I've always been considered the calm collected one in bad situations since kid. Once in college when I was an RA resident of my floor was trying to attempt suicide. I responded better than Campus Police (actually they made things worse after I calmed situation.)

But in life-death situations regarding myself I do change...... I am very calm when others are panicking (near plane crash and major earthquake.) Well...after both incidents people gave me "very strange looks" with my remarks...like are you insane? What's wrong with you? I responded like a kid with "that was fun" and wasn't phased by events. While others are crying, shaking, in shock, etc.

Doctor says this is positive benefit. When others panic - I go opposite.

I'd prefer that than panic like most people during those life-death incidents. Strange thing is I remember it all... Guess that's co-consciousness.