Since I'm quite used to it (because I had it for almost seven years already), I know just what to do. I immediately went to my room, and took two tablets of my medicine (Diphenhydramine). But, unfortunately, it wasn't like any other mild allergic reactions. I can classify it as one of my moderate-severe (allergy) attacks. In fact, it's a really distinct one. It took up on me in a very rapid manner. A thing that never ocurred before. (It usually breaks out after an hour or so).
My face was flushed all over, and I can feel the heat inside me. My heart was beating so fast, and in a very stalwart manner that it radiates up on my face, and my back. (This is due to the dilatation of the blood vessels which increases the blood volume entering the heart. Thus, to compensate, the heart needs to work double-time).
At that particular instant, I knew that the drug I took isn't enough to control the situation.
Without wasting any second more (Of course, I wont wait 'til my face bulges), I went to the nearest hospital.
When I arrived at the ER (Emergency Room), I felt inexplicably weak, as if I'm going to faint anytime soon. It was the very first time I ever said "pakibilisan, hindi ko na kaya.
The nurse hurriedly aspirated the solution on the ampule, and gave me a shot of a strong anti-histamine drug. (Aw! That was f*n' painful! lols. For a soon-to-be nurse, I'm a fraidy-cat when it comes to needles. susshhh...)
But, at that moment of my suffering, I just couldn't care less. All I know is that I want to go home and go to bed. I know that the medication given to me will put me to sleep. (A deep sleep, specifically)
So, you want to know how it feels? Well, simple as it is. After several minutes, I feel my extremities go mildly numb, or heavy, as if it's already asleep. Then, I feel really drowsy the following minutes.(And I just can't help it!)
Afterwards,slowly...slowly...slowly....one...two...three..four...f.... and my eyes were shut.
I go through this everytime I'm in a moderate-severe case of my attacks.
When I wake up the following day, I feel really light (like I'm floating). It (the feeling) doesn't last though, just the first couple of minutes when I get up.
Just so you know, I really don't like talking about this. That's why you may notice that I only give little details about it. I'll give you two good reasons. First, some may be grossed out. Second, what really happens to me is a bit personal. Not unless you've witnessed me having an allergy attack. Then I couldn't hide it now, could I? (laughs)
Maybe now you wonder why I wrote this even if I'm a bit privy about it. Tell you what, I'll give you one EXCELLENT reason: Because, to those who says "ang arte mo naman!", you don't know how much I want to choke you when you say that!
Some people just don't get it. It's not being "maarte" or being "rich". It's about being HYPERSENSITIVE to some f*n' stuffs and you CAN'T do anything about it! They don't know how people with this kind of sickness deals with it everyday of their lives. You have to give up some things, in order to avoid triggering the condition.
As for myself, it's been a part of my life to bring along with me different kinds of medication for it. It's like my lifesaver. Apart from that, I stay away from seafoods. (specifically, crab and shrimp).
There are other stuffs which triggers my ailment, but there's really no need for you to know.
My only point here is that, if you're with someone who has the same case as mine, try to be sensitive. (Because, I tell you, they are hypersensitive to your negative comments as well. And we know that there's no medication for that).
I'm just glad that I have my family and some real good friends who understand my condition, and they're all pretty much concerned about it. Maybe it's time for you to be one of them.
elf_archer09 =)
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