Ooof, poor Matilda!
The fainting was entirely a reaction to the horror movie.
I echo Scola: which horror movie?
Lorne: You know what they say about people who need people. Connor: They're the luckiest people in the world. Lorne: You been sneaking peeks at my Streisand collection again, Kiddo? Connor: Just kinda popped out.
'Time Bomb'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Atropa - Jun 11, 2026 11:28:04 am PDT #12990 of 12995
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Atropa - Jun 11, 2026 11:34:49 am PDT #12991 of 12995
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Please send ~ma my way; today I meet with the physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor about my fucked up back and hips. Mr. Loomycakes and I are going to try to restrain our ire and frustration, but we've been trying to get answers/help about these issues since Nov. last year, but thanks to the impossibility of getting timely appointments scheduled, it's been a long road. And here we thought I would have had some sort of treatment before we go to the UK at the beginning of July.
The appointment with the previous doctor, the one who referred me to today's person, was in March. That was a consultation. Today's appointment is another consultation. Look, people, you have all my goddamn MRIs, why can't you give me some sort of treatment *today*?
grrrrr. Hello, I'm wearing metaphorical crankybloomers today.
lisah - Jun 11, 2026 12:10:40 pm PDT #12992 of 12995
Punishingly Intricate
I’m not sure why a horror movie would make someone faint. Maybe standing up too quickly to run out of the theatre? Anyway, I hope Matilda’s noggin is ok and she doesn’t have concussion!
Atropa, a friend just had her hip replaced after years of annoying failed attempts to get back/hip pain addressed and she is doing awesome! Obviously, joint replacement is a major operation and the recovery period is no joke but it can be life changing. I am getting my left knee replaced in a few weeks (& hopefully right knee a couple months after). I’m nervous about it but really looking forward to walking without pain again.
erikaj - Jun 11, 2026 1:27:30 pm PDT #12993 of 12995
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
The only times I have fainted, I was slightly feverish, or I tried to get up the instant my fever broke or something like that. very odd. atropa, wrod.
Steph L. - Jun 11, 2026 1:58:34 pm PDT #12994 of 12995
That which does not kill you should RUN
Atropa, a friend just had her hip replaced after years of annoying failed attempts to get back/hip pain addressed and she is doing awesome! Obviously, joint replacement is a major operation and the recovery period is no joke but it can be life changing.
I can't fucking wait to get my hip replaced.
DavidS - Jun 11, 2026 2:05:20 pm PDT #12995 of 12995
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Which horror movie?
Obsession.
She had a vasovagal response which is pretty common in teens.
"A vasovagal episode (or vasovagal syncope) is the most common cause of fainting. It occurs when your body overreacts to a trigger, causing a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure. This reduces blood flow to your brain, leading to brief, temporary unconsciousness.
Common Triggers
Episodes are typically set off by certain physical or emotional stressors.
Frequent triggers include:
Prolonged standing
Heat exposure or being in a stuffy room
The sight of blood or having blood drawn
Sudden fear, severe pain, or emotional distress
Straining (such as during a bowel movement or coughing)"
She's got four staples in her head now, and she found that process to be upsetting.