Dr. Arash Javanbakt

And the gunman is coming towards them and shooting.

And she's sitting there putting her hand on her partner's neck that is bleeding to help him survive.

And that was the question I asked her.

I was like, you didn't worry about your own life at that moment.

She exactly gave me the answer you gave, you just said.

I had no other choice.

I did not think and I could not think of any other action at that time.

yes one thing is to try to bring myself as much as i can to here and now whether it's like counting colors around me or writing something down or engaging my cognitive brain or joking about something sense of humor bring me here because being there in the la la land of fear and anxiety number one it makes it worse number two it's not gonna help it reduces my ability to deal with the situation

Even seeking help from others.

Others from outside can give you perspectives that can basically, both from a biological standpoint and a cognitive standpoint, other humans are able to soothe each other.

So we can use these resources.

Thank you so much.

It was an engaging conversation.

You asked very thoughtful questions and I really enjoyed it.