Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/08/2010 - 20:56

I have been reading Antarctica: Life on the Ice for Tina Sander's English 1A class and I just read the chapter Shrink Wrap. It was discussing the psychological test those staying the winter over must go though and it said that they must keep strait-jackets there. I was wondering if you really do have them and if they have ever been needed.

Tina Sander

Hi there,There are rumors that strait-jackets are here on station. There are also rumors of people that have been sent home due to mental issues. The people that I have talked to that have wintered over have said they all experience various symptoms - from loneliness to being easily overwhelmed by people later.
Would you try it one day?
Tina