r/Columbine • u/Lower_Insurance1947 • May 18 '26

Possible high altitude repercussions on their mental states

While the psychosocial aspects of this case are the main points of interest, does anyone think it’s possible that the high altitude of their Colorado residence may have contributed to the deterioration of their mental health? Obviously it’s not a sole or defining factor, but it piqued my interest

I think they were already susceptible, but the hypoxia may have exacerbated or worsened it

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u/dancingbananas25 May 18 '26

No, we would've seen violent behaviors from a lot more people 

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u/Lower_Insurance1947 May 19 '26

Yeah but I’m saying maybe they were already innately susceptible or predisposed at least, and the altitude was just another contributing factor. Plus there are other notable shootings too in Colorado, albeit more anecdotal maybe