I've asked before, but maybe I wasn't giving enough detail: Why do I faint from being grossed out?

Question

I was in a weird car accident where I was dragged by a truck on the side of my face when I was about 8 or 9 years old. The fainting didn't start till after that when I see blood. Well, about 2 weeks ago I was watching that show House and fainted- but there was no blood. I have never done that before- its got me bugging real bad. Its super embarrasing and I don't like how worried it makes my family and friends. I want to know why I do it and maybe I can try and get myself to stop. It sux. My head starts getting fuzy, I hear a weird "ringing" then things start going black & white then I wake up a few later. :(

Answer 1

I think you do it for attention.

Answer 2

I believe it's a 'vagal' episode. You have two nervous systems in your body, one that's automatic, and one that's stimulated by different things. If you're watching something that is intent, and it bothers you, your heart can race, breathing can pick up, blood pressure goes up. Your other nervous system says 'Oh my, quick slow her down,, she's getting to fast" so to speak, so boom! Your vagus nerve slows your heart down, and then down goes your blood pressure,, and then you pass out. Once you pass out, everything re-regulates to normal. Many people can pass out with similar things: stress, blood, pain, watching someone else go through these things. You might want to watch it though, you may not get a drivers license if someone reports you passing out. If you feel you're going out, next time lie flat with your feet up if possible, and get cool cloths to your head. I'm not a doc, but my sister used to have the same thing. Of course, you should check with your doc to make sure nothing else is going on.

Answer 3

Your continued fainting is caused by anxiety and stress as a result of your accident and post traumatic stress disorder. Talking to a psychologist about it to get some relaxation techniques.

Answer 4

i'm really sorry and impressed by ur story.and i wonder why don't u visit a psychiatrist???i think it's not only related to vision of blood.and the ringing u hear??i think visiting a psychiatrist is the best for u and i hope u will get a useful answer even if it's not mine
good luck

Answer 5

this really is not not answer but... if you are fainting like you say you are all the time i bet you could still sue the person that did that to you. i would call a lawyer (money fixes everything it might even make you stop fainting)