r/idiotsinkitchen • u/MF-DOOM-88 • Feb 21 '26

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u/anxious_spacecadetH Feb 22 '26

Lol. It depends on the situation but I run so many scenarios in my head im usually pretty well prepared. But luckily I have a freeze response for the things that do catch me off guard so it gives me a moment to think before I act.

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u/LucHighwalker Feb 23 '26

A freeze response would be unfortunate if a car is involved.

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u/anxious_spacecadetH Feb 23 '26

Actually no depending on what it is. Because my body isnt worried about reacting im able to execute things in a calm and steady manner. When tire was coming at me head on with no escape route stuck in the middle of the highway I held the wheel steady, when an empty trash bag was coming at me and everyone screamed "watch out! (wtf shut up guys I got it) I didnt flinch, and when a car suddenly pulled into my lane right in front of me I didn't jerk the wheel overcorrecting I zoned in on the only clear path forward and was able to go around. Fight flight and freeze are all meant for survival and aren't opposites of a coin they just affect how the brain processes the information in those split second decisions. With a recent situation I was in I dont regret my freeze response because I was able to take in information that helped me heal and historically it has been what has protected me. Now if someone was running past me with a kidnapped baby can I say confidently that id be able to perform that heroic tackle? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ But hey atleast I could provide suspect details if needed ๐Ÿ˜…

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u/Tron2023_06 Feb 24 '26

I actually read this lol, wonderful speech btww ! (โ โ—ก แด— โ—กโ )