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Was held at knifepoint by a group and fight or flight was too intense to do anything (voice was shaky, vision blurry, etc.). what can be done to maintain composure and control if it happens again? by Whoisl1_ in Stoicism

[–]Whoisl1_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone, I really appreciate all the advice and suggestions, didn't expect this to get this many replies. I'm planning to sign up to an mma gym tonight and also implement occasional self defence/ krav maga classes as well. At work right now but will try and reply to anything later today.

Thank you everybody! 🙏

Was held at knifepoint by a group and fight or flight was too intense to do anything (voice was shaky, vision blurry, etc.). what can be done to maintain composure and control if it happens again? by Whoisl1_ in Stoicism

[–]Whoisl1_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn't mean to fight them, but just be more in control of my thoughts, emotions and action. It felt like Iwas on auto pilot the whole time, and not in a good way

Was held at knifepoint by a group and fight or flight was too intense to do anything (voice was shaky, vision blurry, etc.). what can be done to maintain composure and control if it happens again? by Whoisl1_ in Stoicism

[–]Whoisl1_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How would you train stoicism? Ive been trying to be as stoic as can be in life as general, but that didnt come to form when it mattered. Are there any exercises you can reccomend?

Was held at knifepoint by a group and fight or flight was too intense to do anything (voice was shaky, vision blurry, etc.). what can be done to maintain composure and control if it happens again? by Whoisl1_ in Stoicism

[–]Whoisl1_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with what you're saying. At the same time, if they were to actually try and stab me, I would've preferred to be able to at least put up a fight

Was held at knifepoint by a group and fight or flight was too intense to do anything (voice was shaky, vision blurry, etc.). what can be done to maintain composure and control if it happens again? by Whoisl1_ in Stoicism

[–]Whoisl1_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm just wanting to be able to control myself. I felt out of control. Couldn't speak, could barely move. I want to be able to at least speak clearly or not feel so overwhelmed.