After an adrenaline rush, why do humans experience a sudden severe drop in energy? Would this not be disadvantageous for primitive survival?
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As I just spent last nigh in a hospital bed, I can say I very much agree with this. Yesterday while driving around with friends, being the usual reckless driver most 16 year-old males with a sports car are, I managed to damage my exhaust. I get out and begin the usual process of jacking up the car to take a look at the damage, but as I get up I turn just in time to see a big dualy Chevy coming down the road at about 25 mph. My only instinct was to jump, and upon doing so I was slammed in to and thrown about 6 feet back. I promptly shot the driver a “wtf” look and, due to the adrenaline rushing through me, got up, told the driver I was fine, sent him on his way reassuring I was not calling the cops, and walked inside the house. It wasn’t until I got up from the couch about 10 minutes later to continue working on my car that everything hit me at once and I began to lose focus, hearing, and sight. The world began to spin and the pain I felt was immeasurable. I then had my gf take me to the hospital where I spent the many following hours of the night recieving MRI’s, x-rays, and the like. The adrenaline rush caused me to think i was fine and to continue about my day, which in turn made me wait longer to seek help which in most situations could be a serious issue. Luckily I am doing just fine, only a concussion and a few bruises bones.
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