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This is easily the most claustrophobic video you will ever see

It amazes me people do this for the sheer fun of it, imagine something goes wrong and halfway something in your equipment gets stuck or you bump into something and you damage your scuba gear, the kind of situation that requires to get the heck out, but with the tension and scare of the moment you try to get out as fast as you can but you can't because of the really small space?, and yes, I would go to the other side providing that I have the required equipment, that it has been tested and that I had at least some exp. with cave diving. Are you into creepypastas/horror stories by the way?, have you read already Ted the Caver? Ted the Caver – Creepypasta Wiki, that video reminded me this story, minus the water.
 
Damian Adelle said:
It amazes me people do this for the sheer fun of it, imagine something goes wrong and halfway something in your equipment gets stuck or you bump into something and you damage your scuba gear, the kind of situation that requires to get the heck out, but with the tension and scare of the moment you try to get out as fast as you can but you can't because of the really small space?
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I'm with you on this. That's what my primary reason would be for not doing it. Well, that plus the claustrophobia issue.

and yes, I would go to the other side providing that I have the required equipment, that it has been tested and that I had at least some exp. with cave diving.
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This is where we part ways! I wouldn't do it, period. :eek:

By the way, welcome to Android Forums! :)
 
I'm having a panic attack just thinking about watching the video. Even if there were angry bears chasing me, I wouldn't go in there.
 
MoodyBlues said:
I'm with you on this. That's what my primary reason would be for not doing it. Well, that plus the claustrophobia issue.
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Yeah, first time I saw videos like these, I thought they where doing some kind of research, or looking for certain resource, but it turned out to be some kind of sport. A very risky one.

And thanks!
 
I've seen similar videos and there's NFW I'd go in there, experience and the greatest equipment in the world wouldn't make me. ;) A fortune? I doubt it. I'd have a heart attack in the process!
 
I have never gone.. I would never want to go do that..

but if there was $5million...no tax.. no strings.
normally 20 to 30 mins to get through.. but can go as longer for newbies.
I would do it!
 
Saw vid screenshot, backed out.

I'm as claustrophobic as they come. Especially when it involves being trapped underwater. This is like a cornucopia of my greatest fears.
 
I could do that. Tight spaces don't bother me. You wouldn't catch me doing it for fun. I would have to have the pot of gold as an incentive.
 
olbriar said:
I could do that. Tight spaces don't bother me.
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They never bothered me, either. I was always kind of bewildered by other people's claustrophobia, because I just didn't have a problem with it. Until I started having brain MRIs. The kind with and without contrast, which means first they do the entire brain scan, bring you out of the tube while they inject the contrast, then you're back in while the whole scan is repeated. It takes WAY TOO LONG...and I end up panicking. I never saw that coming. The last two times I actually insisted on sedation. Never saw that coming, either. I've been ignoring the reminder [that's sitting around here...somewhere] from my brain surgeon that it's time for another MRI.

Now just THINKING about being in a constrictive, tight place makes my heart start racing. Who knew that in your 50s you could get this bad about something that never bothered you before?! And combine that with being underwater...oh my goodness...
 
I would totally do it! especially if there was 5000000 in gold on the other side! I hate going over large bridges...not a huge fan of flying anymore....but I never had an issue with claustrophobia...in fact I rather like to be all closed in..in a small space...it's comforting to me...:)


and no straight jacket jokes!:D
 
huh said:
I would totally do it! especially if there was 5000000 in gold on the other side! I hate going over large bridges...not a huge fan of flying anymore....but I never had an issue with claustrophobia...in fact I rather like to be all closed in..in a small space...it's comforting to me...:)
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Will you volunteer to do my next brain MRI for me? I can't pay you $5,000,000, but I'll be eternally grateful. :D

and no straight jacket jokes!:D
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Damn it! :hmpf:
 
I've had a chest MRI.. I was very relaxed .. Almost fell asleep! I enjoyed it:) I tore my pec muscle ( complete tear) dare devil down hill skiing with my son ..They found a hole in my heart thanks to that injury:()
No but I'm fine!! No big deal.. It's small and probably won't ever be an issue:)
But still... I like that confinement!! It makes me relaxed!! :/ weird I guess
 
huh said:
I've had a chest MRI.. I was very relaxed .. Almost fell asleep! I enjoyed it:) I tore my pec muscle ( complete tear) dare devil down hill skiing with my son ..They found a hole in my heart thanks to that injury:()
No but I'm fine!! No big deal.. It's small and probably won't ever be an issue:)
But still... I like that confinement!! It makes me relaxed!! :/ weird I guess
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Oh, I'd had other body area MRIs and didn't have any issues--but they're completely different from brain MRIs in one important manner: the 'cage' your head is immobilized in. It clamps down over your face, pressing against the nose, making it feel like it's hard to breathe, and it immobilizes your head so there's absolutely no movement. The combination of the mask, the time involved (about 1-1/2 hours, with and without contrast), and being in that tube just sends me into panic I never knew I could feel. ESPECIALLY for a medical procedure! I'm usually so nonchalant about this stuff it's crazy...

Your story about finding a hole in your heart because of the unrelated injury reminds me of a local newscaster. She took up surfing when she moved to LA from the east coast. So she had a surfing accident and hit her head; after continuing to have headaches she had a brain MRI. Guess what they found? A brain tumor. She thanks moving to California and taking up surfing--and the surfing accident--for finding the brain tumor.

So you're good, even with a hole in your heart? Is it a 'watch and wait' type thing?
 
It's not even a watch and wait..it's very small and somewhat common I guess..a lot of babies are born with it but it usually closes on it's own by the first year...mine didn't or at least not all the way...It is considered a congenital heart defect..but mine is small and in a good place so it's really a non issue...just experience heart flutters once in a while...but then again everyone does...I just can feel it more...I had a heart murmur as a child and had a moniter etc...done...but they ruled it out as just a common murmur..in fact I think I grew out of it...it went away on it's own

they never discovered the hole until I had that pec injury because I was in a lot of pain ...but I fell skiing a day or two before I finally went... I went to doctor because it felt funny...I kept describing it as feeling like there were worms in my heart...but I guess it was muscle spasms from the tear!!! hahaha !. anyway they did an ekg...and it turned out irregular...so he sent me to a heart specialist...they did the dye injection and MRI that's where they found it...
I only have to take low dose asprin as a precausion and I don't go back till I'm 50...even then...I'm sure It will come back that I'm 100 percent fine...no special restrictions or anything..

BTW I ended up going to an orthopedic surgeon physical therapy ultrasound therapy etc...for the pec tear...:p that actually is worse than the silly heart thing...took me almost a year to feel strong again...I went skiing by myself
earlier this winter just to pove to myself that I could!!! and I had a blast!!:D


ugh...your brain MRI sounds scary..:( I'm really sorry you have to go throught that ..

My neighbor from my old house (who is like a father to me) was diagnosed with a brain tumor less than a year ago...after they thought he kept having mini strokes...which it was not...it was a tumor...it's not good...they can't remove it..and the biopsy they did left him unable to speak very well...much like a stroke...left side partially paralyzed as well...I just went to see he and his wife (who I consider family as well)last night...

he is off of any treatment now...the chemo wasn't really working ..:( he is home and now with hospice..:(
watching them go through this is awful and I wouldn't wish it on anyone...

I'm really glad you are a fighter and a survivor!!! keep strong and do anything you have to to make sure you are OK!!

I think you are a hero:)
 
huh said:
It's not even a watch and wait..it's very small and somewhat common I guess..a lot of babies are born with it but it usually closes on it's own by the first year...mine didn't or at least not all the way...It is considered a congenital heart defect..but mine is small and in a good place so it's really a non issue...just experience heart flutters once in a while...but then again everyone does...I just can feel it more...I had a heart murmur as a child and had a moniter etc...done...but they ruled it out as just a common murmur..in fact I think I grew out of it...it went away on it's own
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I'm glad it's not a problem and basically went away on its own.

BTW I ended up going to an orthopedic surgeon physical therapy ultrasound therapy etc...for the pec tear...:p that actually is worse than the silly heart thing...took me almost a year to feel strong again...I went skiing by myself
earlier this winter just to pove to myself that I could!!! and I had a blast!!:D
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Good for you! :)

ugh...your brain MRI sounds scary..:( I'm really sorry you have to go throught that ..
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Thanks. They suck, and I hate that I have to keep having them. :(

My neighbor from my old house (who is like a father to me) was diagnosed with a brain tumor less than a year ago...after they thought he kept having mini strokes...which it was not...it was a tumor...it's not good...they can't remove it..and the biopsy they did left him unable to speak very well...much like a stroke...left side partially paralyzed as well...I just went to see he and his wife (who I consider family as well)last night...

he is off of any treatment now...the chemo wasn't really working ..:( he is home and now with hospice..:(
watching them go through this is awful and I wouldn't wish it on anyone...
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That's tough. How are he and his family holding up? I hope their experience with hospice is as amazing as ours was with my mom. Such caring, kind, thoughtful people, and such a blessing to be able to keep her here, in her own home. I hope he's as much at peace in the end as my mom was.

I'm really glad you are a fighter and a survivor!!! keep strong and do anything you have to to make sure you are OK!!
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Thanks. :)

I think you are a hero:)
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That's sweet. But unwarranted, really. Compared to others with brain tumors, I came through with flying colors. One of my Twitter buddies from #BrainTumorThursday, #SuperJosh, is a boy who's had far...far greater struggles than I have. His courage and determination continue to touch me.
 
I have no problem with music, but when I'm stuck in an underwater crevasse, about to die unnoticed, the last thing I want to hear is that spooky stuff.
 
I think it would be a piece of cake if the damned cameraman hadn't parked himself in the big part of the cave.:rolleyes:
 
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