The Fainting Game-warning

17 years ago

I had not heard of this game played by teenagers for the purpose of getting a 'rush' or a small high without doing drugs. My friend's dd just lost a friend due to this game. It's very popular, esp. with high achievers. This game has been around for a while, I just wasn't aware of it. Here's how they go about it: someone will choke you to the point of passing out and then release you. The feeling is that of a warm rush to the head (from the blood returning) giving the person a nice little high. Teenagers also find a way of doing it to themselves using scarves, ties or ropes. This girl here in Holly Springs, NC, died from tying herself with a scarf. When she passed out, she fell towards her scarf and it tightened up killing her. It was ruled a suicide. It will be ruled a suicide if there are no witnesses even though a friend may report the death might be due to the fainting game. I'm not good at posting links but you can google it and read about it. It's good for parents and grandparents to be aware of this and talk to their children about the danger behind it. Many have died playing this game. Everyone should know what to look for- signs your teen is participating in this deadly game.

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mariend
17 years ago
It is always good to be reminded all of us of the '"games'"going around involving teens or younger. Just know who your kids are with and do not be afraid to ask who, when,where and why. You are the parent not their best friend--but be a parent and friend.
petaloid
17 years ago
Thanks, Orie. I searched and found an article about the girl's death you mentioned. So sad -- she was only 14.

Here is a link that might be useful: article about NC teen's death
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Back in the early 70's we used to do something similar.
Sometimes after we smoked a joint, but not always.
We would get on our hands and knees and pant really hard for about a minute and then raise up on our knees and blow really hard with our thumbs in our mouth. It usually made us pass out, just a quick high, but it was very scary also.
We never did it alone, only when someone else was in the room.
I probably tried it a dozen times, and then gave it up.
I had not thought about this in years. A huge flash back to not so good times really.

Trin
country_bumpkin_al
17 years ago
I hadn't heard about this! It's just so sad that kids have NO idea what they're doing! I remember us doing something similar in the late 50's/early 60's! (NO drugs involved. We'd bend over (at the waist) and take deep breaths. Stand up and a person behind you would grab and squeeze around your chest then let go! I remember it makeing me feel light headed and sometimes we'd just pass out! We had no idea what WE were doing..and it's a wonder any of us are even here to tell about it!
glenda_al
17 years ago
My son's best friend, that lived next door to us, died that way. He wasn't a high achiever though. His parents were gone. He tied something to the shower, and choked and died.

Devestating for everyone.!
lynn_d
17 years ago
Several years ago the daughter of a client of mine did this as well. It was so sad, she was just 16.
Lindsey_CA
17 years ago
Trin -- it was probably because you didn't inhale! (LOL!)

Another aspect to this "game" that no one has mentioned yet -- teenagers do this during "self gratification" (if ya get my drift) for an extra rush.
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What would have been to horrific, my DS knocked on the door to see if Frank wanted to go for a ride, he was 16. Frank didn't come to the door, so he left, and when he came home, there were the police cars, and the yellow tape around the front porch.
I remember how devestated my DS was and crawled in bed with me that night, and slept with him in my arms.

Something we will never ever forget.

Frank's father, shortly after the funeral, went to the school, and had a talk with the males in the class, to discuss Frank's death and the hazard of the practice.
glenda_al
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Adding: Frank had a Playboy magazine, that had the tips for the fainting things.

After his death, it's been such a while, but I think Playboy pulled it from their magazine.
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
17 years ago
My own Brother use to love to make me pass out. I was around 6 and he was no more than 9. Someone taught him how to do the bend over and push in the abdomen thing. I once passed out and fell under the kitchen table. when I came to I was disoriented and bumped my head and started to cry. I got in trouble for being under the kitchen table. Mom never did believe I had passed out.
glenda_al
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happy_go_lucky_gayle
Sounds horrble
G;ad you survived!
Wow, double wow!
So glad you are still with us!
Wow

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