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writes:Hi There!I don't know quite how to explain this! But within the last hour, for at least 10 minutes I started feeling weak; I was trembling, my legs felt like jelly, my head feeling really heavy and I felt as though I was going to faint! I'm still a bit shaky, I dunno what it is? Also I've been very stressed lately, could this be linked to that awful sensation I've just experienced? And just to let you know, I'm 15 years old. Reply to this Question
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reader, richmondboy  +, writes (13 November 2009):
hey,sounds liek what I haev all the time. I have not read the previous replies, but Sounds like Panic attacks or Anxiety.if youw anna know what i have to say and if you are still having problems you can message me and I will help you out.
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reader, cordell +, writes (15 January 2009):
I know this post is old, but for anyone who types these symptoms into google and gets this page LISTEN UP! This girl was obviously eating sugar, so low blood sugar WASNT the problem here.. the problem is that there was NO PROTEIN. I speak from personal experience, because while doing a body detox I began to feel very weak, dizzy, and disoriented.... that is until i had some protein! eat some meat, nuts or seeds! And you'll feel better within 20 minutes. All carbs and sugars, and no protein makes jill a dull girl.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 March 2008): I think its panic or not eating right. I feel weak like almost everyday. And feel like ima pass out.. It worries me... but u gotta go when u gotta go... what can ya say but that... just eat healthy... screw that modeling shit.. Do u think you can model if your dead due to malnutrition? No. Your 15. You got lots of life to live.. Concentrate on school right now.. Being a model won't take u anywnere in life...but feelinbg glamorous.... think about it... goodluck
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reader, anonymous, writes (29 September 2007): It Sounds like you have hypo-glycemia!!
IF this happens again, keep some lucazade tablets with you and take 1 or 2 when you are dizzy
unless you have been loosing weight this mught be the problem!!
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reader, Emaz help +, writes (28 September 2007):
 Slowly start eating more and more, if you don't then you will most probably faint or lose a lot of weight too quickly!
I know it's hard, i have a problem with fruit and vegetables, i have to force myself to eat them but after one bite then im sick, i don't know why though!
So as you can tell, im very unhealthy
I faint a lot too but to stop this i eat a lot in the morning, it works!
Anyway, if you really want to loose weight then loose it slowly.
You're like me with the modelling! lol
Although i have to disagree with 'basschick' as u do need to eat sugar to stop yourself fainting! (im doing this in health and social care atm)
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reader, O Connor  +, writes (27 September 2007):
 hey sweetheart like i said email me and id be happy to help you and give you advice on how to stay healthy, eat properly AND not make yourself ill. you just need a bit of friendly advice and ill be more than happy to talk to ya hun, talk soon?! xx
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reader, Basschick  +, writes (27 September 2007):
 I think you are definately somewhat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and because you are trying to diet, your body is fighting you. The worse thing you can do is cut your caloric intake in order to lose weight. People with this disorder simply cannot just nibble on one little biscuit all day and feel okay and you are going to continue feeling like shit, and having these horrible symptoms until you begin to eat right. You don't have the luxury of eating like a model, and surviving on a celery stick for hours. Go on the internet and learn what you can about low blood sugars and hypoglycemia. Your body is telling you it needs more protein and eating a biscuit and then going for hours with nothing else is a sure way to give yourself a headache and the shakes. If you are hell bent on losing 2 dress sizes, join Nutrisystems and eat their porportionally sized meals, which are nutrionally balances to keep your blood sugar levels even, while still cutting back on your calories. Otherwise you're going to end up in the hospital. People have been known to go into a coma or have serious heart malfunctions when they rob their bodies of needed nutrients. Please don't do that anymore. And here's the thing about hypoglyciema. When your sugars get that low, you will actually NOT feel hungry. You will feel clamy, and look gray, and feel shaky and horribly nauseous and the last thing you want is food. Unfortunately, it's the thing you need the most. Force yourself to eat a little more each day and you'll see a difference in how you feel. I suggest a dietian can counsel with you about your issues on food and help you structure a plan that'll help keep your weight down, while feeding this disorder. Good luck.
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 September 2007): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionHiya guys, just a little update.
I don't think it was a panic attack or anything - I'm sure it is to do with my diet! I've been completely avoiding crisps and chocolate - which in a way i think is needed since it will boost up my blood sugar levels. However, i think i'm going downhill - it is now 4:00pm and all i've eaten today is half a digestive biscuit with a cuppa tea and half of a banana. I think i'm taking this diet a bit too seriously and i'm scared it develops into an eating disorder. This has only been goin on for about 2 days and already i'm feeling the effects - i keep getting pains in my stomach and a constant headache. Food has suddenly become my enemy, i know i should eat more - and the bit i do eat, i ensure is healthy! However i'm just concerned of my own health - i wanna stop this before it turns into something serious, and i really would like to avoid seeing a doctor if that's possible :S
Anything will be appreciated, thank you xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 September 2007): My daughter has been going through the very same thing as you (she is 12). She is in bed with her body feeling heavy and weak and her head hurts. It started off as a pain in her belly, but now it has gone to her whole body. Did you ever figure out what was causing yours?? We are expecting blood results this morning. Let us know how you are doing.
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 September 2007): It is a panic attack, I have had this many times. Sometimes it is paralysing and you think you are going to die. The diet advice is good. But the other problem is that you are breathing wrongly through anxiety. Panic attacks happen because the oxygen saturation in the blood gets too high. You may find that your shoulders ache because you are breathing short using mainly your upper chest. You can try slowly tking in breath using your low stomach first and exhale slowly. Or you can keep a paper bag with you, scrunch the opening down, put it over your mouth breathe out into it and suck the same air back as a breath. Do this a few times and the carbdon dioxide in that breath will help to readjust the balance in your body. Have a good read about panic attacks on line.
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reader, howcomehoney  +, writes (27 September 2007):
 I'm a model. You can be a size ten. Size twelve, even. The way you interact with the camera is more important than the size of your ass - they can always Photoshop that away. And the way you interact with the camera is all to do with the way you feel, and if you're starving and shivering, you look terrible. Eat healthily and be confident. You can't be confident if you're always counting calories and skipping meals.
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reader, drastic knowledge  +, writes (26 September 2007):
 wow this is the best advise i can give you as me my self being and xmodel and i quit for this reason, you probley have low blood sugar i have it also from all the diets i have put my self thru to be who i was but not anymore im more beautiful now than i was nothing it came with was worth it in my book but if it is something you do feel as you want to do than i think that you should see some one that can help you plan out what you can eat and shouldnt eat how much and still be thin and heath thats your best bet guess really doesnt help many and im one that knows but i am way heathy now but if i would still be eating and doing the things i did i wouldnt be at all and even thow it seems small i would say go to a doc. and plan things out and think it all over as you want to be a model
dont do it alone because it can be hurtful to your body
good luck to you and all your dreams
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reader, Garfield2254 +, writes (26 September 2007):
Try eating proper food, not todays 'kids' junk, keep off the pops and alcohol, although you all have to try and go one better, maybe you are pregnant.
Did your parents suggest you get a job, scary.
You are growing up after all. If you are really worried see your doctor
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reader, Basschick +, writes (26 September 2007):
No, do not eat any more sugar it's the worst thing for you. For one thing, it packs on the pounds and that's obviously what you're trying to avoid doing. Also, just because you are having symptoms of "low blood sugar" eating more sugar is not going to fix the problem. It means your body processes sugar differently than most. You're sensitive to it. When you're shaky or weak, your body may crave something sweet for instant energy. Big mistake. Reach for a piece of cheese, a few wheat crackers or like I said earlier, a small breakfast bar that's low in sugar. I personally like the South Beach bars because they contain only 7 grams of sugar and about 14 grams of protein and only 140 calories. This will keep your blood sugars level so you won't feel shaky or woozy-headed. The best thing you can do is snack all day long, just don't snack on fattening things (like potato chips) or fried foods. Think celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, apple slices, low-fat peanut butter, low-fat cheeses, calorie-friendly breakfast bars, or a handful of almonds and be sure you don't skip meals entirely, just keep your portions small because if you eat big meals, you'll overload your system and feel worse in the long run. You may also have to add more protein if you're working out (like eat a small lean steak for lunch instead of just a salad) because you're going to need the energy if you're cutting calories otherwise. I find that if I eat a sugary cereal for breakfast, it burns through me in an hour and I'm starving way before lunch! Same thing happens if I eat a candy bar in the middle of the afternoon (yes, sometimes even I am "bad" with my diet) I will be more hungry in an hour. There's something about sugar that makes you want to eat more, so that's always bad if you're trying to watch your weight. But to be safe, I think you should check with your physician and make sure there's nothing else going on with your health that we non-experts might not know. Nothing can beat a good physical, and your physician can give you some dietary guidelines that will suit your age. Good luck.
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reader, O Connor +, writes (26 September 2007):
honey you are only 15 and already starting down a rocky road. a size 10 is a beautiful size to be at 15 and its unhealthy to be overly concious about your figure. just remember that eating 3 meals a day is wat you need and instead of sugary snacks you should eat fruit, nuts or seed and drink plenty of water! as long as you are eating properly you will be fine but please dont try anything extreme! if you want more advise on healthy, nutritional diets that will help you then email me hun, in the meantime just make sure you are eating!! another thing you may wanna check out is that your not anaemic? go to a doctor just to be sure, your symptoms could be signs of this - but dont worry its not at all serious! good luck with the modelling! xxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 September 2007): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanx for thee advice ppl.I fink it actually makes me feel alot better when i eat something. Not that i have been skipping meals or anything, just dat i'm a little paranoid about my figure - since i'm trying to get down from a size 10 to an 8 so i'll qualify as a model, which i'm hoping to start next year! I try to avoid big portions of food, but i still do eat a few sugary snacks. Am i not eating enough sugar? I feel that i am, and don't really want to eat anymore than i am doing cos i wanna stay healthy and eat the right stuff!
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reader, Basschick +, writes (26 September 2007):
It could be a number of things, but it sounds like you may have low blood sugar. Think about your eating habits and do some research, or go visit your doctor and he can run a simple fasting blood test on you to determine if you could be hypoglycemic. If so you'll need to learn how to eat more often during the day, eat smaller meals, eat less carbs and be sure to keep a protein snack handy, like a small breakfast bar for times when you feel shaky and weak. It's fairly easily controlled if you listen to your body and eat better. I was diagnosed in my early 20's so I am all too familiar with the shaky-weakness that accompanies this disorder. Skipping meals is an absolute no-no, and so is eating donuts or loading up on other refined sugars when you're starving. You may feel better at first, (for like, 20 min.) but when your sugars do a nose-dive, you'll feel like death warmed over. I hope this helps you out.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 September 2007): Definitely low blood sugar or panic attack. I've had both so I know. Eat regularly, avoid skipping meals and eating too much refined carbohidrates, eat proteins, like yogurts, cheeses, nuts, beef, chicken, peanut butter, etc. have your blood sugar levels checked as soon as you can (this is no joke) and look for relaxing techniques to help you cope with stress. If attacks continue you should go to your doctor and he/she will prescribe effective medication.
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reader, hlskitten +, writes (26 September 2007):
 Hi
Could be a panic attack. Go along to the docs and have a word they will give you the once over.
Could be not eating enough too!
C xxxx
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reader, Emaz help +, writes (26 September 2007):
Eat something!
R u hot?
I have this problem
If this carries on then go and see your doctor.
You may have high blood pressure
If you start to feel this again then breathe deeply, in through your nose, out through your motuh and sit down with your head in between your legs to stop you fainting!
It works, honest!
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reader, chrissy32789 +, writes (26 September 2007):
 hey it sounds like you maybe having problems with your sugar it could have dropped on you. but you should really get to the doctors and tell them what is going on because no one on here can really give you the right reason of what is going on with your body so go to the doctor and get checked. and good luck...
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