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Drmike · 9th July 2008, 08:12

reposted from other thread:

One reason I dont agree with the RAN theory about getting used to CO2 hits makes one push their luck is because Ive noticed that knowing that I have survived co2 hits (your never sure at the time if its retained or inspired) before by calming down, calming my breathing, flushing/bailing and most importantly by NOT panicing, goes a very-very long way to reducing my stress and enabling me to not panic and begin to take control of the situation.

IMO its the panic that is our imediate theat with retained co2 - at least it has been for me. You stop your exersion (or solve the ventilation issues) then fight back thoughts of panic. Knowing that you have sucessfully done that before I found helps a lot to help you do it again as the confidence that gives you aids fighting the feelings panic

...well thats what ive found anypoo

Thought process goes something like "come on mike you know your having co2 issues and you know its panic that will kill you and you know you have handled this situation before - you can handle it again"...I definately think it helps rationalise and deal with the situation and to me that quite an important benefit of having some co2 experience

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Drmike RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,378	Re: CO2 Hit symptom recognition reposted from other thread: One reason I dont agree with the RAN theory about getting used to CO2 hits makes one push their luck is because Ive noticed that knowing that I have survived co2 hits (your never sure at the time if its retained or inspired) before by calming down, calming my breathing, flushing/bailing and most importantly by NOT panicing, goes a very-very long way to reducing my stress and enabling me to not panic and begin to take control of the situation. IMO its the panic that is our imediate theat with retained co2 - at least it has been for me. You stop your exersion (or solve the ventilation issues) then fight back thoughts of panic. Knowing that you have sucessfully done that before I found helps a lot to help you do it again as the confidence that gives you aids fighting the feelings panic ...well thats what ive found anypoo Thought process goes something like "come on mike you know your having co2 issues and you know its panic that will kill you and you know you have handled this situation before - you can handle it again"...I definately think it helps rationalise and deal with the situation and to me that quite an important benefit of having some co2 experience __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment Last edited by Drmike : 9th July 2008 at 08:24.
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