Fight Or Flight?

Milo at the watering hole in the garden.

We all have that moment, where we think, holy crikey! What now? Something jumps out at you, An object moves unexpectedly, or maybe you even have a bad feeling about that dark haired guy sitting all alone in the truck.
What happens when we have that moment of panic, but don't go anywhere, is a 'fight or flight' moment. We have three seconds to decide whether we should run as fast and as far away as possible, or turn around and beat the snot out of what might be causing us true fright. Our body prepares us, raising our heart beat, tensing our muscles, and, oddly enough, blocking out any and all other sounds and objects.
Here are my thoughts on why this happens; We need a head start, raised heart level gives us that extra boost. Muscles tense, so that when the time comes, we are ready for the final response. Lastly, we can't be distracted. Focus on the danger at hand.
I have met with someone who once heard a similar noise to that of an enemy from a video game, and within seconds turned around to punch the wall. I, on the other hand, find that I prefer to run first. If it chases me, then that is reason to believe I will need to fight.
I think that waiting for something to find where you have hidden is worse then facing death while going down kicking and screaming. Which is the way I want to go, if that fear ever does come after me someday. If it goes for the chase, you will not find me hiding behind a wall. I am going to turn around and face fear, danger and possible death.
Also, one should never tell me, "not to struggle, freak out, squirm, or fight back" When anyone says something like that, I think of a kidnapper, telling you that fighting is pointless, that there is nothing you can do. Giving up hope is the worse thing that can happen in a struggle.