"It is hardly surprising that our mind reacts in a specific way when faced with a survival situation. In this article, we explore the main psychological reactions that can arise in the face of extreme stressors. Understanding these internal responses will help you, as well as your companions, better navigate the challenges inherent in hostile and unpredictable environments."
FEAR
The fear is the emotional reaction we have in the presence of a danger , real or not, that could cause some injuries , of the diseases or the dead . This reaction is not limited to only physical traumas : everything that threatens our emotional and mental well-being can also lead to fear . For the person who struggles to survive, the fear can play a positive role if it encourages him to be more cautious in a situation where negligence could be detrimental to him. fatale. Unfortunately, it can also paralyze him, to the point of even to prevent to do the essential gestures to his survival. Most people experience the fear when they are faced with difficult conditions in unfamiliar environments. There is no shame in that! Everyone must practice not to let themselves invade by the fear . With realistic training, you should ideally acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance your self-confidence and compose with your fears.
ANXIETY
With fear comes anxiety . As natural as it is to be afraid, it is just as natural to feel anxiety . It is sometimes a bad feeling of apprehension that one experiences in front of dangerous situations (on a physical, mental, or emotional level). Used healthily, anxiety drives us to act to eliminate the danger who threatens our existence, or at least for the master . To reduce its anxiety , a person in a survival situation focuses on the tasks that will allow them to survive. In particular, thus their anxiety , she in control also the source , or his fears. In this sense, anxiety is useful. On the other hand, it can also have a devastating impact . It can overwhelm you to the point of plunging you into confusion and preventing you from thinking. Once in this state, it becomes increasingly difficult for you to make sound judgments and to take good decisions . To survive, you must therefore learn the techniques that will allow you to calm your anxiety and to keep it at a level that will be useful to you and not harmful.
ANGER AND FRUSTRATION
The frustration survives when one is constantly broken in their efforts to achieve a but . The purpose of the survival is to stay alive until help is found or until the rescue arrive. To get there, you will need to accomplish certain tasks with a minimum of resources . Inevitably, you will encounter some obstacles , some parameters will escape your control . Or, in a life or death situation, each error takes on an exaggerated importance. Sooner or later, you cannot help but feel a sense of frustration in the face of the failure of some of your attempts. One of the manifestations of this frustration is the anger . In a situation of survival , events likely to provoke frustration and anger are not lacking. One can get lost, bless oneself, or forget about material ; the bad time , the land inhospitable and its own physical limits are as many sources of frustration and of anger . And frustration and anger provoke reactions. impulsive , behaviors irrational and decisions hasty , and sometimes encourages to "resign" (to avoid undertaking anything one cannot fully control). The person who succeeds in control and well channel the emotional charge associated with the anger and to the frustration is better able to meet the challenges of the survival Those who cannot do it can, on the other hand, waste a lot of energy to activities that hardly increase its chances of survival nor those of the people around her.
DEPRESSION
Rare are those who would not be discouraged , at least momentarily, in front of the multiple privations encountered on is confronted in situation of survival . By delving deeper, this discouragement sometimes gives way to what is called the « depression >. Depression is closely related to the frustration and to the anger . The frustrated person who is unable to achieve their goals becomes increasingly angry. And since anger does not help at all, their level of frustration rises to a peak. The destructive cycle of the anger and of the frustration continue like this until exhaustion physique , emotional And mental . At this point, the person ends up giving up the game. If we let ourselves be overcome by depression, we risk losing everything. energy and, what is more serious, to lose even up to the will to survive.
LONELINESS AND BOREDOM
The human being is one animal social ; he enjoys the company of others. Few are the people who would want to be alone at all times! But, in a situation of survival , as you know, we risk a lot of finding ourselves isolated . This is not bad in itself. Indeed, in the solitude and the ennui , we sometimes discover unsuspected qualities. The power of your imagination and your creativity could even surprise you. Necessity is the mother of invention. , as the proverb says. Above all, you might find within yourself reserves of force and of inner courage that you are completely unaware of possessing. On the other hand, solitude and boredom can also lead to the depression . In a survival situation, alone or with others, you must find ways to occupy your spirit to activities constructive You must develop your autonomy You must trust your ability to yourself. to sort things out .
GUILT
THE circumstances which puts us in a situation of survival are sometimes dramatic And tragic . It can be a accident having caused loss of life Sometimes, only a handful of survivors ; sometimes we find ourselves alone . It is natural to feel happy As living beings, we can at the same time mourn the loss of our less fortunate companions. It is not uncommon for survivors to feel guilty 'to have escaped death while others perished. This feeling, used positively, has nevertheless led some people to struggle even more with'} relentlessness to survive, by convincing them that they have been spared to fulfill a higher mission in life. Some survivors have also strived to stay alive to perpetuate the artwork of those who have perished. Whatever the reason, one must never stop living by guilt . Those who give up on surviving achieve nothing. This kind of attitude is a big one tragedy.
Conclusion
In conclusion, understanding psychological reactions to survival situations is essential for coping effectively. Fear, anxiety, anger, frustration, depression, loneliness, boredom, and guilt are all natural responses to extreme stressors. Each of these emotions has the potential to positively or negatively affect survival chances, depending on how they are managed. The key lies in mental preparation and training, which allow these reactions to be transformed into tools for overcoming obstacles rather than hindrances. By learning to control these emotions and use them wisely, survivors can not only increase their chances of survival but also discover unexpected inner strengths. In the face of adversity, it is crucial to maintain a positive attitude, stay active, and focus on actions that sustain survival. Thus, each challenge can become an opportunity to surpass oneself and strengthen mental resilience.
