Under what circumstances will I do so? Can I live with the fallout of that? I can’t give you the answers, but I can tell you that you should look for them. Dealing with Trouble When an emergency hits, you’ll be dealing with both the emergency and your own , albeit dialed up to 11. This automatic reflex is designed to allow your body to deal with emergencies, but . As such, when your adrenaline is flowing, you won’t rise to the occasion so much as fall back on your training. Make sure you’ve until you can’t do it wrong. Do your best to keep your situational awareness running, even in an emergency. It’s always likely there’s another injury/wounded person/attacker/etc. In the Aftermath Call emergency services, first and foremost. If you’re seriously wounded and relief hasn’t arrived, treat yourself first so that you can better help others. Try to remember that you’re not thinking clearly. Even when things calm down, the aftermath of fight or flight is still there. If injured, listen to the medical professionals when they arrive. If you’ve been involved, . When the dust—both immediate and settles, take care of yourself. comes in many forms and has many causes. If you or those you care about suggest there might be a problem, get the help you need. There’s no shame in it—it’s part of protecting yourself and your family. There’s a lot more that could be said, and we’ll be discussing some of the particulars in future articles. Until then, please email me with your thoughts or questions and stay safe out there.
Under what circumstances will I do so? Can I live with the fallout of that? I can’t give you the answers, but I can tell you that you should look for them. Dealing with Trouble When an emergency hits, you’ll be dealing with both the emergency and your own , albeit dialed up to 11. This automatic reflex is designed to allow your body to deal with emergencies, but . As such, when your adrenaline is flowing, you won’t rise to the occasion so much as fall back on your training. Make sure you’ve until you can’t do it wrong. Do your best to keep your situational awareness running, even in an emergency. It’s always likely there’s another injury/wounded person/attacker/etc. In the Aftermath Call emergency services, first and foremost. If you’re seriously wounded and relief hasn’t arrived, treat yourself first so that you can better help others. Try to remember that you’re not thinking clearly. Even when things calm down, the aftermath of fight or flight is still there. If injured, listen to the medical professionals when they arrive. If you’ve been involved, . When the dust—both immediate and settles, take care of yourself. comes in many forms and has many causes. If you or those you care about suggest there might be a problem, get the help you need. There’s no shame in it—it’s part of protecting yourself and your family. There’s a lot more that could be said, and we’ll be discussing some of the particulars in future articles. Until then, please email me with your thoughts or questions and stay safe out there.
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