@TruthSandwich@toad.social @fatsam Yes, that's sort of the principle of flooding. NASA uses it extensively when training astronauts. It's why they remain calm and effective even if they're EVA and vomit inside their helmet, get it in their eyes, and can't see, can't touch their eyes.

Flooding is what cured me of my screaming panic fear of bees and wasps I had all my life until age 35. Once cured, I kept a hive of bees, have had both hands covered with warm bees, and my heart rate doesn't increase whatsoever. Instead of fear, I enjoy it. This was unimaginable when I was young. (They're amazing little animals, by the way.)

I see the warhorse scenario as similar. It's like training a hunting horse. The horse will stand stock still while you stand beside the horse, lay a rifle across the saddle, and shoot.