I've read that in moments of extreme trauma, such as being attacked by a large animal, the body releases some chemical that reduces the terror involved and "softens the blow". I recently read the story of a river-rafting guide that was literally being chewed on (and half-ingested) by a crocodile but described a sense of calm that descended upon him and allowed him to carry on trying save himself and others.
Absolutely...it is the fight or flight response, and the rush of adrenalin is to give the body the energy that it needs to overcome the obstacle...it is not calming...rather stimulating...and when the crisis is over that adrenalin oxidizes into adrenochrome so the body can dispose of it...
I've read that in moments of extreme trauma, such as being attacked by a large animal, the body releases some chemical that reduces the terror involved and "softens the blow". I recently read the story of a river-rafting guide that was literally being chewed on (and half-ingested) by a crocodile but described a sense of calm that descended upon him and allowed him to carry on trying save himself and others.
Is that what adrenochrome is for?
Absolutely...it is the fight or flight response, and the rush of adrenalin is to give the body the energy that it needs to overcome the obstacle...it is not calming...rather stimulating...and when the crisis is over that adrenalin oxidizes into adrenochrome so the body can dispose of it...