My Toilet is Possessed by the Devil

When I was a kid, one of my greatest treats in life was being allowed to buy a Weekly World News at the grocery store checkout stand every time I got dragged along to Kroger. The Weekly World News introduced me to West Virginia's own Bat Boy, spontaneous human combustion, and a whole array of aliens, ghosts, cryptids, and just plain weird stuff.  I don't remember this particular story...but there's no mistaking that black and white  layout of MY favorite publication! If you look VERY closely along the right hand side, it appears as if the original publication date was August 31, 1993 or 1998.

 This lady dealing with the possessed toilet needs to join up with the Haunted Toaster lady; they can start a support group for owners of bedeviled household necessities!  Or, maybe there needs to be a toilet-only possession support group.  It seems as if this toilet isn't the only demonic commode to be featured in the pages of the Weekly World News.

The possessed toilet articles are obviously another installment of my Friday Funnies series...but for those of you who might want a little more...scholarly....reading on the topic of why a bathroom may be haunted, I've written an article explaining MY thoughts.  You can read it here:  HAUNTED BATHROOMS  Stay spooky...and keep your guard up the next time you have to take a restroom break!

Fun with Possession

I've always wanted to do this. Unfortunately, any time I've stumbled or fallen in front of other people, I've been so embarrassed I couldn't think straight---so there's a very real possibility that I would totally forget about this.  But---I guess I could stumble on PURPOSE, lol. #KeepPossessionFunny

Medical Monday: Dizziness Upon Standing

I recently ran across this image on a Facebook page and was honestly appalled that a place where people are encouraged to visit for information and discussion on a variety of paranormal topics would post such a fear-mongering piece. If you have ever felt dizzy or felt as if you were going to pass out upon standing, before you call a priest, please call your doctor!

What you're experiencing is a medical condition known as orthostatic hypotension, and while its fairly common and usually benign, it some cases it can indicate a more serious health issue. Basically what happens is that blood pools in the lower extremities during a change in body position. As you quickly rise up from a reclining or sitting position, your blood pressure quickly drops. Certain medications, including anti-depressants, can increase the condition. Almost everyone will experience this, at least a couple of times, and if it doesn't happen with too much regularity, its perfectly normal and not a medical emergency.

However, if this is happening frequently, or if the bouts of dizziness last longer than a few minutes, you need to contact your doctor, as it could be an early warning sign of different neurological disorders, diabetes, etc.
The Mayo Clinic has done a wonderful job outlining the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for this condition. Please go check out their site for more information!