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  1. DryCaver

    My Colombia Deep incident... Need your advice

    Something that is very important to this discussion is that humans uses a number of types of learning, which are driven by different parts of their nervous systems. What you are describing with instinctive responses is likely a combination of reflex actions and over-learned motor programs...
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    My Colombia Deep incident... Need your advice

    I'm finding it interesting contemplating the differing ways we define panic. I tend to default to thinking of panic as a physiological response to the brain sensing danger- the adrenaline and related cascade that increases fight, flight, or freeze responses, as well as causing a host of...
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    Instruction recommendations in Fresno, CA?

    Hi, all. I’m getting motivated to do introductory training for myself and three teens in Fresno, CA. None of us has any prior experience. Does anybody have recommendations for an instructor or plan in general around here? I know usually check outs are in Monterey and that’s fine. Bonus points...
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    Nitrogen Narcosis - Deep air dives

    Coming from a background where I like to think about examining problem solving (neuropsychological testing, typically looking for dementia or other cognitive difficulties) I’m finding it interesting contemplating how to test for impairment in this situation. I’m seeing two main factors to...
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    Greetings from the Central Valley

    That's where they tend to take people from here for check off dives, so I see it in my future. Also pairs well with visiting the otters at the Aquarium, so double win. Glad you are checking out the caves- so many wonderful things to see. AM
  6. DryCaver

    Greetings from the Central Valley

    Thanks! I have less experience than might be useful, although I did swim for exercise for a while before I went back to running. Mostly I'm hoping that years of paying attention to breathing from the perspective of somebody that teaches relaxation breathing as part of therapy packages for...
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    Greetings from the Central Valley

    Hi! It's all Fresno all the time. One could dive in Millerton reservoir, but most folks seem to go to Monterey. At first I wasn't going to say that, then I thought it might be fun to see if it flushed out people wanting to tell us why Millerton is the best place ever.... AM
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    Greetings from the Central Valley

    Hi, all. I'm contemplating taking an introductory scuba class, so I thought I'd come see what all everyone has going on. It's always a good idea to find new hobbies that require more gear! AM
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