Reddit user u/Accidentallyupvotes1 sparked an important discussion on the r/AskReddit forum. They invited everyone to share the facts that could end up potentially saving a person’s life. We’ve collected the most important ones. You might find some of these insights and suggestions new. Meanwhile, others are a good refresher for all of us.
Bored Panda reached out to the author of the viral thread, u/Accidentallyupvotes1, and they were happy to answer our questions and share their thoughts. You’ll find their insights as you scroll down.
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If you only have a theoretical knowledge of what to do when there’s an emergency, you might be too shocked to put any of those ideas into practice. Similarly, even if you’re decent at not giving in to stress, you might still feel lost because you don’t know what to do in that particular situation.
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It’s why you have fire drills at schools and some companies. You’re putting all of that knowledge into practice so that if things do go wrong, you don’t panic. You stay calm. You don’t stick around for your valuables. You head out the door after making sure that your loved ones are with you.
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The fact of the matter is that we physically cannot be prepared for every possible eventuality. No matter how capable we are, we’ll still be surprised by what life throws at us. But we cannot chronically worry about that, being scared to even step outside our own homes.
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The discussion that redditor u/Accidentallyupvotes1 started is a vital one. Not only does it remind people that they should probably brush up on their emergency-handling knowledge, but it also works as a starting point for folks who have never considered the possibility of being in these situations before.
We were curious about what had inspired the OP to create the r/AskReddit thread in the first place. According to them, it was as much about curiosity as calming down their sense of worry about the world. “I have a minor case of anxiety,” they opened up to us, adding that they “just wanted to learn some facts.” As it turns out, they have a lot in common with other redditors.
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In u/Accidentallyupvotes1’s opinion, the key is learning to control your breathing. They suggested that people slow down their breathing and focus on taking deeper breaths. This should help them calm down and stay in control when things get stressful.
The OP urged everyone to take a “deep breath” and then strongly exhale, as though they were trying to “blow out a candle.” Repeat this as necessary.
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Redditor u/Accidentallyupvotes1 admitted to Bored Panda that they’re no different: they worry about the very same thing.
Though there’s no silver bullet answer to this problem, the OP urged everyone to adopt the good old YOLO (you only live once) attitude. That means embracing the nuanced reality of life, trying to live to the fullest, and living purposefully every day, no matter what.
What emergencies do you personally feel you’re capable of tackling, dear Pandas? Have you ever had to save another person’s life? If you’re feeling up to it, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this article. Meanwhile, for some more facts that might help you save someone else, you can peruse Bored Panda’s earlier post.
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