What does the heat do to you?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (101446)
United States
August 10, 2025 1:43pm CST
I took my dog out for a 10 minute walk in 96 degree (F) (36 degrees C) heat (PLUS the “glorious” humidity of Oklahoma), walked back up my stairs, leaned over at the waist once inside, and then contemplated what I could do to make life tolerable again. Five minutes with air conditioning eased me out of that train of thought, but I still managed to get sick.
I remember a couple years when summer was about to start, and my air conditioning was broken for 17 days (I DID report them, and they were put on notice). I showed up every day, bothering the heck out of them). At one point, I sat in my chair and poured a bottle of water on my head.
Anyway, I do take medication that says stay out of prolonged sunlight (like a vampire?), but overall, I take after my mom with just no tolerance for heat. It makes me physically ill. But, I’m pretty sure the hot temperatures gives one of our Mylotters superpowers, brought to full extent by a pool.
What does the heat do to you? Not how do you beat it, but what does it do? Make you happy, wear you out, contemplate moving to the part of the country where 70 (F) degrees is considered hot?
October cannot come soon enough (in Oklahoma it’s hot even in September).
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@Juliaacv (54293)
• Canada
22h
The heat draws all of my strength from me, makes me lightheaded, gives me a headache, and if I am in it for too long I am physically sick also.
I feel badly for you that you are suffering through this, as I do have empathy having similar issues.
Different conditions, tolerances and abilities have lead me to believe that living in the day and age that I am, is a blessing, as I wouldn't have lasted without many of these modern conveniences. I am also thankful that I have the means to have a roof over my head, as without that the modern conveniences would not have an impact on my well being.
Sure, we are all going to have to make some concessions in order to pay for the higher hydro bills that will be sent our way, but the sacrifices make it bearable. Hold on to that thought. 
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@snowy22315 (194338)
• United States
22h
@AmbiePam Guess what, the elec bill is kind of high this month but nothing major. Next month it is only 95 unbelievably enough!
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@GardenGerty (165314)
• United States
15h
This year, with the extra humidity, it has made me pretty much into a recluse. We do not cool our house super cool, but I am glad for the a/c. I know part of the problem is I got heat exhaustion one year, recently, to the extent of severe stomach cramps, and vomiting and weakness. I cannot remember, but I believe I also had a fever. My doctor says I will always have an intolerance for heat now.
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@AmbiePam (101446)
• United States
14h
Oh, really? I didn’t realize once could make it so much worse.
My Aunt Joyce is the one member of my dad’s side of the family that has no sense. One time she stayed out in the heat so long (despite urging to get inside) gardening she required a kidney transplant. It took her three years to get it.
If you have to stay in the AC so much, it’s too hot. You’re a toughie.
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@GardenGerty (165314)
• United States
2h
@AmbiePam The humidity is the worst. I cannot imagine how long your Aunt Joyce was in the sun if it killed her kidneys.
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@rsa101 (39769)
• Philippines
16h
The temperature there sounds like a mirror of our weather, but ours stays in that range almost year-round! Living in the tropics, we enjoy a consistent climate with temperatures typically ranging from a warm 30-37°C, occasionally climbing to a scorching 45°C during summer. We do experience our version of "winter," which spans the last quarter of the year, bringing a cooler 25-30°C—just enough to make you think about wearing socks—and this "chill" stretches into the first quarter of the following year.
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@rsa101 (39769)
• Philippines
16h
@AmbiePam I have been accustomed to that climate since the day I was born. I love the cool temperatures in the US, especially during the spring or fall seasons. The climate feels quite unusual to me but is much more tolerable than winter, as I think I wouldn't enjoy having to wear very thick clothing just to step outside.
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@AmbiePam (101446)
• United States
16h
@rsa101 In Oklahoma, it does get cold enough to wear a coat, but only once in a blue moon do we have to put on things like scarves or gloves to keep warm. For example, a few years ago at Christmas it was actually 72 F (22 C). Not many places in the United States get that kind of weather for Christmas.
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@snowy22315 (194338)
• United States
22h
It can make me feel lightheaded and or dizzy. I stay out of it as much as possible. FYI.. it was 55 last night and felt awesome. Fall is on its way
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@Deepizzaguy (112892)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17h
I fear the heat since it increases my chance of getting a stroke.
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@allknowing (151412)
• India
10h
I just do not let heat affect me. The fans will be full on.
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@wolfgirl569 (120610)
• Marion, Ohio
20h
It doesn't bother me. But I do prefer 70s to 80s
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@LindaOHio (197436)
• United States
8h
It drains me. I still prefer summer to winter and s**w though.
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@cabuyogty (4169)
• Philippines
3h
I have tingling fingers and one hand. At least I had to get through with my day and still I feel relaxed.
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@MarieCoyle (47095)
•
21h
I don't tolerate it well at all. Not as bad as you, but if I am out for very long I get dizzy sometimes, or I get sick. Then there is the issue of having the whitest skin ever...and I fry in no time flat. I live in sunblock but it does wear off. I carry some in my purse as well. I can't imagine ever having a tan--I do not tan, period. Sometimes I still add to my collection of freckles, but that's it.
Summer is not my favorite season, never has been. Bring on the FALL!! And I hope it's a long one!
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@AmbiePam (101446)
• United States
21h
Even though in the summer I only walk the dog, and go from the car to my destination, I still notice at the end of the summer I still have a flip flop tan. Who gets a tan from barely being in the sun? Someone in the South, I guess.
But you’re a red head and I know how red headed people do in the sun. I have three red headed cousins, and they live in sunscreen!
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@MarieCoyle (47095)
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16h
@AmbiePam
Yes, I was born a strawberry blonde that turned a lighter auburn in a few years. Then a few years ago my hair turned almost instantly white. My Dad did the same, and we had to be really careful being in the sun. Sunscreen is a must!
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@RasmaSandra (87858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20h
I stay indoors and still at times feel like I am wilting, I got to close my work room door tightly and now my work room where I am most of the day is nice and cool, However, when I walk into the kitchen it feel like stepping into an oven, Then the front room has a stand up fan that blows on me when I am in bed,
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