When was the last time you almost died, and how?

Mine was a little over a year ago. I almost got crushed underneath a heavy vehicle i was working with after it suddenly tipped over, thankfully i avoided either a quick death, or a long painful drawn out one, can't complain.

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SW-User

When I was a kid, around pre-teen years if not a bit younger. Nearly drowned to death.

Axelerator · 26-30, M

@SW-User Good thing you didn't. Do you remeber anything about how it felt, as in how you reacted in the situation?

SW-User

@Axelerator Yes. I was mildly afraid, but more determined to keep myself and my, at the time, best friend afloat. I even remember the empty void feeling of release before being pulled back into reality.

Axelerator · 26-30, M

@SW-User This is similar to my experience as well. any of the times i've been close to death in my life, i never felt overwhelming fear, nor did i panic. I simply did what i had to survive, despite realizing the effects if i failed. I guess it can still vary from person to person.