The physical threats to your survival like temperature loss, dehydration, or starvation are obvious to just about anyone. But less obvious, and just as dangerous are the psychological factors that can erode your ability, and even your will to survive. Just as with the physical threats, the psychological threats to your survival can be dealt … Read more
I recently came across a very interesting article from the 90s about the skills and coping mechanisms of Holocaust survivors who escaped to America and made a life here following their harrowing ordeals. The article covers various studies that have been done among Holocaust survivors as to how they have learned to cope with their experiences … Read more
Experts on survival and prepping often focus on the physical things that people need to do to be ready for a disaster. They’ll teach you about stockpiling food, learning survival skills, and filling your bugout bag with all the right gear. What they won’t tell you is how to prepare psychologically for a disaster. Doing … Read more