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The linoleum on the bathroom floor felt cool as I lay down. The sound of the tap, running water in to the bath above me sounded distant as the exhaustion took over.

I had to lay down before I fell down.

Gathering the towel, I propped my head up. Curled up, foetus-like, I tried to stay alert. Awake. Didn't want the bath to overflow even though I lay here, drained of all my energy. Nothing more than a mind, trying to ignore a world filled with floating after-images. Swirling and dancing through my vision. Not even drug induced.

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    Neville Hunt almost 7 years ago

    Fascinated that this is a true story, Jeff. Hope it's resolved now.

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    Christopher almost 7 years ago

    Not sure what prompted your experience, but it was very well written. I experienced a similar event when I got food poisoning from eating at Taco Bell. I had to clutch the carpet and crawl down the hall to the bathroom.

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    Jeff Taylor almost 7 years ago

    I get a LOT of migraines. Many are silent, but as it's a neurological condition, it has many other effects. This was one today.

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    Christopher almost 7 years ago

    Oh man, sorry to hear that. My sister suffers from those as well.

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    Neville Hunt almost 7 years ago

    I too am very sorry you suffer in this way, Jeff. I know it can be excruciating, but so far I have only experienced two such episodes.

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    Jeff Taylor almost 7 years ago

    Thanks for the feels guys. Much appreciated. :)

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    Jeff Taylor almost 7 years ago

    Thanks Drew. My trigger is a fall in air pressure, so I'm very connected to the weather. It sucks. Balls. They're bad enough, and random enough, that I can't work. Fortunately I am on my company's health scheme, so I'm covered thank goodness. Miss work though.

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