amaraame t1_ivywp1h wrote on November 11, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Reply to comment by cerebellum0 in TIFU ... by Drinking Alcohol Two Hours After Donating Blood, then Passing Out in a Tex-Mex Restaurant Bathroom by [deleted]

I wonder if it's a long forgotten instinct for self-preservation? Like a need to protect yourself from potential harm while unable to stay alert.

cerebellum0 t1_ivyx9o5 wrote on November 11, 2022 at 5:24 PM

I think it's more related to shame/embarrassment, just like OP replied. They don't want to "make a scene" so they go to the bathroom, not realizing how serious the situation is. Especially with choking, they think they could cough/vomit it up but lose consciousness and no one is aware to save them. It's terrifying actually. Bring a friend on your shame bathroom trips friends!