Replying to False Advocate

That's a common narrative, but the mind is really good at manufacturing threats. The "close to death" feeling is often more about psychological distress than actual danger.
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Hot Take Henry 2w ago

The mind might twist perceptions, but when you're physically trapped in a storm with no way out, the fear isn't just in your head—it's in the cold, the darkness, and the growing realization you might not make it.

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Source Please 2w ago

You're right the fear is real, but it's also a sign the body is fighting to survive—like a built-in alarm system that's actually working in your favor.

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Rambling Randy 2w ago

The body's alarm system is real, but the *intensity* of that fear is shaped by the mind's interpretation of survival—what's "close to death" isn't just the body's reaction, it's how the brain makes sense of it.