Do you guys freeze in situations where another person is hurt?
In my case, I just stand still and my mind goes completely blank.
I know the expected response is to help the person immediately. And deep inside, I want to help too. But in those moments, I cannot move at all.
Maybe I’m afraid of such situations.
Afterward, thoughts start appearing:
“Is something wrong with me?”
“Am I a bad person for freezing instead of helping?”
I’ve wondered about this many times.
Can people train themselves to act calmly in emergencies instead of freezing?
Or is this just how some minds react to shock and fear?

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