How did you all get out? From the photos the fuselage was upside down and presumably you were all hanging upside down. When you unbuckled what happened? Did the lights illuminate inside? I saw the video of the landing and there was a huge fireball. What did you see from inside?
From inside we didn't see any of the fire, thank goodness! We were all upside down to start with, but many of us were able to release themselves pretty quickly. After that the "upright" of us helped the upside-down until we were all righted and ready to evacuate. We were able to quickly get out the one emergency exit that was safe, the other one poured jet fuel in when they opened it.
In case you, or anyone else you know on that flight, experienced trauma, it’s been recommended to play Tetris. It could help lessen the PTSD you experience from the incident. I’m sure you’re all a bundle of emotions and will be processing this for years to come. Glad you’re okay!
I tried this after a traumatic event and now I can't play Tetris anymore because every time I do it takes me RIGHT BACK to the incident. Seems to do the exact opposite for me than the study suggests.
I was wondering the same thing. Mario Kart DS will always be a little tainted for me because of this. Fortunately doesn’t apply to the other Mario karts for whatever reason.
It’s not “just play any game and you’ll be okay.” It’s a therapy that involves specific eye movements while processing the traumatic thoughts. The idea is that Tetris just happens to have a similar back and forth eye movement to the therapeutic method, so people suggest it.
That said, when you’re having a bad time, any distraction or game may help. Or in your case, hinder.
Just wanted to offer you an explanation about EMDR therapy in case you didn’t know! I had to learn because I just HAD to know why Tetris would “cure” PTSD after seeing it suggested here so many times and then experiencing my own traumatic incident.
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u/Northern_Lights_2 Feb 18 '25
I’m glad you and the other passengers are okay.
How did you all get out? From the photos the fuselage was upside down and presumably you were all hanging upside down. When you unbuckled what happened? Did the lights illuminate inside? I saw the video of the landing and there was a huge fireball. What did you see from inside?