Fear a commonly used word all over the world. An unpleasant feeling triggered by the perception of danger, real or imagined is called fear in simple words fear is the way of our mind or brain uses to tell us that this thing can be dangerous. In this condition the person is scared or scared of the thing he/she finds terrible for himself/herself to do or to even think of. The main function of fear and anxiety is to act as a signal of danger, threat, or motivational conflict, and to trigger appropriate adaptive responses this threat can be for our physical, emotional or psychological well-being. The fear is tooo powerfull because
Fear is experienced in your mind, but it triggers a strong physical reaction in your body. As soon as you recognize fear, your amygdala (small organ in the middle of your brain) goes to work. It alerts your nervous system, which sets your body's fear response into motion.Whether it's clowns, air travel, or public speaking, mostly we learn to be afraid. Even so, our brains are hardwired for fear — it helps us identify and avoid threats to our safety. The key node in our fear wiring is the amygdala, a paired, almond-shaped structure deep within the brain involved in emotion and memory. Some causes of fear
Learned responses from early life. Your phobia may develop from factors in your childhood environment. .
Reactions and responses to panic or fear. .
Experiencing long-term stress.
Genetic factors. .Fear often involves both physical and emotional symptoms. Each person may experience fear differently, but some of the common signs and symptoms include:
Chest pain
Chills
Dry mouth
Nausea
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Sweating
Trembling
Upset stomach In addition to the physical symptoms of fear, people may experience psychological symptoms of being overwhelmed, upset, feeling out of control, or a sense of impending death.
So a question everyone asks is fear an habit?
Fear is a part of life and it brings value as a tool, but not as a habit that automatically controls your thoughts and actions.Next question is how to fight fears
Take time out. It's impossible to think clearly when you're flooded with fear or anxiety.
Breathe through panic.
Face your fears.
Imagine the worst.
Look at the evidence.
Don't try to be perfect.
Visualise a happy place.
Talk about it.
The only way to deal with fear is to face it. Avoiding our fears only prevents us from moving forward—it makes us anxious. But be gentle with yourself and do only what feels safe to you! If you find yourself getting more panicky, take a break and find something pleasant or comforting to notice or do.Diagnosis
Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing persistent and excessive feelings of fear. Your doctor may conduct a physical exam and perform lab tests to ensure that your fear and anxiety are not linked to an underlying medical condition.
Your doctor will also ask questions about your symptoms including how long you've been having them, their intensity, and situations that tend to trigger them. Depending on your symptoms, your doctor may diagnose you with a type of anxiety disorder, such as a phobia.It takes a well-developed capacity for compassion to respect, feel sympathetic toward, and patiently reassure someone who is afraid of something we are not afraid of (most of us dismiss such fears). We do not need to feel another person's fear to accept it and help them cope.
