That feeling you get when doing 75 in a 45 and you pass a cop..

[FireMedic65]

So, I was cruising along home earlier, not paying attention to my speed when I saw a cop sitting on the side of the road. I immediately got "that feeling" when you do something like that. That all over the body feeling, like a warm fuzzy feeling... a warm fuzzy feeling of doom.

What is that called exactly, why does it happen? Is is some sort of vagal response?

Edited April 20, 2009 by FireEMT177959

[fiznat]

I don't know for sure but I would imagine the feeling is mediated more by sympathetic tone than parasympathetic tone. ...More "fight or flight" than "feed and breed."

[TDP]

So, I was cruising along home earlier, not paying attention to my speed when I saw a cop sitting on the side of the road. I immediately got "that feeling" when you do something like that. That all over the body feeling, like a warm fuzzy feeling... a warm fuzzy feeling of doom.

What is that called exactly, why does it happen? Is is some sort of vagal response?

Maybe a license suspension will slow you down.

I don't know for sure but I would imagine the feeling is mediated more by sympathetic tone than parasympathetic tone. ...More "fight or flight" than "feed and breed."

for sure lol

[fireflymedic]

So did ya get a ticket? Did ya? Did ya? Mandantory court appearance baby - will we see you on speeders fight back? What will your response be?

[FireMedic65]

So did ya get a ticket? Did ya? Did ya? Mandantory court appearance baby - will we see you on speeders fight back? What will your response be?

actually.. the cop waved to me. but that's besides the point. I was curious of what causes those "feelings" the body gets when situations like that happen

[fireflymedic]

actually.. the cop waved to me. but that's besides the point. I was curious of what causes those "feelings" the body gets when situations like that happen

I know, just pickin on you. My suspicion is same as any sympathetic response (yes sympathetic, not parasympathetic) with the exception of a dorsal vagal complex which is an extreme parasympathetic response causing brochoconstriction among the other symptoms. However, I am seriously doubting you had parasympathetic deal - I know if I pass a cop going that fast (heck even if I'm just speeding a little) I have that fun little heart race increase, everything else with sympathetic response. You know that fight or flight deal? I'd be wantin to run !

[FireMedic65]

I know, just pickin on you. My suspicion is same as any sympathetic response (yes sympathetic, not parasympathetic) with the exception of a dorsal vagal complex which is an extreme parasympathetic response causing brochoconstriction among the other symptoms. However, I am seriously doubting you had parasympathetic deal - I know if I pass a cop going that fast (heck even if I'm just speeding a little) I have that fun little heart race increase, everything else with sympathetic response. You know that fight or flight deal? I'd be wantin to run !

haha yea, it was just an example of the feeling you get. it is like an all over body sudden rush of warmth. then your heart is racing and hyperventilate a little.

[Just Plain Ruff]

It's the same feeling you get when you see your son jump off the top bunk onto the floor or you see him jump into 43 degree water (with a life Jacket on of course).

[FireMedic65]

It's the same feeling you get when you see your son jump off the top bunk onto the floor or you see him jump into 43 degree water (with a life Jacket on of course).

that's the one! almost like an adrenalin rush

[Chief1C]

Heart beat increases, BP prolly goes up, warm feeling in the face and chest.. Happens to me when I'm driving in places that have no signs, and I don't know the speed limit. I have a bumper sticker "What's your Hurry? Is it really worth the loss of your life?".

Edited April 21, 2009 by 4cmk6