I posted this on another forum, intrested on some more feedback.





One thing that many of us seem to forget in our study and preparation for survival scenarios is mental attitude.

So why did I post this in Gear and Equipment, well it is one of the most important things to bring with you, and we don't have a MENTAL ATTITUDE section. (maybe we should)

Consider a survival scenario, many of us have experienced brief encounters with the elements since we all enjoy being out in the wild. But consider being just tormented by insects for hour upon hour day by day. Tormented so intensly that you just want to frantically run and run. Couple that with bone chilling wet and cold and then total and complete darkness, with little to no sleep. Add injuries, being lost, hungry, and other traumatic events to the situation sometimes the mind just cannot or will not cope.

It has to take a toll on your mind, and if you loose your mind you have a good chance not surviving. People that have actually been through a survival episode usually report that it was "Life Changing" if they survive.

As a student of survival study I think I am well prepared with skills and gear, if I am fortunate to have some if any gear. But sometimes I wonder how Mentally prepared I really am. And most importantly how can I train my mind to cope with the situation.

I am a Medical Rescue Technician and a Search and Rescue Tracker. I am trained to operate in bad situations that happen to others. I have seen and been involved in traumatic situations that would sicken most people, and that have required me and my teammates to go through numerous "Critical Incident Stress Debriefings" but when the tables are turned and I am the injured, cold, wet, tormented by insects and darkness for days on end. "Can My Mind Survive"? I don't know........

So how do you guys/gals train your mind to cope. Just being annoyed by biting flies for a couple hours makes me frustrated. How about you!