The Phenomenon of Hysterical Strength: When Adrenaline Gives People Superhuman Strength

TLDR Hysterical strength, a surge of adrenaline that can give people superhuman strength, has been documented in cases where individuals were able to lift heavy objects, including cars. While not recognized by the medical community, this phenomenon is believed to be an extension of the fight or flight response and tapping into hidden energy.

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01:04 People can experience a surge of adrenaline that gives them the strength to lift heavy objects, as demonstrated by documented cases of individuals lifting cars off of others.
02:07 A little girl tried to stop a runaway lawn mower with her superpowers, but ended up getting pinned beneath it and losing four toes, until her grandmother came and effortlessly threw the mower off of her.
03:08 Hysterical strength is not recognized by the medical community, but it is widely documented and seems to be an extension of the fight or flight response.
04:13 Hysterical strength is a result of the fight or flight response, where adrenaline is released and muscles contract to tap into hidden energy.
05:23 The body's goal is to maintain homeostasis, so constantly tapping into hysterical strength would be detrimental to our health and well-being.
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