Why Did I Faint?

Fainting means you blacked out for a few seconds and fell down. Your body needed more blood to your brain, so it made you lie down!

Here are some reasons why it might happen:

You might faint if:

• You stood up too fast

• You didn’t drink enough water

• You skipped a meal

• You felt scared or nervous

• You got too hot or tired

When to Tell a Grown-Up?

Tell an adult if you:

• Faint more than once

• Feel dizzy or weak a lot

• Have a fast or weird heartbeat

• Faint while running or playing

If it ever happens again, don’t worry—grown-ups will help you!

How to stay safe?

• Drink lots of water

• Eat snacks and meals

• Stand up slowly

• Take deep breaths if feeling dizzy

• Tell someone if you don’t feel well

Your heart and brain talk to each other all the time to keep you standing—sometimes they just need a little extra help!