Along with Elephant's Child and River, here are my Sunday Selections, so let's look at weather. Clouds, sunrises and balloons, the latter being very dependant on weather.
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The last balloon slowly sinks into Fawkner Park.
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I've certainly taken worse moon photos.
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Regarding yesterday's post, it was clearly a reaction to extreme mental stress. Today I went down to the lane and the carpark door I was trying to get into and it was the one next door. The lane is dark is my excuse, but I then walked past my own carpark door without noticing it to get to our main entrance. Within a short time at home, my mind was back to normal. The experience was like being very
drunk and not being able to work things out. It was an ever so interesting experience, and to note how I reacted. I will ensure I am not in such a similar situation again. I've always been the dependable one, who knows which train or tram to catch, generally just knowing how things work and not making mistakes. It is amazing how extreme stress and anger can effect your brain.
I don't think I had a panic attack, just a mental overload. Ray once had a panic attack, and it worried him so much that he saw his doctor. She said that it could have just been a one off, but if it happened again, he should return for another appointment. It didn't happen again.
He was in the QV shopping centre in the city, a place he was very familiar with, and couldn't work out where he was, and how to get home. In his case, there wasn't stress of any kind to cause, but he was in a state of panic for whatever unknown reason.
I didn't really understand, but I do now.
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Stunning photos today. All of them.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you didn't have a panic attack, but that overload was nasty just the same. Stress and anger are hard to live with.
It is good to hear that you have recovered your equilibrium. Hopefully there'll be no further stressful episodes to interfere with your contemplation of those stunning views.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a syncope episode either due to cardiogenic source or vertigo. I would suggest obtaining a Holter monitor through GP and an echocardiogram to exclude structural heart disease. Have a postural blood pressure checked as well
ReplyDeleteI looked that up and no, it wasn't. It was simply a reaction to extreme stress. I had a Holter on in February and after ablation and appropriate medication, I am free of heart problems, although of course the underlying condition of a racing A/F heart remains. After the second episode, some years ago now, the above treatment has worked. It was all about how the brain works, or doesn't at times.
DeleteGreat pics. Andrew you shouldn’t be in dark lanes at night by yourself at night! . Isn't there also a thing where you momentarily have blanks n your brain. My friend had one of those and didn’t know where he was had all the checks and there was nothing wrong. Ask Dr .
ReplyDeleteLooked it up. Transient amnesia ♥️
ReplyDeleteExtreme stress has an impact on little humans - they fall into the ground and start crying loudly. Adults can't do that so we have to find ways of stopping, seeking support and coping. (Except for the US President).
ReplyDeleteA very unsettling episode for you, I do hope all is well.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever taken a balloon ride? Though it looks a bit interesting for the view I don't think I could do it.
Yes Deb, a gift from Ray for my fiftieth birthday. I enjoyed it, even though we semi crash landed.
DeleteAt least your mental lapse didn't affect your photographic skills, especially that stunning picture of a moon over a darkened city.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful moon shots. After hearing Sun Arise again, I am wondering how it might sound with Indigenous voices and their distinctive accents.
ReplyDeleteRiver, I didn't want Rolf, but I could not find better.
DeleteYes I don't like losing my cool. Hard to remember when mental bandwidth is all used up and things are not cooperating. I'm sure we all understand. Aloha and Andrew
ReplyDeleteSome rather spectacular photos here too!
DeleteCloud and moon, good to see.
ReplyDeleteThe ballons must look lovely gliding along high up, they always appear to be pretty when several are about.
The colours of the sunrise, amazing and well done Andrew.
I'm glad your brain has sorted itself out.
Lovely selection of photographs. I really like the moon divided.
ReplyDeleteSomeday I will take a hot air balloon ride.
ReplyDeletePretty balloons!! I like the split moon.
ReplyDeleteGreat views of the balloons, Andrew. From your balcony?
ReplyDeleteYes Pat.
DeleteGreat shots! I'm glad you had a chance to reflect on the bizarre circumstances of your confusion from a few nights ago. Weird how the brain works sometimes.
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