Neurocardiogenic syncope, also known as vasovagal neurocardiogenic syncope, is a fainting spell that occurs when the body overreacts to certain triggers, like intense emotion, the sight of blood, extreme heat, dehydration, a long period of standing or intense pain. The trigger causes a person's heart rate and blood pressure to drop suddenly, and blood may pool in the legs. This leads to reduced blood flow to the brain, causing a brief loss of consciousness.
Neurocardiogenic syncope is common and usually doesn't indicate a more serious underlying health condition. When a person faints, and lies or falls down, normal blood flow to the brain resumes and consciousness returns. If the affected person falls on a hard surface, there is a possibility of a head injury – even concussion, bruising or broken bones.
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Silence.
The deafening silence filled the room before I started to sob. He held my hand that clutched the sheets tightly.
His face was pale, shock painted all over it. Inangat ko ang mukha ko at tinitigan siya diretso sa mata niya.
"You tell me, Terrence. What happened while I was gone?"
He let go of my hands and rashly brushed his hair. Inihilamos niya ang palad niya sa kanyang mukha at tumingala sa kisame bago bumuntong hininga.
We both stood up and looked at each other eye to eye. My tear-stricken face was on display.
"Sige Terrence, ngayon ka magsabi ng totoo. I am waiting." The only thing covering my body was the duvet that I took from the bed.
"I'm sorry, An"... sagot lang niya habang nakatungo.
I slapped him as hard as I can before I turned my back on him and wore my robe. I removed my engagement ring and left it on the night stand.
Pumasok ako sa banyo para tignan ang sarili ko sa salamin. Nagsimula nang mamaga ang mata ko sa kaiiyak. I have bruises on my arms and thighs because of Terrence's vice grip during sex and I have love bites all over my breasts.
"You look pathetic, An. Kabit ka. Kabit ka lang."
I went under the shower and cried until my eyes failed me. Along with the water that washed my face were the tears that never really wanted to stop falling. Nakakapagod na. Bakit ba kasi hindi ko kayang pigilan ang mga luha ko? Why do I have to be this dramatic and pathetic girl? Ayoko na. Ayoko nang umiyak!
But you love him, right?
Nakakagago.
Nangulubot na ang mga daliri ko sa kakababad sa shower nang maisipan kong lumabas ng bathroom. He's already sitting on the bed, dressed and fresh from the bath as well. Maayos na ulit ang kama at wala na ang basag na photo frame sa night stand.
Naglakad ako sa harapan niya pero hindi ko siya kinausap at dumiretso lang sa walk-in closet para magbihis. I wore a baggy shirt and cotton shorts and went straight to the door, not minding the pair of eyes trained on me.
Dinig na dinig ko ang mga yabag ng paa niya na nakasunod sa akin nang bumaba ako ng hagdan. I needed to destress and I need chocolate badly. I went to the kitchen as fast as I could to rummage for chocolates in the refrigerator.
Nakabuntot lang siya sa akin at hindi nagsasalita. Dumiretso ako sa back yard at naupo sa damuhan hawak ang isang buong toblerone at isang bote ng fresh milk. I really need to take a break from all of this.
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