I don't have many memories of my childhood, but while watching Dr. Phil's show today it brought back a vivid memory. I am currently 44 years old and remember doing something similar during childhood. I'm not sure exactly how old I was, but I know it was while I was in middle school. I was a child who never got into trouble, did very well in school and was very shy, but I remember now that I did not think there was anything wrong in trying this. I remember being at a neighbors house with some other friends and one of them teaching us how to do this. I remember we also thought it was funny watching the person as they were unconscious. I can't believe how stupid we were and also how lucky we were that nothing serious happened. Just so everyone knows, I remember we did it by breathing in and out very quickly about 10 tens while someone stood behind you. The person behind you had their hands around you and put their hands very similarly like you do while doing the Heimlech manuever, but you placed your hands up higher, closer to where your heart is located. After the last breath, you would hold your breath while the person behind you would squeeze as hard as they could which would make the person pass out. I know we never did this by choking them around their neck, but it had the same effect.
I only remember doing this a few times, which I now know is a few times too many. I really have not thought about it over the years. It amazes me how much I now remember about this, just by listening to the guests today. I'm just hoping I can convince my children not to be as stupid as I was and have more respect for their lives.
