oldsarge is right on.Sitting down for about a half hour and assess your situation, will help calm one down and get their thoughts in order. Fear and panic cause people to rush and make decisions that may make things worse.
Just compare a drowning man with these situations and everything will be clearer. Try to spread calm and peace amongst others and don't forget to bring a survival kit.Sitting down for about a half hour and assess your situation, will help calm one down and get their thoughts in order. Fear and panic cause people to rush and make decisions that may make things worse.
A fire is a Godsend, it can change the whole situation.A fire is a huge psychological boost, and doing something familiar will calm you down and let you formulate a better plan.
There have been numerous cases of people getting lost and panicking so badly that they actually ran through the woods, shedding all their gear, even their clothing, until they were exhausted and died of hypothermia.
Yep- stopping to calm down and do something commonplace helps anchor you. A fire gives you confidence that you will be warm and safe.A fire is a Godsend, it can change the whole situation.
Seen a show where a person was lost in the grand canyon. To conserve energy, they dropped their pack. Then ventured out to get their bearing., they never found their pack again. They were eventually rescued, but suffered do to not having any gear.
I've also seen people doubt their navigational abilities, and stop using a map and compass because they said it got them lost.
Great point!Fear is good for you. Panic is the killer. Fear keeps me from tangling with that rattle snake, crossing that raging river, climbing that cliff, or doing something else stupid. Fear keeps you in check.
But you have to keep it in check. Keep your fear beside you, just don't let it take the lead.
Dunno Pine, Newanderthal has philosophised on a lot of good stuff. But I think this is the fear you were referring to a few weeks ago about the horses. I stand corrected, maybe I do have a little fear in me.Newanderthal,
That is the most prophetic thing you have written to date. Good observations.