[Snickerdoodle]

I had a near death experience when my blood pressure started going crazy because I was anemic. It went from 137/98 all the way down to 64/40. My body was struggling, and I honestly didn’t realize how serious it was until I saw how low my blood pressure got. It was one of the scariest experiences I’ve ever had, and I’m just grateful I made it through. It was yesterday and my vision faded and hearing got muffled. I almost had syncope several times. This too isn't even the first time. It's like the fourth time I've ever had this.

What was your near death experience?

[Oni]

Not exactly near death, but... When I lived in Brazil, I had caught a bad case of Dengue fever. I didn't know I had it. I figured I was just sweaty/fatigued because of the humidity and a lack of sleep. Took a hot shower, started feeling light-headed, and passed out on the tile in my bathroom. Woke up an hour later and went to the hospital. They kept me for several days on IV to rehydrate and monitor vitals.

[Snickerdoodle]

Not exactly near death, but... When I lived in Brazil, I had caught a bad case of Dengue fever. I didn't know I had it. I figured I was just sweaty/fatigued because of the humidity and a lack of sleep. Took a hot shower, started feeling light-headed, and passed out on the tile in my bathroom. Woke up an hour later and went to the hospital. They kept me for several days on IV to rehydrate and monitor vitals.

Dengue has to suck. I had it before in the Philippines from the mosquitoes that carry it and I felt like I had covid

[Oni]

Not exactly near death, but... When I lived in Brazil, I had caught a bad case of Dengue fever. I didn't know I had it. I figured I was just sweaty/fatigued because of the humidity and a lack of sleep. Took a hot shower, started feeling light-headed, and passed out on the tile in my bathroom. Woke up an hour later and went to the hospital. They kept me for several days on IV to rehydrate and monitor vitals.

Dengue has to suck. I had it before in the Philippines from the mosquitoes that carry it and I felt like I had covid

Makes sense why they call it "breakbone fever". Most notable thing was the fatigue, but it's not super deadly. Unfortunately it kills a lot of poor people, because they don't have access to clean water or medical.

[Snickerdoodle]

Not exactly near death, but... When I lived in Brazil, I had caught a bad case of Dengue fever. I didn't know I had it. I figured I was just sweaty/fatigued because of the humidity and a lack of sleep. Took a hot shower, started feeling light-headed, and passed out on the tile in my bathroom. Woke up an hour later and went to the hospital. They kept me for several days on IV to rehydrate and monitor vitals.

Dengue has to suck. I had it before in the Philippines from the mosquitoes that carry it and I felt like I had covid

Makes sense why they call it "breakbone fever". Most notable thing was the fatigue, but it's not super deadly. Unfortunately it kills a lot of poor people, because they don't have access to clean water or medical.

I used to live in the Philippines between 2018-2020 and then left right as Covid started. Then I got nerfed with a broken shoulder, pharyngitis and losing my singjng voice, lost college funds and my job too 🥀. Which was what ultimately led me to join the Army.

When I was in the Philippines during rainy season, the water rose past the 20 foot bridge and it flooded the first floor of our house.

[Oni]

Dengue has to suck. I had it before in the Philippines from the mosquitoes that carry it and I felt like I had covid

Makes sense why they call it "breakbone fever". Most notable thing was the fatigue, but it's not super deadly. Unfortunately it kills a lot of poor people, because they don't have access to clean water or medical.

I used to live in the Philippines between 2018-2020 and then left right as Covid started. Then I got nerfed with a broken shoulder, pharyngitis and losing my singjng voice, lost college funds and my job too 🥀. Which was what ultimately led me to join the Army.

When I was in the Philippines during rainy season, the water rose past the 20 foot bridge and it flooded the first floor of our house.

You've mentioned before, but I'm glad you're safe now.

[Refusal]

I think the closest Ive ever came to death was indirect fire while serving in Afghanistan in 2019 in Kandahar.
I was inside one of the hard stand tents and a RPG flew above it and hit a dumpster outside.


There was another separate instance in Camp Dwyer Afghanistan where I was laying in my bed and I heard a whistling sound running through the air early in the morning, the alarms went off, and I saw people running to the bunker. I heard the explosion go off but it was about an entire football field away.

[Snickerdoodle]

I think the closest Ive ever came to death was indirect fire while serving in Afghanistan in 2019 in Kandahar.
I was inside one of the hard stand tents and a RPG flew above it and hit a dumpster outside.


There was another separate instance in Camp Dwyer Afghanistan where I was laying in my bed and I heard a whistling sound running through the air early in the morning, the alarms went off, and I saw people running to the bunker. I heard the explosion go off but it was about an entire football field away.

That whistle and cracking sound is my PTSD 😭. The sound of bullets passing nearby

[Refusal]

I think the closest Ive ever came to death was indirect fire while serving in Afghanistan in 2019 in Kandahar.
I was inside one of the hard stand tents and a RPG flew above it and hit a dumpster outside.


There was another separate instance in Camp Dwyer Afghanistan where I was laying in my bed and I heard a whistling sound running through the air early in the morning, the alarms went off, and I saw people running to the bunker. I heard the explosion go off but it was about an entire football field away.

That whistle and cracking sound is my PTSD 😭. The sound of bullets passing nearby

Oddly enough i dont really have any PTSD from it, Before i even realized what happened the rocket had already impacted the dumpster.

The other instance gave me a scare initially, but after i realized it impacted 200+ yards away i was good haha.

[Green314]

Back in 2019, while working in another part of the country, I started hanging out for drinks with some friends of a friend. Let's just say some of these people didn't exactly have an official role in society, yet they certainly held authority.

One night, we got into a poker cash game that dragged on until 6 or 7 AM. I happened to win big that night and was sitting on a serious pile of cash. But as soon as I made a move to collect my money, the mood instantly changed.

No one shouted or made a scene. It was just a heavy silence, followed by a calm comment that this was "just a friendly game" and that no cash was leaving the table. I could feel the tension, and my friend made me understand that I had to let it go. I got the message loud and clear.
I haven't played poker with strangers ever since.