What Is The Mysterious 'Third Man Syndrome?' 7 Stories From People Who Experienced It IRL

A trip to the dark side of the internet is not for everyone and definitely not easy for those who dare to venture there. Of the many mysterious phenomena one can easily find there, one is the Third Man Syndrome or the Third Man Factor.

What is 'Third Man Syndrome?'

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Pray you don't ever experience it. If you do, it's life's way of saying "You've come too far." Anywho, the chilling Third Man Syndrome occurs when those, in most cases mountain climbers or anyone else in a tricky real-life situation, encounter a person or being who isn't really there. There have been reported cases of climbers hearing, seeing or sensing such a person. This usually happens when the person experiencing it is under great duress or stress. As strange as it may sound, some have reported that this unseen companion gives them comfort and help as if to help them escape their situation.

Apparently, there's no scientific explanation for the phenomenon but one guess is that it's the brain's way of coping with extreme stress. It could well be our survival instinct kicking in.?

Here are some interesting stories from Reddit that might explain what the phenomenon feels like:

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