Q&A for How to Cure Feeling Like You're About to Faint

Try not to feel embarrassed. You are protecting yourself from injury by telling someone! Everyone will have a problem with feeling lightheaded or faint at some point in their life, so you are not alone.

It would be a good idea to talk to your school official or your school nurse. It is not a good idea to participate in morning assembly if you're feeling faint and have fainted in the past.

Yes. It would be a good idea to get an evaluation by a doctor to find out why you are fainting.

It's best to wait until you feel better to bathe if you are worried about collapsing in the shower. I would either wait if you feel faint or have a friend come just in case you get dizzy. You might also think about buying a shower chair so that you can shower while sitting, or take baths instead of showers.

No, this is not normal. Smelling a strange smell especially warrants a visit to your doctor.

Make an appointment to see your doctor. This is not a normal occurrence.

Usually this is a sign of low blood pressure or blood pressure that drops dramatically when someone stands. It is best to consult your doctor for diagnosis.