The human body, in certain situations, is able to handle more than we think we can stand. When there’s a strong adrenaline rush due to a stressful situation, we can lift a load that we wouldn’t be able to cope with in normal conditions.<\/p>\n
The Rule of Three is worth remembering for our body’s needs, without which we’ll die.<\/p>\n
Panic is our greatest enemy, when it\u2019s in charge, we\u2019re much more likely to make a mistake leading to death.<\/p>\n
Breathing the air in a high-level smoked room may cause death after 3 minutes. It also applies in a case of staying underwater for more than 3 minutes. If you panic, you’ll use up more oxygen, and that time will be significantly shortened. Diving training can increase an ability to stay underwater for longer period of time.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s approx. 3 hours to provide a protection in case of: rain, snow, frost, sun, wind and any other weather conditions that may affect a body temperature – strong overheating or cooling that may lead to death, as a result. A purpose is to find a dry, warm shelter, light a bonfire, protect against the sun and get water to cool down.<\/p>\n
In a temperate climate dehydration occurs after about 3 days, but in the desert, it can occur after just a few hours. Remember that a physical effort shortens this period because we sweat intensely. Moreover, an alcohol consumption has a negative impact on the level of fluids in the body. To break down the alcohol we need a lot of water. The body dehydration can lead to disorders of vital functions and then to death.<\/p>\n
In favourable conditions, you\u2019re able to survive about 3 weeks without food. After a few days of starvation our body switches to an internal feeding mode, i.e. it starts to consume fat reserves, then it feeds on muscle tissue; the last muscle that will be “eaten” is a heart, and that means death. Both obese and heavily muscled people have a better chance of survival.<\/p>\n
To survive an extreme situation, you need a fortitude. It means expressing courage, bravery, willpower and self-control. Thanks to fortitude you don’t give in. Unfortunately, if a danger continues for more than 3 months, the probability to give up increases.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t