Verstijvingsintensiteit 4/5

The frozen victim's fixed stare

The fixed stare is a hallmark of tonic immobility: extra-orbital eye muscles are also frozen, the victim can't look away. Recognizing this sign in self or others helps act fast.

Waarom dit gebeurt — het mechanisme

Oculomotor nuclei III, IV, VI are inhibited under deep freeze. The victim stares at what the amygdala identified as threat. Universal — observed in mammals, birds, reptiles.

Hoe het Avikzar-Systeem hierop antwoordt

If you see a loved one's fixed stare under sideration, say their name softly and gently touch the shoulder — can reopen the ventral vagal pathway. Never shake.

Yehouda Avikzar (10e Dan) — De freeze is niet uw schuld — het is uw biologie. Maar trainen na er een te hebben beleefd, dat is uw verantwoordelijkheid.