Concussion - Service Dog Distracted

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Dominique or Max Graffeo
MY MEDICAL ISSUES. I have POTS Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, a condition that affects the autonomic nervous system (including my heart) and causes me to faint among other symptoms. It comes from EDS Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Among other medical issues. I do have PTSD as well from childhood sexual assault that lasted over 10 years. But my fainting is related to my POTS and I can faint anytime, anywhere that I have been standing or walking too long. Basically my heart doesn't pump my blood right and it pools in my legs and I pass out.
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[@dreamerforev3r]

“Does she really need him right now” that made my blood boil! Let my man max go see her!

[@victoriaashforth7846]

Makes my blood boil too it would help Dom with PTSD

[@Perfectlyiimperfect]

I thought I was the only one pissed by that. I wanted to jump through my phone

[@emily.j.w.1654]

I agree but also he could've at the time explained it better on what Max does for her that helps her during her anxiety attacks or when she passes out. Also I got upset more on the fact he didn't try harder to get Max to her, glad that she now has a better husband.

[@joshuastclair2313]

I have severe PTSD and separating a SD and handler who has PTSD is absolutely NOT OK. That defeats the whole purpose of a SD. A SD is to also prevent a PTSD episode. IDK if she does or not have a patch that says to NOT/NEVER SEPARATE THE SERVICE DOG AND HANDLER, if not, probably be a good idea to get some.

[@BethRiffe25]

Oh I got upset by that too especially when the EMT said no I'm completely for service dogs I mean my brother has one it's just you know right now there's just a lot going on and she seems to be doing okay but you know she goes through an attack I'll definitely come and get you. Like woman do you not understand he is there to prevent attacks and to calm her down so she doesn't go into one. You don't wait until she's having a panic attack to bring her her service animal...smdh that def could have been handled better.

[@Insaneknight511]

I can't believe the difference in the comments in her videos. When she is shopping people think she is stuck up when she asks people not to talk or distract Max. And now people see why you can't distract a service dog! They are working. You wouldn't distract a paramedic who is saving someone's life. So why would you distract a dog that is protect someone.

[@ash4441]

Heyitscierraboo7 she said 2 minutes

[@start3976]

You have no idea how much i agree with you. People need to open their eyes about handlers.. Hate comments make me really mad.

[@BethRiffe25]

This is so perfectly put. This is why she advocates and educates because PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN...love these videos and I'm so happy that you do what you do every day ❤ god bless you

[@iSPELLinAMERICAN]

Imagine having an asthma attack and someone runs up with your inhaler and someone says "does she really need that right now, I mean she's laying down" pretty much same thing about the service dog

[@hennessygarciahg]

Yep

[@riverwilliamss949]

Someone actually did that to me when I had my first ever asthma attack. It was a teacher as well. My best friend of the time snapped at her saying. ‘ Yes yes she does don’t you realise that she could die she needs an ambulance’ she got a detention that day for saving my life and the school got sued from her parents and mine. I ended up with two weeks in hospital and sofa bound for a week as I was unstable on my feet.

[@hennessygarciahg]

River Williams yep I had doctors tell me that I don’t have asthma because I don’t usually wheeze I love how people think that they know their body when really you know your body because you’re feeling it

[@riverwilliamss949]

Hennessy Garcia exactly it’s so annoying like don’t tell me something that you think about my body that I know is different

[@hennessygarciahg]

River Williams even animals know when somethings wrong with you it’s like they’re doctors them selves

[@gamygamygamy6926]

That's horribly inappropriate that they didn't allow Max to be with her. He's medical equipment. As long as he is polite and well behaved there's no reason to deny him access to her as a service dog.

[@Crow-ig4py]

He's also for PTSD do even if she's with medical professionals she needs him

[@evelynstemple8130]

This is an example of why public awareness needs to be raised concerning service dogs. Before I began watching your videos, I had no clue of how serious it can be for those who rely on service dogs. Keep posting your videos.

[@i_dont_care1596]

Same I learnt so much

[@katyar20]

"She has PTSD..." "... She's doing good right now..." Do you know how PTSD works woman? Seriously!!! How ignorant. Staff need so much more education on mental health disorders.

[@BuggerIt90]

I think it’s kind of rude that she questioned as to whether you really need him or not, I know she acknowledged service dogs and everything, just the way she said it I guess, didn’t sit right with me 😒

[@caronharrison7197]

I Agree & we both feel the same cuz me & you both know fully that I do need him & yes he is definitely medical equipment.

[@sobyka]

It's sad that dogs are so good helping people with disabilities, but some people are making it so hard for them to do their job effectively. Sorry you had to go through with that :/

[@grayskindablue]

PLEASE watch 29:08 - 29:41 I really believe you were having a partial or absence seizure there. Show it to a neurologist if possible! If you’re just spacing out, it’s usually only for a couple seconds, but with absence seizures, you kind of pick up where you left off exactly like you did- and that was a common amount of time for one to last. I’m not trying to scare you, I’m not a doctor, I just care, and I’ve seen these before. I think it’s criminal some idiot distracted Max and this happened to you. Wishing you the absolute best, from a fellow chronic illness fighter.

[@s.stevens4520]

Skyler Gray Yes, the way her eyes locked to one side, and her mouth was going nuts!

[@grayskindablue]

S. Stevens I’m glad I wasn’t imagining things!! I hope this gets bumped so she sees it, or she noticed it when editing. /: that worries me tons.

[@nancyanthony5148]

Skyler Gray thank you for noticing that too my brother has epilepsy so he has absence seizures

[@grayskindablue]

Nancy Anthony you’re welcome! It definitely worried me. I hope your brother is doing alright. Sometimes those can be hard to catch, especially as a kid, people think they’re just being rude /:

[@xaryuo]

yeah that's weird. saw that in an other video about seizure.

[@dothemudkip4855]

Everytime I saw a service dog, I always smiled at them, asked mom if I can pet them, but now; watching you, I know not to do that and I'm learning so much watching your videos. I'm glad you're okay, lots of love.

[@selenaally9374]

I got annoyed when she said he had to wait to bring max to her bc it’s her service dog and he could still help her even if she’s ok like when she passes out t will help to cut it shorter 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@selenaally9374]

It*

[@sylviadurrant324]

I hate it when people do that, I don't have a service dog, but I'm very passionate on the subject of them or the subject of distracting them People like that disgust me

[@dylanfiorenza4061]

Sylvia Durrant people like you discust me

[@skyelee3212]

Dylan Fiorenza there is no need for that. Everyone here agrees on this situation except for you. If you are going to be negative just leave.

[@sylviadurrant324]

Thats so skye Thanks for having my back👍😋

[@dylanfiorenza4061]

Thats so skye do you expect everyone to know you cant distract a service dog?

[@skyelee3212]

Dylan Fiorenza no but that’s why she is on KZbin, to educate on the subject. And that has nothing to do with what I commented earlier.

[@bpshark]

Thank you for documenting things like these. It is so important for other people like me to understand the importance of letting a service dog do the job it needs to do. I hope you're feeling better.

[@eileenbaby100]

That EMT actually pissed me off if she needs max then I would have said well thanks for your opinion but I'm taking,him to her

[@carissameer]

Me too!!

[@ryleecollins1268]

Well in that moment she didn’t need him.

[@laura4349]

Yup I was about to comment this too

[@thecomorbiditycurator8018]

Rylee Collins In that split second she didn't need Max, but she could have a minute later and didn't have him.

[@ryleecollins1268]

Caitlyn Bradford but she was in a hospital? I’m pretty sure they’re watching her while she’s in a hospital.

[@lxvendervs5765]

Wow I hope people know that they CANNOT MESS WITH A SERVICE DOG IVE KNOWN THAT SINCE I WAS 2

[@jessiemac1858]

I always tell my son when we see someone with a service dog not to talk to the dog or distract the dog because they are working. Hes 4 and knows that service dogs are working and to not distract them. Very proud mommy moment. Hope your feeling better!!

[@meredith1313]

Dude can you sue the guy for distracting him??

[@haldouglas4773]

Meredith N Not only that, but the man can be imprisoned. Distracting a service dog is a federal offence

[@rollypolly4822]

Yes if the service dog in question is distracted and misses an alert which leads to the injury of the handler federal law will prosecute

[@asereth602]

These videos are so important so people can see how Important your Dog is all Service Dogs he needs a sign on him that says donot look talk or distract me I'm working for this woman if you distract me she COULD DIE!!

[@notsafeformiranda4271]

Yes. I honestly think she should sue him so she can pay for this hospital visit and if she has any money left over, buy a wheelchair to help her be more mobile while she recovers her concussion and maybe use afterwards if she so chooses. I feel awful for her, she looks and acts so different in this video, she’s obviously not doing well. I wish her a speedy recovery 💕💕💕

[@goldwolfgamer888x8]

Yes

[@lorena4371]

I have a friend who passed out and hit her head taking out her garbage. Her neighbor saw her lying there and called an ambulance. They had her in the ER for 12 hrs and sent her home. She woke up the next morning with the worst headache she ever had. She had a friend take her back to the ER and they found she had Post Concussion Syndrome. Now she will have headaches anywhere from 3 months to a year because it was missed. Please take extra steps to take care yourself. This is not anything to mess with. These headaches come out of no where.

[@skytaniguchi1198]

Lorena uh yeah she knows.. It was the guys fault not hers

[@XxXPandaGamer25XxX]

I found my mom on the floor, head bleeding, calling my name. I guess she came out of her spell and came to. She had a gash on her head. Called the ambulance she pent a week in the hospital, she had others thing found out but when we left they never stitched her up.. Like wtf.

[@AP-sx4nx]

That’s not accurate. Post Concussive Syndrome is a long term result from the short term damage done to the brain. Sadly the ER can not do anything to reverse this or prevent this from occurring. I’m a RN and had PCS for over a year due to a severe concussion.

[@saigechristian695]

I once saw a service dog in public and this little kid that looked about 2 came up to it and started petting it and the parent didn't care, so I told the owner of the service dog that this 2 year old was petting her service dog. Then she got her dog back in focus and informed the parent about service dogs, but I feel like she would still not care if her kid came up to a service dog and started petting it again, so I'm afraid of someone getting hurt because of that.

[@snufkingstan]

its ok if there's a little kid wanting to pet a service dog (i did it by accident when i was 3 years old) because they don't know that it could bring harm and they learn from it (of course it's not completely ok, it's still bad, they just don't know that's all), but if it's an adult (like in most of your videos) that's just not ok.

[@start3976]

Its definatly not okay. Dont compare a kid to an adult, they have the exact same effect. Edit: lollll ignore this comment- I was in an impossible mood ;-;

[@snufkingstan]

Rxxster Gxcha sometimes little kids don’t know better. as long as the person who owns the dog or the parent tells them not to and why, then it should be good.

[@knotjustknitsniagara]

Thats why we as adults are watching this and it's our responsibility to teach our children not to interact with service dogs.

[@start3976]

snufking stan I’m a child- I knew from the beginning of learning what they are to never. Ever. Distract. Then.

[@snufkingstan]

FNAF Finatic ok

[@daisythealpha2133]

I hope you feel better and let's hope that Won't happen again

[@megsenglish8501]

Daisy The alpha ii

[@jorjacharles3506]

Daisy The alpha I agree

[@knotjustknitsniagara]

Are you kidding me !?!??! That medic is upsetting me. Best thing chase could have said was "yes, she NEEDS him"

[@cat_atonic0538]

Why do u distract a FREAKEN service dog ahhhh

[@cellogirl11rw55]

crazed gamer Because people don't care or don't know.

[@yf21_septic50]

crazed gamer because they don’t know and that want to be noticed for the first time in their life

[@cat_atonic0538]

Septic you are totally right XD

[@annetteslife]

crazed gamer people these days have no respect

[@justinarichardson6457]

crazed gamer same ikr

[@desireereynolds577]

For what's it's worth, I do believe that once your feeling up to it, you should have him charged. At the very least, he will probably only get a fine, but then you can contact the news in your area and bring awareness to the seriousness of a service dogs job. And maybe more people in your area will learn more. At the very least, maybe you can prevent this from happening to someone else and even save their life.

[@katiebwheeler]

I'm so sorry :( hope you are doing better now!!! For everyone who freaks out about her going out of her way to educate people and calling out people with fake service dogs this is why....

[@UnknownDmons]

Damn it when do people learn that that’s like putting someone’s life at RISK by distracting their service dogs 🐕‍🦺

[@Kay-ki7qs]

Please go see a neurologist, the spacing out that you are having is the same exact thing that my friend went through and they found that she was having mini seizures during that spacing out.

[@notsafeformiranda4271]

Kay 32 I’ve been having mini seizures too. Idk why still, but I had 3 diagnosed concussions a couple years ago (probably more because of my past abusive relationship) but I’m on epilepsy meds which are helping. It could also be because my body is just so fucked after my anorexia, despite me being recovered and at a healthy weight now. All my vitals are good but I’m still having these seizures. Idk man it’s how it be

[@Livsaussielife]

To try and deny access of her service dog is completely messed up

[@victoriabarnes5981]

This is a prime example of why you dont cock about with service dogs! Clear and concise account of what happened! Wish all people with service dogs were like you! X

[@samanthahello]

The fact that she is asking if she needs max! Not having his attention on her got her there do you think they want her to not be with her?!

[@annetteslife]

Is she filing a lawsuit against the person who distracted Max and Walmart? I hope Dom is much better!

[@chrismclaren9585]

My prayers are with you dom get better hun 😢

[@libertyguest8965]

After watching this video it looked like you had a partial seizure, the way your mouth went down and you staring into space, definitely looked like you might want to see a neurologist sooner rather than later. I have a traumatic brain injury and it sucks , my life has changed for sure. Don't want to tell you what to do and hope I'm not overstepping my bounds . I'm just worried hun.

[@montanuh]

People treat dogs like they're there for their own entertainment. It's like when they see one (even though their vests clearly say WORKING DOG) they HAVE to pet it. It happens too much, I can't go out in public without seeing this! There are disabilities that are invisible (POTS, T1D and more). Just because you can't see it doesn't mean they don't have it.

[@Arlothed1no]

When I was a kid, I saw a service dog but girl scouts taught me to always ask before touching a dog so I did that and they said "no, he's working" and I was like "okay" and walked away. I was seven at the time. That means those people are less reasonable than a seven year old.

[@Akidnamedkalieful]

acegirlinastraightworld same here! I remember in elementary being taught with ANY pet to ask the owner if you can pet them. I remember being told this as often as “look both ways before crossing the street”

[@theanonoymousbiker1122]

Hopefully you will feel better soon!

[@ldyromgoth]

Thank you for your channel as I will be assigned a service dog soon. Have MS and tramatic brain injury. Your vlog will help me in going forward with more information of the situations that could occur.

[@commonsense571]

Hi, Years later I read your comment. I hope you’re living a happy life with your dog. I’m waiting for mine too. Brain injury from bacterial meningitis and PTSD. Mobility support etc. It’ll be a little over a year from now. I cannot wait. If you see my comment you’ll know someone is thinking about you and sending you and your doggo love💗✨

[@dawnkeener9836]

You are getting out to ppl. I know not to distract a SD but I hadnt told my kids how serious it was not to distract one untill I saw your videos. I had told them not to in the past but was waiting till they got older as to go into detail why not so they would understand. You reminded me to tell them. So thank you. Hope you feel better soon.

[@heatherburroughs4484]

I'm sorry you got hurt. Hope you feel better soon.

[@courtneyspagnoli6916]

max is the cutest thing ever.. love that animals can help people..hope you feel better

[@margolin89]

Prayers for a speedy recovery

[@DiverselyAble]

I am so glad I found your channel I to suffer from the same issues, and I am learning so so much from you and Max and what is needed with a service dog for our condition and journey..I've been watching your vids none stop since I found you this weekend..PLEASE keep videoing your journey..and Know it's helping someone...God bless you and your amazing family..Your husband is as amazing as mind we are truly lucky!!!!!!

[@ServiceDogPaws]

Thank you so much ❤❤ I have many more videos to come! All I want is for my channel and videos to help, to make a difference. If I can make a difference for just one person, then everything I've gone through has been worth it. If my life and experiences can help change someone else's for the better, I'm able to believe that things truly happen for reasons. Thank you for your comment. It's greatly appreciated. This is my journey, so welcome to my life. Lol. I hope it can help you and others in some way. I dont want to just be a person who goes through life and just makes it out okay. I want my life to mean more. Especially the struggles. So if I can take my life struggles and somehow that helps someone else, then I feel like I've made a difference. And like everything in life is for a reason no matter how hard. Hoping to make a difference and change someone's life for the better is part of what drives me to keep going, not to give up, and keep smiling. ❤

[@lynnpratt5169]

Oh my goodness sweetheart! I am a massage therapist of more than 13 years, when I saw your pain, all I wanted to do was give you healing energy... keep strong!

[@emilya12403]

I think you're so brave and really amazing. I hope you feel loads better now, and I'm finding your videos are so educational. You always do such a great job when you're out in public, letting people know not to distract him, and this just shows how important it is.

[@hennessygarciahg]

And this is one of the reasons why you don’t distract service dogs

[@artisticspice2555]

Hope you feel better And if any one else is hurt or feeling bad Then I hope you feel better Smile and have a great day

[@ewilz4321]

Crazy. I’m in Canada & no one respects a service dog & I was surprised it’s older people who try to interact & distracts.

[@zoea2737]

you are an incredibly strong person. I give you 10/10 or more if possible, for your videos, especially with awareness about service animals, and the importance of leaving them alone when they are working.

[@tuestubes7919]

I just read that you're training him yourself. That's freaking amazing!

[@lisal7201]

A lot of what you posted on I had absolutely no clue. You are bringing awareness to service dogs in such a beautiful way. Thank you for doing your videos and I hope you got better about this. Now I know and will never talk to or keep eye contact with a working dog. God bless you and keep up the hard work you do for awareness.

[@truebornseeker9767]

I bet she hate the hospital any way that dog ,max, has saved her life a lot when in shops and in places like that and just a big well done to max

[@ZeePurpleFox]

find the dude that distracted max and sue him for the medical bills....

[@jasonosborn5726]

my prayers are with you. hope you feel better soon. please keep us updated on what happens with the guy. take care. send hugs from florida

[@autumns6824]

Please feel better! I love your videos and I really hope you never get hurt like that again! 😞

[@marsaplier7618]

We're all here for you! We hope everything is okay! We'll always be here to support you!

[@madalynives6555]

My prays will be with her always love this channel soooooo much

[@sineadohara774]

Get well soon

[@meganstokes6733]

Hope you feel better. Love your videos taught me a lot about what to do and what not to do when I’m around a service dog. Thank you! Btw Max is so cute!

[@jensclafani3769]

Sending love your way. Us POTSies gotta stick together.

[@lisapeters4510]

I hope you get better soon

[@jessbutterfly9801]

I’m praying for you and hopes this never happens again good luck your doing a wonderful job.

[@darciclark4991]

Freaking let him get her dog to her.

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

Darci Clark I was looking for this. WTF! I doubt "her brother has one" she would let them get to her no hesitation.

[@abigaildeeks8328]

Disney Gamer it's a busy hallway and sometimes they need to rush people through-it's an ambulance bay!

[@notsafeformiranda4271]

I understand her reasoning, but I still think she should have let the dog go to her. The other people in the hospital deserve confidentiality, however, not at the expense of her getting her medical equipment, aka Max (Obviously max is more than medical equipment, but that’s how they are viewed by law). The EMT said she was safe from fainting because she was laying down, but with mental illnesses you are never safe from them. So being in a hospital is anxiety inducing for everyone, especially people who are mentally ill. It could easily trigger her anxiety or PTSD and I think that the EMT was wrong for not letting the dog in, though she did have valid points, they still weren’t valid enough (does that make sense?)

[@Captbarryr]

Darci Clark m

[@murphysmom1387]

So sorry this happened to you, keep up the videos it is good therapy for you. The information you provide has taught me so much about service dogs. I’ve been guilty myself of wanting to pet or talk to the dog but once I saw the “service dog” sign I did not approach it. Take care of yourself, I’ll keep watching. Good luck.

[@ellendeerfoot3988]

I'm so sorry this happened, Feel better ❤️❤️

[@corrine8134]

Sending huge hugs and get well wishes xxxxx

[@marym.1567]

Dom I hope you feel better!!

[@autumnkleppen3868]

I'm so sorry I'll be praying for you as much as I can. I'm really sorry. I love you guys. I hope she gets better.

[@uhsnail]

I'm glad your telling us all this but make sure to be careful when driving! Both you guys need to stay healthy and strong :D

[@bethinwonderlandandhopesky9427]

I hope you get better soon. Hugs

[@koy6780]

Just try not to worry because if you do you anxiety will get worse Max will be okay and I just hope you get better and that Max gets better to

[@aluragooden797]

my prayers go out to u

[@haileymanes2463]

If this had been Austin he would have been so much more concerned and would have been a lot quicker and would have said yes she needs him and wouldn’t have been so slow about it!

[@ServiceDogPaws]

You're absolutely right!

[@haileymanes2463]

Service Dog Paws Austin is just so amazing you and him both I’m confused about what kids you have but from what I’ve seen you have a kid and one on the way that’s biologically Austin’s and your both amazing parents already I can just tell!

[@clary_raven]

Feel better soon

[@allisonpage8991]

Bless you ❤️

[@xxbambixx5534]

Get better soon i am praying for you ❤❤❤

[@crackheadvibesonly_7233]

You are so pretty and max is a wonderful service dog

[@ipsurvivor]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@gabymartinez2546]

I hope you get better

[@rainecramer6552]

The amount of times ive seen the word "hun" in this comment section 😂

[@thegamingtoastp563]

GOD BLESS U MY PRAYER IS WITHIN YOUR SOUL❤

[@trashydraws2535]

I just you guys to know that all of you are strong dealing with situations like this I don't even begin to understand how hard it must be so I give you my deepest respect.

[@akhairandmua]

Why is the EMT not just letting him bring max back?!

[@emoash9382]

Im glad u are ok

[@floatypotatoes_074]

This exact same thing happened to my sister and then after she passed out she was calling to the lady that distracted her dog to go and get her mom and dad and she walked out while my sister was in tears and half conscious

[@tomwanger6829]

I Hope u feel better soon

[@anamariescrenock7145]

I feel so bad!! I have medical problems. But not as many as you. It's SO ridiculous on how people distract service animals!!!! The person who distracted Max better be sorry!!!! I hope you feel better!!! We're all here for you! 💙

[@cat_atonic0538]

Im sorry i hope u feel better

[@mylesshaw6494]

Hope your feeling better soon... I can’t believe people that do that, I hope he learns it’s not ok to distract a service dog.

[@lottie2974]

i will pray for you to get better i hope you get better

[@xenagabriel6421]

You are such I a strong welling person.❤️❤️❤️❤️😇🌹🌹

[@Ardent91]

I am just at the cert process with my service dog . I learn something every time I watch. Thanks for what you do. If you have any tips for disassociation and training please share. Again thanks for showing us your world and don’t let the ding dongs get ya down

[@bynight253]

Your an amazing husband, you absolutely totally get her, understand her, it's so awesome to see. Go well guys, much love from New Zealand 👍🇳🇿🤗

[@Arlothed1no]

I was at Disney Land and there was a service dog and this lady was like "hi doggy!" And I told her not to distract a service dog and my mom was like "honey, that's not necessary to say" and the person with the service dog was like "oh, no, she did. Thank you."

[@tomwanger6829]

Chase vloging that was unexpected but a nice change

[@asualkhazraji2015]

I passed out in my life over thousands time and the only thing that giving strength is my three cats. I hope people understand that those service animals save ourselves and protect us

[@user-el1co9yq8o]

No one not even people in the medical field should ever stop a service dog from being with his owner and doing his job. Not just the dog doing his job but the fact that max helps her to calm down and relax. They are one unit...she breathes...max breathes .AWARENESS !!!!!

[@allisonduckworth1025]

The dog is so. Cute

[@e.harmony]

I love all your videos and think they are really educational I didn’t know it was illegal to interact with a service dog until watching your videos thank you for informing everyone about the importance and rules of service dogs

[@kittycat20089]

Hope u feel better and u have a pretty service puppy dog

[@melindathompson2279]

And who would distract a FREAKEN service dog

[@carolinechilders5850]

The met should have let you bring max to her anyways without question