I COLLAPSED A NUMBER OF TIMES WITHOUT REALIZING WHAT HAPPENED.
I ASSUMED THAT I HAD SLIPPED OR STUMBLED AND I REMEMBER THAT DECADES AGO I HAD FOUND MYSELF LAYING ON MY LEFT SIDE ON THE LAWN AND I DID NOT RECOLLECT ANYTHING ABOUT HOW I GOT THERE.
IN 2001 I WAS FULLY AWARE OF COLLAPSING DOWN MY LEFT SIDE AND INJURING MY KNEE AND MY MID BACK.
IN THE LIGHT OF THIS EXPERIENCE I WAS ABLE TO RECALL PREVIOUS FALL SITUATIONS OR WHEN I COLLAPSED BUT I REMAINED SQUATTED DOWN BUT I WAS STILL ON ONE OR BOTH FEET.
intransitive verb
1
: to fall or shrink together abruptly and completely : fall into a jumbled or flattened mass through the force of external pressure 3
: to cave or fall in or give way 4
: to suddenly lose force, significance, effectiveness. 5
: to break down in vital energy, stamina, or self-control.especially : to fall helpless. 6
: to fold down into a more compact shape
Signs that it’s a seizure
The doctor will suspect seizure if you have:
- a sense of déjà vu before collapsing
- major shaking as soon as you collapse
- blood in your mouth or confusion after collapsing.
THE SENSE OF DEJA VU IS SOMETHING I HAVE EXPERIENCED.
I HAVE ALSO TASTED THE "METALLIC" TASTE IN MY MOUTH.
I HAVE BEEN PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND PERCEPTUALLY IMPACTED.
I HAVE ALSO BEEN PHYSICALLY IMPACTED, PARALYZED.