Q&A for How to Make Yourself Light Headed

A few seconds. If won't last for long since the brain and heart will work hard to get oxygen.

You could make yourself pass out in class so you can go home. Plus, it doesn't hurt knowing how to do it, as it could come in handy some day.

Yes. This is why you can't actually suffocate yourself. Eventually, you will faint, and during this time, you will begin to breathe regularly again.

Sometimes, if may be because they want to get out of school or work. Plus, for some people, the feeling might be enjoyable.

Yes, if you hold your breath long enough you will pass out. However, you can't actually die, because once you faint, you will begin breathing regularly again.

Yes, if you are not completely in control of the situation at all times. Do not try this if you feel that you won't be able to handle it.

Not really. The two states might seem similar, but fainting is an emergency response that maximizes oxygen reaching the brain and doesn't tend to last long, unlike sleeping.

This is a very difficult and dangerous thing to do, but yes, this is possible. FOllow the steps in the article and see what happens, if you must.

To fake an illness and get out of work or school, or just to enjoy the sensation of feeling faint.

Yes. Not only can you injure yourself while falling, it's not good for your brain.

Sitting or crouching for longer can extend the sensation. So can spinning around, although it isn’t advisable to do this.

You will feel like you're not in control of your body and it will be like you're almost watching yourself. You will also feel dizzy or faint.

You can place pressure on the chest whilst holding your breath. Usually, you get somebody else to do this for you for extra impact, but it is possible to do it yourself.

As the article says in its introduction: yes, this can be dangerous. It's the lack of blood flow to your brain, and since the normal condition of your brain is that it has blood in it, to not have blood in it is not normal. If you do this for a long time, you can pass out and get taken to the hospital. And when you wake up again after passing out, there may indeed be permanent brain damage. Now, a little bit of lightheadedness is not that harmful, but do it a lot and you will experience negative effects.

No, but you can fall and hurt yourself or someone else. Be careful, and watch your surroundings.

Yes, standing up can make you feel light-headed. But it only works if you stand up quickly.

Yes, if not careful you may faint. But long term brain damage is unlikely, and make sure to be on a carpet or soft area if you think you may faint.

That’s totally normal, it's just because your brain isn't getting enough oxygen.

It doesn't matter, it should work either way. It's a lot easier to hold your breath with air in your lungs, though.

You should call a trusted parent or adult. This could be a serious medical issue. Loosen all of your friend's tight clothing and make sure she/he is on his/her back. If they are not breathing, call 911 and start CPR.

No, that is not normal. Any form of foaming at the mouth should be treated as an emergency event and you should get treatment from your doctor or an emergency center.

Probably someone will be able to wake you up, but you should really try to avoid making yourself so light-headed that you faint. You could hurt yourself.

You can't pass out without being noticed. Someone will always notice. You can make yourself pass out by holding your breath.

You're at a good risk of passing out and injuring yourself anywhere you do it.

Loss of fresh oxygen to the brain.

To find the right spot, place the first three fingers of your other hand across your wrist at the base of your palm. Place your thumb just below your three fingers. Gently press your thumb so you feel two large tendons and press.

It depends on the setting and your definition of "serious trouble"; if you're being disruptive during an event--a wedding, funeral or a test, for example--then people could be quite upset if they found out you were faking, and there could be dire consequences. If you didn't do so safely, you could easily hit your head on something as you "fell", risking concussion or traumatic brain injury, both of which could be considered serious trouble. Even if you pulled it off convincingly, it would be reasonable to expect that witnesses would insist on calling an ambulance or bringing you to the hospital for an examination, so you'd need to confess or be liable for the expense and wasted time of medical staff involved.

For some people, this works like a charm. However, for me this does not usually work. Try to extend your breaths while blowing up the balloon and trying to get as much air out as possible.

There is a possibility. If you are not prepared to control yourself while light-headed, this could be a danger.

When your brain is being smacked around in your skull constantly, the dura (a thick leathery substance that protects your brain) may thicken, but you will still suffer brain damage. Sleeping is a much safer option to enjoy being unconscious.