Some find themselves trapped in mountains, inside forests and even war zones. If Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore stayed in space for nine months, a group of sticky siblings (four of them) were missing for 40 days in dense Amazon jungle. Recently, a Peruvian fisherman got lost at sea and was found 95 days later. Despite such stories and more showing resilience, they also change the prospects for people (in this case) about life. In extreme environments, what role does long-term retention have on human minds and bodies?
“Dreams are not easy to achieve”
Kavitha Kanaparthi, an entrepreneur with Soulverse Inc. and founder and CEO and director of super running competitions, found herself in the kimchi because she likes to describe it, trapped in the flooded week of Utorak’s Utorak’s province, for a full week, before falling into the air, before falling into the air, I had been working in the air for a full week. Landline ring.
Everything outside was washed away – roads, buildings and people – no way out. “Before airlifting, forget about the seven days of minutes and seconds. ‘Is the universe telling me what?’ I asked myself.
“It was a surreal experience for me. My passion for running has put me in life-threatening situations several times.”
In that moment, Kaveta wanted to assure her family that she would not venture into unknown land again. However, by the day I left this place, there was a certain degree of peace and peace. During turbulent days, I felt capable of dealing with any situation and didn’t like cities surrounded by people. I felt a sense of wisdom, like the yogi experience after years of meditation. In the years that followed, I naturally accepted life and resilience was natural. ” Kavita said.
Extreme isolation distorts thought
At that time, if isolated for a long time, humans might feel a sense of deprivation.
“After all, this is what our evolution needs to be made up. Humans are social animals,” she said.
●Social isolation: Prolonged isolation can lead to a strong sense of loneliness, which can trigger or exacerbate depression and anxiety.
●Sensory deprivation: In extreme environments, familiar sensory stimulation may be lacking. This can lead to hallucinations, disorientation and cognitive decline.
• Destroyed circadian rhythm: Without normal circadian cues, sleep patterns may become unstable, leading to fatigue, cognitive impairment, and emotional disorders.
A similar story is the story of climber Anurag Maloo. Surviving three days and nights in the cracks in Mount Annapurna (one of the deadliest mountains on Earth), he was believed to be dead. But he was miraculously rescued and later resurrected after four hours. “What have I experienced personally
Extreme environments are useful to human body and mind.
The isolation conditions under long-term isolation conditions push thoughts and psychology to the limit – Oscillation
Between clarity and surrender, hope becomes both a burden and a lifeline. ” Anurag said.
The body breaks down, saves energy and turns off non-essential functions, often causing lasting damage. “However, the biggest transformation is perspective. Surviving this ordeal life, ultimately, instilling deep gratitude and new purposes,” Anurag smiled, who fell into a crack in the most dangerous place in Annapurna, the most dangerous mountainous area in Nepal in 2023.
Turn trauma into “post-traumatic growth”
In April 2023, he was trapped in the ice of Mt. Annapurna in Nepal, in April 2023, whether in space, deep forests or vast oceans, he shares these stories of survival, reminding us of the resistance of the human spirit and the power of hope. “If I could turn this traumatic experience (PTSD) into a post-traumatic growth experience, then you can do it, too,” Anurag added.
