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I was learning self hypnosis from a therapist. She had undergone 2 surgeries without any anesthesia and she had the video to prove it. One surgery was a brief 20 minute hernia and the other was a 90 minute gynecological surgery that was surely quite delicate and painful.She teaches how too go into a trance. She holds herself there, aware of her surroundings yet in a trance. I asked her what would she do if there was an acute emergency type of problem, like a bleeding issue or even heart problems. Her response was the same; she would remain in the trance. She said if she got upset and came out of the trance it would only make everything worse.
Time seems to slow way down for me. I’m conscious I need to make decisions.
And everyone in attendance thought, " What an asshole!"
That’s a fascinating question John. Great thread idea. Speaking for myself, and I am not trying to brag or sound tough. Just honestly explaining. I learned early on that I simply don’t react the way most people do in these situations. Time seems to slow way down for me. I’m conscious I need to make decisions. But the pervading feeling is more like “wow, this is an interesting experience,” as opposed to “OMG I’m going to die.” No feeling of fear, or concern about pain. Well afterwards I may get shaky and consciously reflect on how bad the deal may have turned out. But at the time it’s almost a feeling of bemusement. I don’t freeze up, but instead think and excute on a plan.
Dunno , I recently had my sense of humor removed , no anesthesia was used . Dusty
I heard on a radio show (BBC 4) about this as it has also happened to me on several occasions especially when in a real dangerous situation on the bike. It doesn't happen to me in every dangerous circumstance unfortunately.A Neuroscientist was saying that when facing extreme danger the brain shuts down a lot of external processes and inputs to concentrate all resource only on the immediate life threatening problem.He also stated that this accelerated/heightened processing is often felt by the subject as a slowing down of time, or of everything going into slow motion
All this happened in the time it took to leave the bike and hit the pavement.
White - Unprepared, this is the mental stage where if something happens, about all you can do is scream and run away. Yellow - You're aware that threats exist, and you're looking for them, but there are currently none on your "radar."Orange - Something done by some person caused you to label them as a potential threat. You still keep watching everything, but you're paying more attention to this one individual because of their behavior.Red - The Orange threat that got your attention has turned actively hostile towards you. Time to do something...I've found this can apply not just to "social engagements" but to driving, riding my motorcycle, basically ANY situation that involves other people. While the Color Code was developed as a set of loose guidelines that ends with you drawing a weapon to defend yourself, the mindset can be applied to a lot more of life.