

Your senses are heightened, you act instinctively (without thinking), and you react and make decisions much faster than usual as there is no time for emotion or to make sense of the situation. When you face a moment of danger, the instinctive mechanisms in your brain and body create a state of high alert that prepares you for survival. How does the body react to a near-miss experience? It’s also important for your family and friends to support your recovery. It’s important for you to understand what has happened and to seek help. But even if you are physically unhurt, a near-miss experience can cause emotional harm. People who have had a near-miss experience sometimes feel they have less reason to be upset or to seek help than those who were injured or bereaved.

surviving a situation such as an armed robbery.This can have a deep psychological impact, sometimes with lasting effects.Įxamples of near-miss experiences may include: A near-miss experience occurs when you are involved in a traumatic event where you think you will die or be badly hurt, but are not. Traumatic events usually happen quickly and chaotically.
