Hiding a Diving Emergency: The Bends After a 60m dive

Imagine realizing something is critically wrong with your body, but finding yourself unable to say the words "I need help." That is exactly what happened to my guest today after a standard 60-meter technical dive. As her symptoms spiraled—from increasing pain to deteriorating vision—she found herself in a psychological trap, keeping it a secret from the rest of the boat. Fran joins me to discuss exactly how the events unfolded, and crucially, she opens up about why she felt unable to speak up when it mattered most. In this interview, we analyze the onset of Decompression Sickness (DCS), commonly known as "The Bends," and the dangerous psychological phenomenon of denial in technical diving. We cover the specific symptoms she ignored, the medical consequences of delaying treatment, and the lessons every diver needs to hear about safety and communication. ⚓️ Topics Covered: * Decompression Sickness (DCS) symptoms and warning signs * The psychology of denial in scuba diving * Technical diving safety at 60m depth * Vision loss and neurological DCS * Why divers hide their injuries ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ THANKS Many thanks to 👉 Fran Iosue for having the courage to speak of her experience 👉 Leigh Bishop for his video of Fran