Blacking Out Again? Do This to Stop the Cycle

Freediving Blackouts: How to Stop the Cycle & Prevent Them from Happening Again Blacking out in freediving is one thing—but getting stuck in a repetitive cycle of blackouts is another. If you’ve ever experienced a blackout and thought you could just take a couple of rest days, only to find yourself blacking out again a few dives later, this video is for you. If you've never blacked out, great... you should still watch this so that you don't ever get stuck in a repetitive cycle of blacking out. 🚨 Here’s What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ How long you actually need to rest after a blackout (Hint: It’s longer than you think) ✅ Why I first thought my issue was depth-related—and why I was completely wrong ✅ The science of nervous system fatigue and why even shallow dives can cause a blackout cycle ✅ What to do if you black out just days before a competition (You don’t have time for full rest? Here’s how to manage it) ✅ How I stopped blacking out repeatedly and never got stuck in a cycle again Blacking out in freediving is one of the most frustrating experiences, especially when you’re doing everything right, cutting meters, adjusting your dives, and still ending up unconscious at the surface—or worse, 15 meters underwater. I had to learn the hard way how to break the blackout cycle and prevent it from ruining my progress. 💡 The short answer? Rest. But the real question is how much? In this video, I share my first-hand experience, the trial and error I went through, and the exact recovery strategy I used to stop blacking out repeatedly. 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - What should you do? 1:30 - Here’s the answer (How long should you rest?) 2:09 - Pitfalls of thinking (Common misconceptions) 2:30 - Nervous system: Why was this happening? 2:45 - Overloaded CPU analogy (How blackouts stack up like a system crash) 3:18 - Experiences, evidence & proof 3:25 - My relentless cycle of blackouts 3:36 - What didn’t work? (The mistakes I made) 4:31 - I finally gave up (And that changed everything) 4:55 - Two weeks off & what happened next 5:30 - My realization (What actually fixed this) 5:36 - The Full Reset (How to actually stop blackouts from repeating) 5:44 - What if you can’t take two weeks off? 5:51 - What if you can’t take two weeks off? (Repeated?) 6:04 - Traumatic experience & deeper impact 6:12 - Competition scenario & my personal experience 6:19 - Competition theory (How to prevent blackouts if you’re close to an event) 7:18 - Competition theory summary 7:28 - Conclusion (Key takeaways) 8:34 - Rant, summary, & last take on the topic ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is based on personal experience as a professional freediver. This is NOT medical advice. Every freediver’s body is different, and if you experience repeated blackouts, you should reflect personally, or consult with a medical professional and a freediving coach before continuing training. 🔥 Subscribe for More Freediving Insights! 🔥 If you found this helpful, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth freediving content. I cover everything from blackout prevention to deep dive strategies and competition mindset. 📢 Drop a comment below: Have you ever experienced a blackout in freediving? How did you handle it? Let’s talk about it! #Freediving #BlackoutPrevention #FreedivingBlackouts