Comments on: Stop panic — three ways to unfreeze in self defense

By: Mythbusting and self defense

Mythbusting and self defense — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:08:33 +0000

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By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:04:11 +0000

Hi Davina,
“stepping outside of it” sounds like a way you can make it less personal and impacting, much like how an EMT will slip into analysis of a trauma scene instead of absorbing the horror of it.

By: Davina

Davina — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:32:44 +0000

Hi Lori.
How do I stop panic from rising? I swallow it… it’s like I step outside of it somehow. Granted I haven’t had a panicky feeling in a long while, but that is what I remember. It’s an interesting feeling; surreal, and things go into slow motion. I appreciate your point about focusing on how we have people we want to be able to see again. I will remember that; it has a grounding effect.

By: Lori Hoeck

Lori Hoeck — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:07:03 +0000

Hi Janice,
Kiais are a great way to power up instantly. Sorry no one stepped up to help. A big message I pass on to people, especially kids, is that individuals are responsible for their own safety. You can hope bystanders will help, but don’t expect or rely on it.

By: janice

janice — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:49:44 +0000

Great tips. When someone tried to attack me from behind in a public place (I didn’t expect it) I did an instinctive kiai when I punched. It all happened very fast. The part that had me shaking and distraught afterwards, was how no one came to help or see what was happening.