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		rsyring on Aug 15, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The anesthetic effect of air at atmospheric pressu... What is the significance of hugging yourself in that situation?

AmblingAvocado on Aug 15, 2023 [–]

Hugging yourself is a way to overcome the vertigo effects and associated nausea that can happen underwater. I’m actually not sure if it works on land!

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