We find all the exciting stories of survival. When it comes to a situation that threatens the life, either on the screen or in the printed press, we are attracted.
How to explain this fascination? The survival stories highlight some of the best qualities of the human being: the courage, strength, determination, ingenuity and compassion. The clash of mortal danger is issuing ultimate reality. After all, there he most extreme circumstances to fight for his life?
The theme of survival always proves entertaining, the story is real or imaginary. We delight in the way the heroes of our television programs, as Jack Bauer in the series 24, cheat death again and again. And what about this incredibly popular show, Survivor - where participants build shelters, collecting water and searching for food (while trying to outsmart the other participants) - that lasts for several seasons? Do not forget the popular "survival guide in the worst circumstances" (Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook) and derivatives guides, all tools tongue-in-cheek to face all kinds of difficult situations, from the plane landing to the care of a gunshot wound (though probably not both at the same time). Movies like The Void (French version of Touching the Void), an incredible story about the disastrous expedition of two men who climbed to the top of the Peruvian Andes, we really stands spellbound. There are many books telling the story of people who have survived incredible situations and came out of this experience with a whole new way of looking at life.
Emissions and books of this nature lead us to ask ourselves what we ourselves would do in such a situation. Snowboarder Eric LeMarque manufactured compass and used the radio signal from an MP3 player to find his way on a frozen mountain. Steven Callahan, lost at sea on an inflatable raft drifted for 76 days before being rescued. Aron Ralston, a hiker, was himself amputated arm was stuck under a rock about 365 pounds for six days. Would you be able to do what they did?
If you answered "No, never in my life! , "Think again! Extreme situations can cause people to take action which they would not have thought capable. Your own survival instinct might surprise you and you do not even suspect you knowledge that you have that could help save your life.
You may have heard of people who have suddenly shown a force or an incredible speed in danger. This phenomenon occurs when adrenaline, a stress hormone, floods the body, which increases heart rate and temporarily provides extra energy. Another stress hormone, cortisol, increases the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood and helps the brain to use. This results in an increased concentration and agility also the adrenaline reduces the sensitivity to pain.
The attitude of the person in dire may be the most important for its survival element. According to experts, some psychological and physical availability helps the person to overcome dire circumstances. In fact, the will to live, expressed the determination to make himself something to help rather than just wait for help, is a current in the stories of life and death element. People experiencing a distressing situation are often initially frozen and do not want to believe it. The survivors are those who pass quickly from the surprise and denial to action.
You have some knowledge and skills that could be useful. Steven Callahan, a man lost at sea, was a sailor and shipbuilder, and he had read the stories of other marine survival. His boat sank when he made a solo race between Spain and Antigua. Callahan has used his knowledge of the wildlife and marine life to catch food, he produces fresh water using a solar still recovered from his sinking ship. Determined to overcome the odds, he survived storms, to sharks, to wounds caused by salt water and severe sunburn and was able to tell his story.
Inspiration can come from unexpected sources. Eric LeMarque, snowboarder lost for a week after taking a wrong turn in the mountains of Sierra Nevada, found the idea of ??making a compass (using a needle and a piece of wood) in a film he had seen.
You can take several steps in order to prepare for a disaster or emergency. So you can learn self-defense techniques, first aid and CPR. It is a good idea to keep emergency supplies in the car and at home.
Take a course of outdoor survival, learn to make simple repairs on your vehicle (such as changing a flat tire), find the best value for safe travel and, of course, use common sense to avoid dangerous situations . Prepare the site offers tips to guide you in case of natural disaster or extreme weather conditions.
If you know what to do, you will have more confidence in your abilities and you will feel more able to master a difficult or dangerous situation; prepare in advance and become, also a survivor.
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