I probably won't die or have my feet fall off from the rope cutting off my circulation.

[Probably is the best he's willing to do. It's not like chances are good anyone he's talked to has experience with people hanging upside down for hours.

If they do, he's pretty sure he's better off not knowing about it.]

But what about the mental trauma! When will I get over that?

[One step towards forgiveness. Two steps back into freaking out.]