I had stage 2 where the nitrogen bubbles traveled to the brain. Since I was not diagnosed right away they believe proteins started to form around the bubble. So after multiple “trips” in the hyperbaric chamber I was still experiencing negative symptoms.

Not the pain but the psychological and personality changes lead to it.

Kinda funny, but I left the church after I got decompression sickness from scuba diving.

Anyone else like to breath when they require oxygen?

Tradition. I think it’s just the photographers asking for the shot

I would be so broken and angry if I had to go through that terrible experience twice.

Guns and cops destroying another family.

I wish we could learn from our mistakes.

Last year during a flight, a passenger died of health complications mid air. They were doing CPR on her in the middle of the isle right in front of me. Even though I never knew her, it still felt personal and fucked me up for a bit. Didn’t help my fear of flying either.