How are you in an emergency?

[Rose65]

I'm afraid I am a champion panicker. I simply fall apart if the power goes off, water floods a floor or the washing machine goes haywire. I cease to function as I cannot think who to call. It's why I have got all sorts of policies in place. It is the end of the world if the heat or hot water is gone wrong. Any medical emergency you can forget me helping! I wish I was cool, calm and heroic but that's just not me.

So I truly admire those who can keep their heads - my husband is a calm type, thankfully.

 

[Blessed]

I am pretty good in an emergency. I can handle the power off, toilet leak, sink clogged, etc. I am good at medical emergency. They always scare me but you can't just stand there. You have to stop the blood, do CPR, etc, while calling 911. They will walk you thru until they arrive. You would be surprised what you can do when it has to be done.

@Rose65, it might help you to google emergencies and what to do in different situations. It is better to have some knowledge than none at all. It can also make you feel empowered it the time every comes. Don't just read it, study it so it becomes engrained in your mind.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Mine or yours?

I’m not great in medical emergencies, especially those involving small children.

Emotional crisis, household emergencies, financial emergencies, weather emergencies or emergencies involving my ‘stuff’ are no problem.

 

[timoc]

I've never thought about it much, but people always seem to come to me when they have some sort of emergency, so I suppose I'm fairly cool under pressure. Being able to help them to smile helps too.

 

[hearlady]

My first thought is, "Don't panic!" Then I do the best I can.

 

[Pinky]

I stay calm, and go on "auto-pilot" to do what needs to be done.

 

[old medic]

Managed a 33 year career as a Paramedic.

 

[katlupe]

I say I am not good in an emergency but I have lived through many and seem to have handled them fine.

 

[Pepper]

I am excellent in helping others through an emergency. You can count on me, I'll be there with you through the end. As for taking care of myself in an emergency, I am a total failure.

 

[911]

Under control.

 

[dilettante]

Not everyone can be good at everything, at least not all of the time. This is one reason why couples can be stronger together than two separate individuals can be on their own.

 

[Jules]

Depends how serious it is.

 

[hollydolly]

I stay calm, and go on "auto-pilot" to do what needs to be done.

you're a very calm person anyway Pinks aren't you ?

 

[Pinky]

you're a very calm person anyway Pinks aren't you ?

@hollydolly
Yes, I would say that I am, Hols

 

[Murrmurr]

I'm handy to have around in an emergency.

@Rose65 - My sister, Bonnie, was a champion panicker, too. Where a rush of certain hormones triggers the ol fight-or-flight response in most people, in Bonnie it triggered fright-or-flight. She was high-energy in general.

 

[Michael Z]

I am not too good with extreme situations requiring immediate action as I tend to react. But for dire situations where I have some time, I do well at coming up with solutions.

 

[Don M.]

I've lived with Murphy's Law, for decades. "If something will go wrong, it probably will.,..and at the worst time". Therefore, I try to be prepared for any issues...power outage, appliance, house or vehicle problems, etc., and do what I can to keep everything properly maintained. My biggest issue is trying to keep from damaging this old body, and being very careful when doing anything that requires any physical exertion. With my thin skin, especially on the arms and hands, I almost need to have a band-aid in my pocket when I do any work that might cause a "nick". Even on a hot day, I try to remember to put on a light jacket and gloves.

 

[Timewise 60+]

I handle most all things well as does my wife. After raising three kids, we have pretty much faced it all, both good and bad...you just have to learn some of it as you go...

 

[VaughanJB]

I am a "take control" type of person.

 

[Lilac]

I'll do whatever needs to be done in whatever circumstance I've been given until it's finished or backup has arrived. Even after being retired, old habits come back like I hadn't ever left.

 

[RadishRose]

I've been good through emergencies in my life. I do what needs to be done.

 

[jujube]

I've been known to be pretty level-headed in a bad situation.

 

[hollydolly]

I'll do whatever needs to be done in whatever circumstance I've been given until it's finished or backup has arrived. Even after being retired, old habits come back like I hadn't ever left.

that's me ^^^

 

[Alizerine]

I have improved out of necessity. I hope I can keep it up.

 

[Rose65]

If I see blood, that's it. I absolutely can't cope.