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Why feeling competent during emergencies creates moral confusion

I feel guilty for being proud that I stayed calm during my friend's overdose because someone almost dying should not make me feel good about myself.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The natural satisfaction of performing well under pressure conflicts with the gravity of others' suffering, creating uncomfortable questions about appropriate emotional responses to crisis.

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