FireMedic65 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) So, I was cruising along home earlier, not paying attention to my speed when I saw a cop sitting on the side of the road. I immediately got "that feeling" when you do something like that. That all over the body feeling, like a warm fuzzy feeling... a warm fuzzy feeling of doom. What is that called exactly, why does it happen? Is is some sort of vagal response? Edited April 20, 2009 by FireEMT177959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiznat Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I don't know for sure but I would imagine the feeling is mediated more by sympathetic tone than parasympathetic tone. ...More "fight or flight" than "feed and breed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDP Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 So, I was cruising along home earlier, not paying attention to my speed when I saw a cop sitting on the side of the road. I immediately got "that feeling" when you do something like that. That all over the body feeling, like a warm fuzzy feeling... a warm fuzzy feeling of doom. What is that called exactly, why does it happen? Is is some sort of vagal response? Maybe a license suspension will slow you down. I don't know for sure but I would imagine the feeling is mediated more by sympathetic tone than parasympathetic tone. ...More "fight or flight" than "feed and breed." for sure lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireflymedic Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 So did ya get a ticket? Did ya? Did ya? Mandantory court appearance baby - will we see you on speeders fight back? What will your response be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 So did ya get a ticket? Did ya? Did ya? Mandantory court appearance baby - will we see you on speeders fight back? What will your response be? actually.. the cop waved to me. but that's besides the point. I was curious of what causes those "feelings" the body gets when situations like that happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireflymedic Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 actually.. the cop waved to me. but that's besides the point. I was curious of what causes those "feelings" the body gets when situations like that happen I know, just pickin on you. My suspicion is same as any sympathetic response (yes sympathetic, not parasympathetic) with the exception of a dorsal vagal complex which is an extreme parasympathetic response causing brochoconstriction among the other symptoms. However, I am seriously doubting you had parasympathetic deal - I know if I pass a cop going that fast (heck even if I'm just speeding a little) I have that fun little heart race increase, everything else with sympathetic response. You know that fight or flight deal? I'd be wantin to run ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 I know, just pickin on you. My suspicion is same as any sympathetic response (yes sympathetic, not parasympathetic) with the exception of a dorsal vagal complex which is an extreme parasympathetic response causing brochoconstriction among the other symptoms. However, I am seriously doubting you had parasympathetic deal - I know if I pass a cop going that fast (heck even if I'm just speeding a little) I have that fun little heart race increase, everything else with sympathetic response. You know that fight or flight deal? I'd be wantin to run ! haha yea, it was just an example of the feeling you get. it is like an all over body sudden rush of warmth. then your heart is racing and hyperventilate a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It's the same feeling you get when you see your son jump off the top bunk onto the floor or you see him jump into 43 degree water (with a life Jacket on of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 It's the same feeling you get when you see your son jump off the top bunk onto the floor or you see him jump into 43 degree water (with a life Jacket on of course). that's the one! almost like an adrenalin rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief1C Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 (edited) Heart beat increases, BP prolly goes up, warm feeling in the face and chest.. Happens to me when I'm driving in places that have no signs, and I don't know the speed limit. I have a bumper sticker "What's your Hurry? Is it really worth the loss of your life?". Edited April 21, 2009 by 4cmk6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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