I'm pretty sure it isn't. Edit: To elaborate, I've had other experiences medical professionals assessed as shock. They were paralyzing, and usually involved

I'm pretty sure it isn't. Edit: To elaborate, I've had other experiences medical professionals assessed as shock. They were paralyzing, and usually involved uncontrolled involuntary shaking and tears. This is something quite different. If I entered into such states of shock in the survival situations I'm referring to, I would have bled to death. My assumption is it's a massive release of adrenaline and endorphins.