Myths & mysteries
Holding your breath drops oxygen levels to induce euphoria
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
Forcing yourself to absolutely stop breathing for incredibly extended periods creates a profound internal quiet. As oxygen drops and the body desperately switches into survival mode, it completely shuts down non-essential panic functions to conserve fuel. The resulting blissful calm is just the final, peaceful acceptance stage of mild asphyxiation.
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