzy and sometimes my vizion gets a little weird. I don't know how to explain it exactly it's kinda like wearing the wrong glasses everything looks smaller and farther off. And my head gets kinda foggy I guess is the right word.
Lol sounds like me when I laugh too much and get an asthma attack xD all my friends always freak out.
@@aris6756 Yes! You reach that stage where your laugh is just a wheeze but you still can't stop laughing and you just sound like a bellows as you scramble for your inhalers 😂
I started to freak out when she began eating the chips. I was like "oh god please be careful don’t faint mid eating" 😳
Same!
Everyone's so worried about the chips 🥰 I don't worry about it because the faint doesn't surprise me. I can feel symptoms coming and going & Buddy gives me indications too.
I agree. It doesn't seem safe to be eating if she's about to faint.
@@greenpeacesign420 eating can prevent the faint from happening, though. She knows her body, don't worry.
As a fainter, yeah its not a surprise, you don’t go from awake to passed out instantly its a slow and quite annoying “i have stuff to do, but I’m stuck here because my body is doing this i wish it would just hurry up and get on with it” sort of feeling
How loud the ringing in your ears is, whether your vision is completely gone and if you can see static and how much (the symptoms are VERY dynamic) you know if you are about to faint and how soon.
Ive done silly things like run upstairs to get to a mattress before i pass out even after my vision is pretty badly gone, it sounds reckless but you will hear the ringing get louder, see your vision shrinking, not be able to get enough oxygen and have your muscles start to fail. you have real time feedback of whats going on and definitely know when its time to stop everything and just lie there.
Plus the chips help and besides that after the first few episodes it gets very dull just stopping everything so you get a bit fidgety
You also have a pretty high likelihood of avoiding a complete faint if you can do some of these things (or at least i do) so the sprint up the stairs can be the difference between passing out and feeling awful or skipping straight to recovery and just being very careful not to get up too soon
I was Diagnosed with POTS a year ago at 16. Fortunately they caught it early enough so we could start to handle it ASAP to prevent it from getting too severe. I wanted to thank you for posting things like this as it makes me feel less alone, and it’s helpful as this gives me tips as to how handle myself when I go into my fainting episodes.
Thank you very much ❤️
So glad they can intervene like that. Medical science ftw!
I have fainted many times it's scary at first. I just remember as a kid always running over to a bed or couch and passing out. Now that I'm older I got a beautiful dog who helps me so much. Which is amazing when I have 2 small boys who cant be alone. Water soft place and let people know best advice and cuddle your puppy
god I cant imagine how scary it might be to have to worry about fainting especially when your pregnant
She has no right GETTING pregnant to begin with when you have this condition. I call b.s. another fake channel
Laughed at loud at "we're gonna hem those curtains" 😂 Like yeah, that's really what I was paying attention to
Nice profile picture =)
@@middleC17 Lolll thanks! 😄 I really like your picture, too!
@@middleC17 ooo
A lot of people do their curtains like that on purpose!
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Dog: I'm a highly sensitive alerting machine
Also Dog: PARTY TIME! I did it!
Highly sensitive alerting machine 😅
I've had vasovagal syncope with convulsions since I was 7, and I never thought Id see other people suffering with fainting too. I've always been pretty reluctant to talk about it but its nice to see you share your experience.
I have vasovagal syncope too!! Still haven’t met anyone with the same thing. Glad to hear I’m not the only one. It sucks!
I have vasovagal syncope with mild convulsions too! I always find myself immediately vomiting afterwards though.
I think I have this too. It I never know when mine is going to happen. Is that normal?? How can I train my dog to do this ? The doctors can’t figure out what is going on with me and how in the world am I going to work ? My blood pressure just bottoms out no reason
THANK YOU! This is long but please read it if you can. I have POTS and get nearly to but don't fully faint. I had my husband watch this video because I want a POTS alert dog to tell me when I need to lay down and when it is not safe to get up. I wanted him to see what Buddy does so we can explain what I need my dog to do. After watching you faint he told me I actually brown out for a 30 seconds to a minute sometimes. I had no idea! He also said he watched your face as you gradually progressed after the alert and saw the same changes in your face that he sees in mine! Apparently both you and I have changes in our eyes when an episode is coming on. He said he saw your eyes go from bright and 'smiley' with the outside corners up, to gradually less bright with the outside corners moving down. He said my eyes do the same, and both you and I will still smile and joke even when our eyes droop. Now, thanks to this video, he knows to watch for certain changes in my face to know when I need to slow down and when I need to rest for a bit. He also said he is going to start massaging my legs when I have an episode. It is such an obvious thing but neither of us thought of it. Thank you so much for posting this video! It has been such a huge help to both me, as someone dealing with POTS, and my husband who is my support system. ❤️
I'm sorry you're going through this but super thrilled that you found the video so helpful. It's why I'm willing to post such personal stuff in the first place. I never noticed that about my eyes, but we have noticed that when I'm "declining" I seem disinterested because I have trouble making expressions. That's gotta be part of it. I'll have to watch the video back and pay attention for that. Appreciate you taking the time to let me know that this made a difference for you!
@@MommingwithMigraine My husband has massaged my legs during an episode three times since watching your video. It is AMAZING how quickly it can help!
@@sarahkwast1250 YESSSS that is awesome!!
How does the dog know? Absolutely fascinating
It's all about the scent! These dogs are trained to respond to certain changes of smell (human body will release different hormones right before passing out and the dog will be able to sense it)
Physical signs are also part of their training.
They're trained to pick up on subtle changes in their handler, and how to respond accordingly. Amazing animals and the people who train them 💗
@@someoriginalname5660 I swear *my* dog can't smell all of that! 😂
Change in his owner's scent, physical cues, some dogs are just born with the ability to sense things and don't need much training. I saw a story about a 2 year old child who was having either fainting episodes or seizures and their family dog (not even a service dog) would start acting strange about 15 minutes before every episode. They tested it by putting the dog in another room and he was pacing and trying to get out about 15 minutes before the child had an episode. It was a change in smell in the child's brain chemicals.
This video was so beautiful, and made me cry. My anxiety alert service dog passed away recently and this just made me miss him so much. The unbreakable bond between service dog and owner. ❤️
So sorry. You have a new service dog?
I have never experienced anything remotely like this, but learning about it, and seeing it was really . . . fascinating? Like, not in a cool way obviously, but I learned so much watching this!
I think it's really important for people who don't suffer from health problems like these to also have correct information about them, because it helps us be more empathetic and understanding, and respond correctly if situations arise.
" oh by the way, we're going to hem those curtains!" Your positivity is so inspiring, it's what I needed today :) That's going to be one lucky baby to have such an optimistic and loving family
totally agree!
I cannot imagine a man caring enough about me to do something like this for me for example when I have panic attacks. It’s hard to believe men like this exists. Congrats on your pregnancy and your ever so helpful and loving husband.
You have surrounded yourself with terrible people, never settle for someone who wouldn't do this for you. I swear, they exist.
Good caring people exist. I promise. Don’t ever settle for someone who doesn’t show you this amount of love.
Yeah...I would have been left on the floor to fend for myself or he might have awakened me to see when supper was going to be ready.
I have a friend who gets panic attacks. So does her husband, for different reasons. So each of them supports the other when it happens. Maybe you could look for someone who has a similar issue?
@@joycetaylor8057 it's sad
This is incredible. I fainted and my dog woke me too, she's not a service dog and it was a one-off faint, but it's amazing that they know what to do. Your bond with Buddy is so strong, he loves you very much!
dogs really are earths angels they help humans so much.
I have a service cat she alerts me for seizures. I get them randomly
I wish I could teach my cat 😧
@Caramel Cupcake yeah it's because cats can sometimes be wild cards and aren't as reliable as a dog but if free fly is saying the truth, then it is what it is
Lol how do you train a cat to do that
Its was simple for me, my cat was abandoned under a fire station pole, when I saw her she climbed they the vets bars and sucked on my neck, I kept her in my top pocket til she was old enough to be without me, as such she has always slept on me, each morning if I wake and she is sitting on my chest I take my bp straight away, it's always on the floor, so I stay flat til it comes up, then she gets off. For the rest of the day she is in the room but u would never see her, if I get an episode during the day she walks up puts her arms in the air and cries pick me up, the second I pick her up I sit on the floor and within 2 mins I'm passed out and she stays on my chest the whole time. No i don't take her out not because of her species because she is 19 years old, so for the longest time my cat did inside the house my dog outside the house. I wish to clarify service dogs aren't trained to fetch the are given assigned skills once they know u they will extend their skills. My poor dog I had him 12hrs when we had to fly between states and someone stole my car at the airport and security refused to help my dog and 2 autistic kids because he didn't want fur on the seat. I called the police and they drove me 3hrs home, he did not pee for 22hrs I was hysterical and he slept thru the whole thing he's always been the chillest dog I ever met, but he doesn't lick he paws me.
@Caramel Cupcake this is old school a lot of people with anxiety has different animals especially lizards, stroking them is their skill, as long as u have a certified card u can go anywhere.
Dogs are so smart. It’s incredible that they can detect this stuff.
I was experiencing mild episodes of syncope my whole life and recently found out that I have a heart condition that causes it. Ever since I found out, I have had high anxiety as I'm scared to experience symptoms. The fact that you deal with syncope etc everyday and are so casual, brave, and informative makes me feel like I can get there too. Thank you so much for this video💜
Have you spoken with doctors about it/ mitigating it?
@jbreezy101 yes, I got a new doctor and had her recommend me to a cardiologist. In order to be a patient of theirs, I had to wear a portable ecg/ekg around for 2 weeks. they said they would call me if any concerns and I received no calls! the mentality of learning I had a heart condition screwed me up for a while but I've learned what triggers my anxiety and have learned to overcome it! I'm even back to working out again so I'm doing much better😊
I love how your husband is so supportive and involved
Epic Dog and epic Husband. Also the "Just don't show your butt it's too nice" haha :D
Gotta make 'em feel loved 😘 Thanks!
To funny. I had to laugh at that statement....
I was looking for this
It's amazing how out pets can help us. I had a cat that would wake me for low blood sugar. (RIP) In an airport, I asked a woman sitting near me: "Are you aware your bag is meowing?" She said that the cat would alert her to epileptic episodes.
I am so seriously impressed with your dog, he's incredible
Thanks for sharing what helps you... my wife goes right out, sometimes without warning while walking across the floor. I've had to catch her numerous times and she's not allowed to be alone in water (she has to be accompanied during baths ever since I walked in to check on her and she was sliding under the water). Thankfully she hasn't had anything since we've been expecting(yes, our first), but it really helps to know how to help her in case they come back, which I hope doesn't happen, but after 4 years, I'm not holding my breath. One thing I did have to do was keep our marriage certificate and a wedding photo handy as she has had episodes where the fainting was followed by up to 2 hours of amnesia-she didn't recognize me or anyone from her family's voice when we called around to try and snap her out of it. Oh yeah, and the Dr.s can't find anything wrong.
Of course not I'm in the same boat drs really of no help
Is great you inform people about what you go through. It was more difficult than I thought to see you faint. Your husband is an angel
Wow, I can’t imagine how much different my life would be if I had that much warning before one of my fainting episodes. Buddy is incredible!! I’m lucky if I can make it down to the ground in time because I have to rely on my puny human senses.
This actually made me cry. The pure love/trust you have with your dog is so beautiful. And your husband seems so wonderful you are so lucky to have him!
I love it when TH-cam recommends videos like this. I feel like I’m learning something new here
It's really nice to see you in a committed relationship, I often worry I'll be too much of a burden with my illness. I'm glad to know there are people out there who are willing to help us ill people.
It's not awkward at all and do not feel embarrassed about your POTS! It is insane how Buddy alerted you!
I’m so glad I came to this video!!!!! You’re an inspiration and God bless doggies and all service pets ♥️ what a blessing they are
Brave woman, fantastic husband & brilliant dog
All of these years I thought I was so alone with my pots symptoms. Now I’m finding out you can get a service dog for it?! 🤯
Yes but I have such a hard time finding someone trained enough to understand/ do anything about it! I have been looking for 4 years and no luck, im in central Florida.
I’m totally in the same boat! I had no idea this was a possibility!
My son suffers migraines. I dont think he faints but I will have him watch this. Thanks for all the great info.
Wow, what a story! You came up in my videos for some reason. What an incredible service animal you have and it's amazing how good of a handle you have on your illness. This is great info for anyone dealing with these things. It's great of you to share. May blessings to you and prayers for a healthy birth!
thank you for educating us...its hard to show such a vulnerable side of yourself, and i'm glad you have such an amazing team
This was really interesting to see. I never fainted regularly but have fainted on a few occasions it's so damn scary and embarrassing I find. Well done to you and buddy
He looked so offended when you left haha. Like what the hell you doing. I can't imagine dealing with these faints.. I have almost fainted a handful of times, and it's just awful.
What a wonderful dog Buddy is! I imagine his presence must be so comforting at these times, it looks so scary!
Love hearing from you about your process! I’ve never fainted myself, but it is always nice to see how people navigate illnesses like these. I definitely subscribed, and I’m excited to learn more from you in the future! Thanks for taking your energy to inform us and help others.
This was amazing and I hope one day I'm lucky enough to meet a partner who is so supportive. My SO broke up with me a few months ago because they couldn't "deal" with my "issues". Something I never once put on them, I'm the type who calls an uber to take me to the hospital before waking my partner.
Well good riddance, and you dodged that bullet. Sorry they suck. You are amazing! I've watched my daughter battle thru this sh*t for years. All you guys are amazing!
Well believe me.. you didn't lose much then..you got the better end of the deal to be rid of that person. Having an "issue" that you can not control is not an issue...it is part of who you are. Never be ashamed of that!
I just saw the love of a mom and her baby, a husband and wife, and a dog and his dog bed. Oh and an owner and dog.
Imagine with pregnant hormones 😅 AMPLIFIED. So much love in this house 🏠
I’m glad you have support and have such a positive attitude. That helps others feel hopeful I’m sure.
it's really amazing how Buddy sensed what was going to happen and alerted you. i'm so glad youtubes algorithm put this on my recommended page.
You can literally see it coming in your eyes, there is a definite change & glassiness that comes over them.
I’m in intently watching the fainting spell making sure she will be ok and then she randomly says... “By the way, we’re going to hem those curtains.”
I love that the dog is so receptive to you but can we acknowledge such a loving and present husband? The fact that he has to see his pregnant wife go through this takes such a strong man! Keep fighting!! ❤️❤️
I’m sorry you go through this, you are so positive. This was recommended to me and I didn’t know this could happen, one thing that’s so sweet to see is your doggy and husband taking care of you. I wish you and your family well always!
This was one of the most educational videos I have seen in a long time. Thank you for letting us in. Your team is great and I wish you well for the rest of your pregnancy.
Was watching videos about dogs and you popped up this is a whole new genre of videos I’ve never known about.
Congrats on the pregnancy!
I’ve been on the waitlist for a cardiac alert dog for 3.5 years and I’m so ready to have warning like this!!!
Chronic illness sucks so much. I'm so glad you have Buddy and an amazing husband to help make life a little bit easier and safer.
Until Internet and YT I had no idea there were so many different disabilities in the world.
Fascinating. In a good bad way.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Hugs. 😘
P.S.
Me too. Depression bad enough that I'm legally disabled. Hate it.
Retired librarian, Michigan / U.S.
Way to go Buddy!!! I'm so happy you have him.
If I don’t lay down really fast I start throwing up a lot. The doctors thought I was exaggerating until I went into an internal medicine appointment in a wheelchair saying I needed to lay down. The doctor was ignoring me and kept asking me questions. I kept requesting to lay down. Then I started throwing up, went unconscious and started choking on vomit. I was still sitting up so my BP dropped incredibly low. Always LAY down as soon as you feel this happening. It’s so important.
I hope you got an apology from him.
I'm always shocked when a " trained medical professional" doesn't listen to their patient who is telling them something like this. I've had so many doctors and nurses say " no, you'll be fine." Or the all too common "you're just exaggerating" just to have me pass out on them and then they freak out " oh I didn't know you meant pass out, pass out"! what did you think I meant when I got really weak and my breathing was labored and I got pail and asked to be helped to lay down?!" Didn't they study this in school? I was diagnosed by several professionals, why can't they be respectful of someones diagnoses and realize that the person might actually be familiar enough with how their body works to actually know what they need. Shocker!
@@rose14arte14 exactly! The nurses were like "wow, you were completely out." Ummm...look at my file, that's why I was referred here! People always think you're being dramatic when you say you're going to pass out...until they witness it, then they totally freak out, or they force you to stay sitting upright until they can't find a pulse!
Oh wow, I have to also thank the algorithm for leading me to this amazing video and amazing world! I had no idea alert dogs could do this much for you! And you are so brave and kind for showing everyone these struggles realistically, very informational! Love from Finland
Her: am I talking too fast?
Me: listening 2 times the normal speed
😝 I've gotten requests to slow down, so this is good to know.
I was about to make the same exact comment.
I find it refreshing to finally have found someone talking in a normal speed
And I'm not even a native speaker
I'm so glad you have thought of all these amazing ways to take care of yourself! Lying down is so important!
Dogs are like the most trustworthy, loyal, alerting and kind animals
We’re lucky to even have them
Thank you so much for posting this. I have been fainting for a while but it’s the first time I got to see someone else go through what I do. Thank you again.
I got teary eyed just watching your hubby help, he cares so much its beautiful:')
This made me so emotional , god bless you !
As a prior EMT for 18 years (as a volunteer FF/EMT) I am glad to see you telling the general pubic of the particulars of this condition so untrained persons will know how to help and not panic. This is deeply personal and we all want to help you deal with this condition. I am so proud of you and your humanness(?) . I will be there for you or anyone in like condition that I may encounter. Thank you.
Thank you for the hard, selfless work that you did. I appreciate that a lot - I post because I know that seeing it makes such a huge difference, but it isn't always easy to be the one that's "out there." 💜
This was also random for me. Thank you for sharing, I learnt a lot, even cried. You have a great family. My prayers are with you.
Have you considered getting a smart watch? I’ve found it helpful for tracking data or sending quick messages. Electrolyte drinks are great too. I don’t pass out but get really dizzy. They help. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing!
Why am I crying lol Girl you are incredible.
I teared up too! I dont know why! 😭
Its hard to watch someone have symptoms of their condition that are debilitating. Especially since she's pregnant, that was hard for me too.
he's such a good boi 😢
This video made me cry. What a beautiful support system you have. So unfortunate yet so beautiful somehow. You are such a strong woman. Thank you for posting this. You are remarkable