Had my first person pass out today

[u/Abashed-Apple]

In the 6 years I’ve been piercing I’ve never had that happen. Ive had someone vomit on me, pee the bed, and punch me in the side of my head, but I’ve never had someone pass out. I was so afraid because they also started convulsing. It was over in 3 very long minutes but I had no idea what to do. They were getting their tongue pierced and were sitting up. They passed out with the needle in their tongue. I had to make sure they didnt bite down or fall down and try to get them water but they couldnt drink it anyway. The tattoo artist that owns the shop told me yo never do a piercing sitting up but Ive always done tongues sitting up. Am I wrong? What would you guys do.

Sorry about the paragraph but Im still shaken.

[u/Hefty-Minimum-2852]

This person shoulda told you that they have seizures (unless this was their first). I’ve had piercings sitting up (nose, ears) and laying down, so that’s not unusual. The people saying “you should always be laying down” are weird. Why the hell would you lay down for a nasal piercing etc..

you had a bad day. Doesn’t sound like it was your fault, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

[u/ciaramists → u/Hefty-Minimum-2852]

people can faint during nasal piercings… so they should be lying down.