These People Fainted in Public Places

These people all fainted in public places. In 2018, the excitement was too much to handle for one pageant contestant who fainted during Miss Grand International. In March, Los Angeles meteorologist Alissa Carlson spoke out after fainting during a live TV broadcast. CNN anchor Poppy Harlow slurred her words before passing out while on the air in 2015. Harlow, who was pregnant at the time, later tweeted, "Was a scare but we are both ok.” Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall has more

[@Amber417]

When you’re a healthcare worker, you have no idea how terrifying it is when a patient faints in front of you for the first time.

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

Right. When the patient faints for the second and third time, not nearly as terrifying!

[@jamarjames9501]

So it's different if your a healthcare worker when someone faints? Or did you just want to let everyone know your a healthcare worker? I've seen people faint and I think it probably should be less shocking for a healthcare worker. You're supposed to be expecting health problems. Idk that's just my opinion.

[@nessasimmons5465]

@@jamarjames9501 What I think they're trying to say is not that it isn't shocking for someone who doesn't work in healthcare, but it's shocking because they're the one who is in charge and everyone is looking at them on what to do. I definitely agree that it would be scary for anyone in that situation.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

If 90% of the patients put on a covid ventilator passed away, why is the ventilator considered an acceptable medical practice, (for covid/pneumonia), and considered a success? These FBI instigated shootings do not have such success. Conflicts of war usually does not have this much success. We live under a dictatorship today. Was it mass murder? 90% dead, and our political climate makes that a valid question.

[@StarDust-xt9tb]

I felt so bad for the guy doing the kidney scans on my sister in the ICU when i passed out. But tbf it was hot and they had to close the curtains so i just turned off for a sec. Both hom and a doctor weren't completely sure what to do. My mom took charge

[@HomestarRunner20X6]

I've fainted in public many times. It's scary and embarrassing. Sometimes NOBODY helps you, and that's the worst.

[@tarameekins2276]

Awe! I'm soo sorry nobody helped you! Geeze!

[@thaothelazycat930]

I've been there. I had severe crowd phobia on the bus, and it got so overwhelming to the point I fainted inside the bus. However, no one ever asked me if I was OK, and they just looked at me as if I was crazy and walked away. The bus driver delayed in calling help, and in the end, I got up and dashed out of the bus in tears.

[@a.a.a7547]

Same, but luckily the times I've fainted by dad was there to break my fall. The one time my dad wasn't there I really hurt myself. I'm never going to forget fainting at the tire place in costco and scaring the hell out of the cashier.

[@Cobalt3351]

It is important to stay hydrated so you don't faint

[@birdhead73]

It's sad. People have become desensitized because of criminals and so called pranksters doing stupid stuff.

[@soldier_of_love]

It's crazy how heavy people get when they faint. I tried to break a patient fall and it felt like a brick wall collapsed on me.

[@Former_Pastor]

Once a PA moved out of the way because he thought a patient was trying to kiss him when she fainted and fell forward. She ended up on the floor. Fortunately the PA is dead now. He was insane

[@dhada26]

​@@Former_Pastorwhat is PA?

[@creativehorsequeen]

Dead weight is something else. My self defense class was using a dummy for an exercise and our teacher told me that technically the dummy weighed 90lbs but because it was dead weight, it felt like 127lbs

[@anniejuan1817]

@@dhada26 PA = physician's assistant

[@mar-k7104]

The nurses just casually stepping around the unconscious man on the floor will never stop being funny to me

[@Frazzled_Chameleon]

They're probably used to Dads fainting tbh. 😂

[@truehappiness4U]

@@Frazzled_Chameleonplus the nurses know it’s the birthing mom who is suffering, not the dads. All the attention to the birthing moms!

[@DivydeByZer0]

Never fainted until I exerted myself too much after giving blood. It really is a scary feeling like you’re sinking into yourself. A total lack of control. Stay safe and on your feet, everyone.

[@Thewhitewarrior]

I fainted 5 times before from seizures and one time it for 5 hours when I was 5 I thinking of making a short movie of it in a year

[@Aemilius_Roswell]

Had the same thing happen to me last year when I donated blood. It's ironic because I said I felt fine initially. Not even 2 minutes later I'm spilling orange juice on myself and almost falling out of the chair. I was kinda moody when I woke up too. I was like "chill I'm awake" and then when it hit me what actually happened I was kinda shocked. The guy who helped me out was triple checking even before then, so he must've sensed I was gonna be a fainter or something 😅

[@chaziluv]

Nurse: oh, another one fainted during labour. Husband who fained: *crawling* take some photos.

[@joejones1991]

That was almost me. One our 3rd child. So weird.

[@unchargedpickles6372]

So embarrassing to faint in public. I got hit with heat sickness and dehydration at a concert once and had to get walked out of the crowd by paramedics fainting several times along the way. Oof.

[@gnarliam]

Even more embarrassing when outlets like Inside Edition use these recaps as click bait

[@Tommyknocker.]

I wouldn't call it embarrassing

[@dogman15]

@@Tommyknocker. I would agree. It's not like the fainting person did anything wrong to be embarrassed about - it's mostly out of their control.

[@catlover-tx9iz]

Me too except I got carried out🥲

[@Request_2_PANic]

Even a verbal description of something graphic can get me feeling light headed and close to passing out. As one example, of multiple, I was in high school Health class when we were watching a video of someone who had too much to drink, fell, and went to the hospital needing immediate attention. Just from the sound of what was going on, I wanted to pass out so I wouldn't have to hear it.

[@AL-zb2ik]

Verbal descriptions have triggered a fainting response in me as well. You could have experienced vasovagal syncope. I have passed out in class from verbal descriptions of the cardiac system in science class back in high school. I also got very close to fainting in school once from reading a gorey novel. Take care of yourself. And tell the people around you when you're feeling faint and light headed so necessary precautions can be taken so you don't hurt yourself if you fall.

[@Request_2_PANic]

@@AL-zb2ik I do let them know, and I put my head as low as I can when the feeling comes up. Like my brother, I did not participate in dissections either, due to it too. Edit: I didn't remember that I'd already mentioned the example in Health class in the initial comment until seeing it again now, so I removed it from this reply.

[@ashiecloud]

Vasovagal syncope is not really a condition or disorder, it's the name of the fainting episode. Its the most common cause of fainting. The heart rate and blood pressure lower dramatically very suddenly. Coffee lowers your blood pressure and dehydrated you, so with a few cups and no food, she activated her fainting reflex.

[@ljeans531]

It can also happen while vomiting. Which is a crazy feeling

[@Greenpoloboy3]

I'd say if you feel yourself getting lightheaded and about to go, quickly get down onto the floor, so you don't bump ur head.

[@Edgarto156]

Easier said than done! I have epilepsy and low blood sugar and sometimes you don’t feel it coming until it’s too late lol

[@jwill5892]

Unless you faint frequently, you wouldn't know what's happening.

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

I lost consciousness a few times when I had a blockage and I didn't experience any symptoms before just waking up on the floor - or perhaps I just don't remember it.

[@btrdaysahead]

Someone may be able to go to ground level, of they start seeing things diming, just before it goes completely dark - the beauty contestant is a good example.

[@Greenpoloboy3]

I know in some circumstances its not possible. Sorry to hear u suffer from that@@Edgarto156

[@scottvanhille5688]

Syncope is no joke, it's scary when someone plops on the floor while either doing something strenuous or not. Be careful. Orthostatic hypotension can also cause you to faint.

[@barneyronnie]

Trilafon

[@amyfisher6380]

I once fainted at the post office. It was hot and I hadn’t eaten anything all day. I was fine, but now I never leave the house without having something to eat first.

[@lindahandley5267]

It has to be an absolutely terrifying moment for the person fainting. I've had a few close calls, but was very afraid if I did lose conscienceness that I wouldn't wake back up, so I fought it with everything in me. I would jump up, run outside and get some cold fresh air did some deep breathing in the cold air. I would be fine in just a few minutes. It's also terrifying to see it happen to someone else because you have to check their vitals and be prepared to do cpr if they're not breathing. Scary! The same thing goes if someone has a seizure which is scary as well. We have to take care of each other on the spot!

[@pellocloudy]

I was officially diagnosed with vasovagal syncope last year. They diagnose through a tilt test, electrocardiogram, etc. the tilt test was the most torturous thing I have ever done. If you know, you know…

[@1TS.SUMMERYT]

I hate vasovagel am

[@MiMiDixon-np8wm]

Do you have Pots??

[@TheSilverGate]

The beauty pageant did NOT try her best to stop the other woman from hitting her head on the floor, when you "try your best" you either stop it or fall with the other person

[@mikeymcmikeface5599]

She was probably wearing a gown that doesn't permit any pivoting...

[@lizacrochets98]

And you do not know how to read context clues . It's obvious she didn't know she was going to faint or fall . It was a split second and the lady was on the floor. Some people panic you know.... or don't process what's happening right away . Maybe know other prospectives before you bash someone for not knowing what to do in a split second.

[@idkwhattosay593]

she was probably caught by surprise

[@UniquelyHerz]

Yea she kind of grabbed her then just let her go, I notice that

[@kangjhha]

"if for any reason that the Miss Grand cannot fulfill her duties the first-runner up must take over the duties of the title-holder"😈

[@melaniehubbert]

For the last one...the one where the father fainted while his wife saw the epidural needle...at the hospital where I delivered my 3 children, my husband was asked to come around in front of me because of the possibility of him passing out. From my understanding, this is the standard policy at the hospital where I delivered.

[@journeymansmitty8283]

Wow fainting is so crazy especially in a public place it's very frightening🤔

[@jojobrown2504]

The only time I ever fainted in public was in a lift at work. Extreme dieting and being on my feet for hours smh. Scary. Most cases with fainting, you can feel yourself going. That deadlift one was scary.

[@hera7884]

I fainted before 💀💀 Best nap I ever took, felt so good when I woke up. However, I landed on my chin, almost but my tongue off. Shattered 4 molars

[@pvbfl904]

I’ve blacked out twice from vasovagal syncope & both times had stitches in my face from how I fell. If this happens to anyone and you go to ER always always always get plastic surgeon on call to sew up face. I can hardly see my scars now. Happened several yrs ago.

[@PeachesTheBangkokCat]

When I saw this all I was thinking about was when I learned during a family game(my family made up a game that is just a bunch of trivia questions about our family and the question was which 3 people got hurt at the air port) that my cousin had fainted in the airport before.

[@uselesscontent214]

The first girl litterly drop dead gorgeous 😂

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I have blackouts from POTS, people where I live always come to help, I’m in northern England.

[@Hiddinnie]

I was very close to passing out twice while giving plasma, it was scary bc my hearing started to fade and I felt all tingly and the loss to control over your actions is terrifying. Nurses that were there put alcohol pads under people’s nose to help keep them alert I guess but it made it worse for me bc I fr felt like I was fading faster and I was panicking internally. I had to hold my breath bc the damn lady kept shoving the pad up my nose 😭

[@benjidog4855]

I love your videos I liked and subscribed

[@nicolequist9957]

Poor Cody he worked so hard having that baby with his wife 😂 bless it

[@Avelithe]

I fainted in a clinic lobby after giving blood. I was at the check-out desk when it happened. Told the lady I needed water, but the nearby water fountain was out of order. Then I said to the lady I didn’t feel good, and passed out and woke up on a chair with nurses around me checking my vitals. One of them had smelling salts they used on me. I didn’t know I’d be giving blood that day, so I wasn’t prepared. It was also really something that I didn’t hit anything or leave with bruises. I don’t know if a nurse was nearby who caught me or not. It was embarrassing and scary but I was lucky to be in a clinic with people who knew what to do.

[@Papxrdoll]

The first time I fainted I thought i was dying

[@4evarich5]

I literally was walking through winco monday sat and waited for chicken with my gf, it started getting hot I was sweating and feeling dizzy, swing the tunnel I walked so fast to the first bottle of water I seen almost falling over then made my way back, don’t worry I purchased the water, but as I got to self checkout it happened again, I sipped the water and made it to the car, when I tell y’all I sat in that mf for 30min cooling off and drinking water, never again will I go without eating or drinking willingly, sometimes you need that reality check and it hits tuff.

[@Nola5427]

As a fainter there is nothing to be embarassed about, I now know when i' m going to pass out so I make sure i' m safe, I tell the person i' m with to so they don' t freak out, lol, fainting is not a fun feeling.

[@PeachWookiee]

I’ve passed out more times than I’d like to admit. I’m still traumatized from Valentine’s Day 2023…

[@blueraccoon1088]

I remember seeing a report of a guy dies on camera in an interview.

[@RileyIsIntresting]

Man fainting in public is so scary cause sometimes they force call for the emergency services even when you have your medical info on a lanyard or bracelet AND WHEN YOU HAVE CONVULSION FAINTING THEY STICK A SHOE IN YOU MOUTH THINKING YOUR HAVING A SEIZURE 😭 man and other times no one helps and that’s so scary cause then you get weird looks or someone thinks your on drugs ;-;

[@wilbur7096]

Looked like a comedy skit when she collapsed behind that news desk! I thought she was gonna’ Leap up and …… “LIVE, FROM NEW YORK! IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!!

[@CocoMocha_]

Im glad that I have only fainted at home and not in public

[@j3t.l7gg3d01]

My mom fainted into my arms because she hit her head. We were in a little pool at a water park and I didn’t know what to do. Luckily a woman, her elder mother, and her kids came down and the mother helped me and dear god that woman can scream. She screamed for the life guard and my mom went to the hospital. She’s ok now, she just hurt her head and neck. It was scary because she has epilepsy. After it was all over she told me she had no memory of the incident. ❤

[@StevenHallOfGaming]

im a person who passes out from time to time its definitely something you want to know the signs of i suggest taking a knee when you feel light-slow headed after i started that i basically only pass out for a few ms not even long enough to go limp

[@chemiechecker9]

The only time I fainted in public was when I donated blood (500 ml) and shortly after that Iwas standing for a couple of minutes. I felt I fell on a fellow student. I felt light headed before the fall. I woke up after somebody lightly slapped my cheek. It was one of the first aid staff.

[@ovninicole]

I’ve been fainting since I was 6 years old they couldn’t figure out why I’ve just lived with it my whole life I just can’t drive or walk near cliffs or whatever & I just really hope I never hit my head or anything that’s dangerous🤞

[@ashiecloud]

Have you had a tilt table test? Its the only way to diagnose many fainting disorders. I got diagnosed with 2 conditions because of it and it really helps knowing what you have and how to manage it

[@evelynmccarty9715]

Helpful

[@houseofyarbs623]

When I was 18 I worked as a phlebotomist for a blood donation company. We traveled to many businesses & high schools…the high schoolers would faint the most. One of the 1st thing we learned was how to identify someone who’s about to pass out and we could never say “do you feel like you’re going to faint” bc something in their brain would make them do it lol. Instead we’d casually ask “you ok?” and elevate their legs or give them a wet towel for their forehead. Also, if someone came with a friend…if the friend fainted it was common that the other would faint too, just bc they’re now thinking about it. The psychology around it is still so interesting/weird to me!😭

[@Greenpoloboy3]

In the UK it is HOT. Keep hydrated! it's important!

[@TrueCrimeDoula]

Does anybody know what state that hospital was in? I'm a doula in New York City and all dads have to leave the room when an epidural is being placed. It makes sense. This happens far more than you'd think!

[@daniellevaughn4598]

Fainting is very scary. A few months back, I fainted twice in three days. I had been feeling unusually weak for a few weeks, but I was having some major life changes, and I thought I was over exerting myself. I was a bit pale, but it was a very gradual process, that I hardly noticed it and thought I was just getting lighter. I was sick for several days prior, and thought I had fainted from barely eating or drinking. The first one, I felt coming. The second time, two days later, I had actually felt pretty good, and had just started to feel a bit tired and starting to sweat, when the next thing I know, I'm on the hotel lobby floor, regaining consciousness. I hit my head hard and they called an ambulance. Found out I was critically anemic. A level of 11 for hemoglobin is considered anemic, and less than 7 is considered severely anemic. Mine was 5.1. I was admitted and had to have blood transfusions and iron infusions.

[@river8760]

I’ve had this happen too, same reason, severely anemic. The 2nd time from bleeding internally from a surgical error. Blood transfusions saved my life.

[@WickedSk8rGrl]

When the First Lady fainted the other lady looked around like, so do I win now?

[@funwithFred]

I've done it quite a few times in my life.........almost had it happen recently.

[@1TS.SUMMERYT]

I have vaso vagel. I have for a very long time. It’s extremely annoying because sometimes I can’t do basic activities. It’s extremely triggered when I’m sick. Just recently I was sitting up eating pancakes where all of a sudden my stomach hurt, I got dizzy, I stood up and ran to my mom and my eyes went fully black. If this happens to you one thing I do is put my head between my legs. Thanks.

[@stormbunnie6966]

I passed out one time, while waiting tables at a Ruby Tuesdays. It was my first table of the night. I was in the bathroom, the host came to tell me I had a table. I told her no I do not feel well, I am dizzy. I was too scared to call out of work. So I go up to the table and take their drink order and passed out right there. I hit the back of my head pretty bad. They called an ambulance and took me to the dang hospital. It was the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me. Take care of yourselves y'all! Oh also I remember the man ordered a 22oz sam adams. This was like 12 ish years ago. lol.

[@myeongwol]

When I was younger, I experienced a few times nearly faint moment but managed to inform the next person, so they could carry or support me before I passed out completely .... Still have no idea why those incidents happened

[@kathleenfannin8486]

My daughter has Vasovagal and it's crazy when it happens.

[@eternalsunshine6392]

I fainted in public two times. and both times I was on my period. so kinda scared to go anywhere alone if I’m on my period. 😰

[@GingerBeanie]

I fainted at work from not taking my medicine 3 years ago and I smacked my head on the counter. 😢

[@barose1]

The last time I fainted, I needed stitches in my face and it could have been worse. Fainting is no joke.

[@RonnieG19G]

I remember last year I was watching American idol. And a young black woman passed out on live TV. While the judge was judging.

[@funbricks1]

"Quite a, quite a.... ✨turdinimagineh inah~ ✨"

[@Cobalt3351]

Remember, always stay hydrated! Being hydrated can help stop you from fainting

[@BabyPlease00]

I fainted in front of my mom. She was yelling my name

[@chloewelp252]

I don’t know a whole lot about fainting, but shouldn’t someone get checked out after fainting & falling on the floor? Not sure if I’m overreacting

[@HeavyWeightHank]

The weather lady looked so funny I can't help it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@michellekingsley7549]

Oh wow...

[@Valdivia9494]

Fainting from excitement gotta be the weirdest wholesome

[@pinkflower123yourmybestie]

I fainted a long time ago in kindergarten because I did not drink or eat anything

[@fransschreuders8488]

What happened?... What did I miss?

[@Briggan11]

Almost hit my head on a wall, I got up way too fast

[@Practice_Kindness-1st]

I'd switch workout facilities if I was that weight lifter. I'd be too embarrassed to show my face! 😂

[@jerryracio]

Interesting how I’m seeing this after experiencing my 2nd faint in my life 17 hours ago? I hope and pray I don’t faint ever again 🙏🏻

[@lol98461]

I find fainting so scary. I myself have not fainted but once in school some kid fainted and everyone had to leave the hall. I find it scary

[@jerryracio]

@@lol98461 it is scary if you’re not in a safe place. For some people it comes suddenly and unexpectedly and some people know when it’s coming.

[@that1pretty.potprincess779]

i should be on this list like 14 times 😂😂😂

[@Thewhitewarrior]

I fainted in the middle of Houston for a seizure 9 years ago

[@YellowTyrant]

This is the norm for me, I faint two or three times a week, I’ve always had issues with this, plus nausea and extreme fatigue, I’ve wondered why but I just live with it I know I have something and it’s not normal,

[@laurahamilton4554]

Do you have diabetes or heart palpitations?

[@ikrammaududi6205]

What about your diet, sleep, and exercise habit? Usually you can learn something from these

[@EverAppl14]

The lack of other men turning around in the gym when they heard someone fall is really disheartening to see. Only some women thought to check on him.

[@makaylamcelroy-eg1vb]

I have vasovagal syncope and it scares me so bad

[@moresalad221]

Allisa Carlson we miss you in Bakersfield!!

[@a_2502]

In high school years ago, this girl in front of me fainted (she also had a fainting condition) while there was a swarm of us walking down the curved stairs. I'm glad I was literally right behind her to catch her and right on time. I was barely paying attention but glad my instincts kicked in and I put my arms out

[@Kristen242008]

When I had the c-section with my oldest, the doctor showed my husband my uterus. Giving him an "anatomy lesson" as she called it. This tiny little nurse (I'd guess 5'2 and 100lbs) got behind my 6'3 280lb husband like SHE was gonna catch him. He would've flattened her if he had've passed out. Luckily, stuff like that doesn't affect him.

[@zedreezy7973]

29 years alive and still never fainted or broken a single bone

[@barneyronnie]

There is still hope; I had a severe ankle fracture at 31 years old. My orthopedic surgeon did a great job.

[@RedRepublicanArmy]

Beware of Cardiac Arrest too.

[@moralezadrianna4449]

Some people don’t eat for days but never faint..

[@johnanderson9765]

That scenario at 2:58 happened in the film Nine Months. Both the father-to-be (Hugh Grant) and the doctor (Robin Williams) faint upon seeing the epidural needle.

[@hello-ef4bn]

and now everyone is fainting from the shots

[@TellyMan200]

i am like that dad to be , i too have issues with neddles, and just blackout whenever i see neddles. 3:13

[@CryBlueofZ]

Oh dear

[@maileevyne5000]

Lol nurses be like "just another day" 😂

[@ExonTwins]

I liked the part where the person fainted

[@mustaffa1611]

'trust the science' they said

[@pumpkinspice4841]

That first vid was fake. You can see she fixed her feet

[@user-ys8rr7zy5b]

Yea

[@Log-On-Line]

lol i fainted today for the first time luckily i was at the doctors already the nurse who first saw me after she heard me smack my head when i fell said she thought i had a seizure cuz i was shaking and asked if i had epilepsy such a weird experience i felt like i was gonna be sick then all of a sudden i got so light headed and then i woke up on the ground

[@Rubyjones100]

Was it a seizure ? Same happened to me in the past

[@Log-On-Line]

@@Rubyjones100 no all my vitals were fine and i had no after effects that signalled that it was a seizure they just said that my blood rushed from my head which caused me too faint and that lack of oxygen caused shaking

[@sylviastreet]

When I was pregnant sometimes I fainted and the person I was with used smelling salt on me!

[@spiritcloud5883]

If you have a history of fainting you shouldn’t be driving

[@user-sn3ch4mt4i]

Live on Facebook?!!?

[@cynthiaw.3321]

I've been lucky in that the few times I've gotten close to fainting, I felt it coming on and sat on the ground or laid down.

[@dfgd2402]

Reported for misleading title. A lot of these weren't in public areas.,

[@JustAnBaconBoi3550]

I’m 10 now and when I was 6 or 5. I was preforimg with the other kindy students and it was hot so I fainted. And the other kids were confused on what happened to me. They didn’t know what happened. Most parents just laughed at my fainted because it looked “funny” my mom was there with her frends and they told my mom. And mom helps me with the teacher.

[@natural4lifemiss]

I was suoer sick had a fever and inwasnt drinking water so I passed out only a couple minutes but I remember feeling like i was goig down a tunnel and the lights were going out 😂😬

[@isabelleakerstedt1708]

I have only fainted once, it was at my dad's place as a kid and I was watching a "scary movie" while standing. I also had a cold while running around that day. Right as Smeagol bit Frodo's finger off I just fainted and boom, my head hit the floor hard and I had to go to the hospital and I puked. It sounds really funny to me now.

[@TheSouthIsHot]

The fainting dad is 🤣.

[@Whareva]

The pageant one should get a Oscar cause she clearly faked it for attention. She literally grabbed the ladies arm so she can fall soft then let go when she got closer to the ground. That’s what I call a attention #%!*\

[@buster3577]

That beauty queen didn’t faint. You can tell my the way she fell down gracefully and then folded her legs together while on the ground.

[@NaturallyPaige_]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BandidFourLife]

Imagine someone fainting in a talk show right next to a "doctor" only for the "doctor" to scream "Stop telling me to do something I'm not a real Doctor!!!!"

[@TykeshaPerkins-jp1xe]

Wow