Reactions to the sight of blood can vary enormously from person to person. While some people watch bloody scenes in movies and TV shows with excitement, others may faint at the thought of blood. Therefore, it is a remarkable question why we all have such different reactions to the constantly flowing blood in our bodies.
Generally speaking, our blood should stay inside our veins, not outside our body. Therefore, seeing blood somewhere can be perceived as an obvious sign that something bad is happening. When diseases transmitted by blood contact are added to this equation, it is quite understandable to have a bad feeling when seeing blood somewhere in terms of health.
However, even this does not fully explain why some people faint at the sight of blood. Fortunately, there is an answer for this question.
In this event, which is defined as vasovagal syncope (fainting), the presence of a stimulant such as blood can cause the vagus nerve to become overactive and cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rhythm. This can limit blood flow to the brain, causing fainting.
Also, in some cases, the fear of blood (hemophobia) can reach a level that affects people’s lives. This phobia is thought to affect about 3-4 percent of the general population. According to estimates, the average age of onset of the phobia ranges from 7 to 11.
Fear of blood can also result from traumatic events. For example, people who had a bad doctor visit or had an accident during their childhood experienced a great fear, and at this point a relationship between this great fear and blood may have been established and maintained.
On the other hand, despite many who find the sight of blood sickening or frightening, there are many TV series and movies and media products that are filled with bloodbath. It is suggested that one possible reason for this is the opportunity to see something we rarely see in our daily lives in a controlled and safe environment.
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