Spent Too Long Outside

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

August 10, 2021 3:54pm CST

Was outside working on another project in the garden. A breeze was blowing. I knew it was hot. Feels like temperature is in the triple digits actually. I did not plan to be out so long. I thought I was going to pass out from the heat. As I was walking to the deck to come inside, it hit me. I felt dizzy and nauseated and a bad headache all at once. Made it inside and got some cold water. Sat down with a cool cloth on my forehead. Feeling better now. You have to be so careful in this heat. Photo is mine.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Aug 21

You do have to be careful and keep hydrated.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 21

I had water with me but the heat was too much.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

10 Aug 21

@CarolDM Glad you’re feeling better now.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 21

@DianneN Thank you, it scared me.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

12 Aug 21

Good, you're okay. On such a beautiful day, time passes quickly.

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

13 Aug 21

@CarolDM Wow, take care. You wouldn't think heat would be so strong!

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Aug 21

@oahuwriter When the temps are in the triple digits, it is hot.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Aug 21

Thanks! Yes but the heat is crazy right now. I was only out a few minutes.

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@rebelann (112879)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Aug 21

Holy cow that sounds like a heat stroke. I hope you're ok but if I were you I'd head for a doctor just in case.

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@rebelann (112879)

• El Paso, Texas

10 Aug 21

Heat stroke happens to lots of people out this way and I still think a checkup wouldn't hurt just in case. When you said you were nauseated along with dizzy it really sounded serious.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 21

@rebelann I know. I talked about my neighbor a few months ago that came close and I have lectured him all the time. I just was so into the butterflies. It passed quickly thankfully.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 21

It really scared me but I am feeling better. It does sneak up on you when you get busy. I need to take the same advice I always give my neighbor.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

11 Aug 21

By CarolDM @CarolDM You are right you have to be careful in the heat not to overdo it. Smart thinking on your part when you got inside what to do. I am glad you felt better after you did what you did to take care of yourself.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

12 Aug 21

@CarolDM You are welcome and so glad you are fine now.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Aug 21

@Hannihar Thank you!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Thanks! I am fine now.

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@porwest (90917)

• United States

11 Aug 21

This heat can certainly creep up on you. It's like when I was sitting on the beach in Cape San Blas. I was COOKING and did not realize it until the next day. Ugh. Hopefully most of it will turn into a tan. lol

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@porwest (90917)

• United States

13 Aug 21

@CarolDM Something about that Florida sun. Always more intense there for some reason, which is weird to me, because it's the same sun here in Illinois. lol

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Aug 21

@porwest Coming from the gulf makes it intense. And the salt water makes you burn faster too.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Yes it happens so fast. Very dangerous for sure.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

10 Aug 21

The heat outside is intense. That's why you feel dizzy and dehydrated. Be careful.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 21

Thank you, I am feeling better now. I know better, it just happened so quickly.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Aug 21

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

12 Aug 21

@CarolDM That's good. Always be careful.

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@FourWalls (68032)

• United States

11 Aug 21

I didn’t know I’d make it from my car to the house putting the groceries up! This humidity is so stifling to me with my asthma.

Short report: no golf tomorrow night unless they’re very wrong about the forecast….or unless they move the course to an air-conditioned building in the next 23 hours.

You stay safe, ya hear?????

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@FourWalls (68032)

• United States

11 Aug 21

@CarolDM — one of the other players is pretty sure there won’t even be a tournament tonight, given that the heat advisory runs until 9 PM (and we start at 7).

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Crazy weather out there right! Glad you are not playing golf. You take care too. Staying cool inside today.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

@FourWalls Sounds like a good plan.

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@Juliaacv (51207)

• Canada

11 Aug 21

Oh no, I am glad that you stopped when you did and got inside from the heat. From now on, as much as you enjoy working outside, you have to pace yourself.

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@Juliaacv (51207)

• Canada

11 Aug 21

@CarolDM Promise

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

@Juliaacv Pinky promise.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

I knew better. And I will be more careful. Those butterflies had me distracted. Thank you.

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@Tampa_girl7 (50256)

• United States

11 Aug 21

I got overheated the other day.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Glad you are ok now, it is easy to do.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Aug 21

I'm glad you got inside before you passed out from the heat. Yes, you need to be careful in extreme heat.

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@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

11 Aug 21

@CarolDM You're welcome.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Thanks! I am as well.

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@Deepizzaguy (102862)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

11 Aug 21

I agree with you since extreme heat can be deadly.

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@Deepizzaguy (102862)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

11 Aug 21

@CarolDM You are welcome since the local news media remind their viewers about staying outside during an extreme heat warning.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

@Deepizzaguy I often remind my neighbor too but it happened so fast.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Thank you for the reminder.

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@Dena91 (16636)

• United States

11 Aug 21

It is so easy to get overheated this time of year. Glad you got inside when you did. Take care of yourself.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Yes it is easy to happen. Doing fine now. Thanks!

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

11 Aug 21

oh no, take care!!!! that will get you every time

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

The same thing I lectured my neighbor about but I am fine. A little scare. And a reminder for me. I get so involved with these butterflies I block everything else out.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

11 Aug 21

@CarolDM i understand that - i do the same thing myself so I will simply say it happens

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@S4mmyboy (3266)

• Mumbai, India

11 Aug 21

Are you feeling better now? Avoid working out if the weather is hot

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Yes I am fine now, thanks.

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@epiffanie (11326)

• Australia

11 Aug 21

That is a beautiful photo! I love taking photos of clouds.. Gardening is very rewarding, but we need to be careful when out in the sun..

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Thanks! I agree with you.

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

10 Aug 21

You have to be EXTREMELY careful on days like that. You could have passed out very easily, DON'T DO THIS AGAIN!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 21

I know, I have told my neighbor the same thing. It happened so fast. But I am ok now and the headache is finally leaving. Thank you.

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (41428)

• United States

11 Aug 21

Glad you're okay. These high temps can really get you in big trouble.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Thanks and I was just so involved with the butterflies.

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@Shiva49 (26684)

• Singapore

11 Aug 21

Better to take care. Good, you managed to recover on time.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Thanks! Doing ok now.

@LindaOHio (178701)

• United States

11 Aug 21

I'm glad you feel better. You have to be very cautious in this kind of weather.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

11 Aug 21

Thanks and I am fine. I have told my neighbor about the heat many times and then I overdid it it too. But the butterflies had all of my attention.

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@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

10 Aug 21

I have heard that drinking cold water while you are real hot is the worst thing you can do.I have heard that it will put your body in shock and can hurt you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

10 Aug 21

I believe you are right about the cold water. Thanks for the reminder. I feel better now.

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