In New York, a rough night out spirals into an internet spectacle for one irresponsible partier. One woman’s morning-after misery turned into full-blown controversy after she revealed just how far her hangover pushed her.
At first glance, it sounded like the kind of exaggerated story people tell for sympathy or laughs. But as more details came out, reactions shifted from disbelief to outrage, and back again.
The woman shared a private video showing herself clearly unwell, complete with an IV in her arm, casually admitting that her hangover had driven her to call emergency services. According to the Mary Sue, she insisted that in the moment, it didn’t feel like overreacting. It felt terrifying. She genuinely believed something was seriously wrong and that she might not make it without help.
“When I called 911, I literally said, ‘Please, I don’t want to die,’” she recalls.
“I Feel Awful” Turns Into a 911 Call For Over Indulgent New York Woman
Naturally, the internet did what it does best. Critics piled on, accusing her of being dramatic and irresponsible. Many argued that toughing it out with rest and hydration is part of adult life, not a reason to summon EMTs.
After the backlash, the New York woman explained what led to that decision. She said she woke up on her bathroom floor after vomiting throughout the night and into the next day. She was too weak to move and couldn’t even reach the toilet. By early afternoon, new symptoms appeared, tingling that spread through her hands, mouth, and legs, followed by numbness and trouble breathing.
Curled up on the floor and panicking, she said this didn’t resemble any hangover she’d ever experienced. At that point, fear took over. Calling 911 felt like the only option left. According to her, the EMTs who arrived were calm and reassuring.
Even as she apologized repeatedly for calling, they told her she did the right thing by seeking help when she felt unsafe. At the hospital, she received fluids and medication and was told again that she hadn’t wasted anyone’s time.
“I reiterated a million times, ‘I’m so sorry, this is stupid,’” she says.
Emergency Resources Matter
She later admitted the situation sounded dramatic in hindsight, but fear doesn’t always wait for logic to catch up. Here’s where the snarky reality check comes in. Emergency services exist for real, life-threatening situations.
When ambulances are tied up with questionable calls, someone else might be waiting with a genuine emergency. Hospitals and first responders are already stretched thin, and not every scary symptom needs a siren.
That said, medical emergencies don’t always announce themselves politely. Knowing the difference between discomfort and danger isn’t always easy, especially when panic kicks in. This New York saga sits right at the intersection of “better safe than sorry” and “maybe drink some water next time.”
The takeaway? Listen to your body. But also respect emergency resources. Because the hangover might pass, but tying up 911 when someone else truly needs it? That’s a headache no IV can fix.
Kenna Raye 
Emma Taylor 
Sabrina Russell 
