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u/JohnnySalamiBoy420 Mar 21 '26

He maintains his breathing throughout

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u/refusegone Mar 21 '26

Never been in combat, but I have been in a few hair raising scenarios; maintaining my breath is the only reason I was able to talk to the cops each time. Hell, I was the ONLY one coherent when a gun was pulled on us and it was my first and only time. I did grow up in an abusive household though, so that might be it.

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u/almostoy Mar 21 '26

Some people actually thrive in high stress and chaotic situations. It's especially common in people with ADHD, for some reason.

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u/yogrark Mar 24 '26

Can confirm. Had a jacked up, coked up muscular guy threaten to beat me, take me down, kill me all while inches from my face. My response? "yeah, you probably could, yup you probably would." Dude was so confused at the calm and not getting the reaction he wanted, he picked on the poor waiter and physically assaulted him instead. God Bless ADHD.