anaphylaxis ("allergy" ), but my outdoorsman husband had had absolutely no allergies or unusual insect reactions for 70 years then went into anaphylactic shock at a flying insect sting/bite. His blood pressure crashed. He lost unconsciousness, turned black in the face and was foaming at the mouth, and if his systems hadn't recovered on their own he would have died or had severe brain damage.
I don't ascribe to either to accident or to suicide, though. He had so much to live for, apparently had no history of emotional problems, was a U.S. citizen, and seemingly suffered no serious physical abuse before his death.
Thanks very much for posting, Janterry. The pattern of no Americans or "white" people ever having been known to be physically tortured is of course good to hear. I would not wish it otherwise.
Blueinthestl, my best guess is that the thoughtless foolishness of a 21-year-old adolescent still a few years short of adult brain development, who was trying to steal a poster (assuming that's some version of the truth) might have borne some resemblance to your casual processes with nothing at stake. In his situation, definitely very not smart.
Fwiw, impulse control comes with full brain development. Plus, the most dangerous years of adolescence are the final ones in the mid 20s. That's reportedly when most fatally foolish deaths and dreadful incidents, like this one, occur.
Such a shame this ordinarily goal-directed and disciplined young man's parents didn't consult a psychologist before deciding he'd do okay based only on his past high functioning. That said, I have real doubts I'd have paid for a guided tour into NK either. Any part of China has far more going for it.
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