Important Lifestyle Changes: Preventing Fainting

Here we’re going to tell you about counter moves you can do to stop yourself fainting.

Fainting can be avoided by learning to take notice of early warning signs such as light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, and sweating -and doing something about it. 

Immediate action:

• Preferably lie down and elevate your legs.  Sit down if this is not possible.

 If your circumstances make this difficult:

• Cross your legs while standing or rock up and down on your toes.
• Clench buttocks and abdominal muscles.
• Clench your fists.

 The risk of fainting can also be minimised by:

• Coming up from lying to standing slowly, sitting for a while first. 
• Avoiding prolonged standing (or sitting) – fidgeting is the key.
• Avoiding having your hands over your head for a prolonged time.
• Prolonged sitting can cause symptoms in some people. Elevating your legs can be helpful.

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