Below you will find a list of discussions in the Fear forum at the Live Your Optimal Life to Heal Your Ailments Forum. Fear is an emotional response to a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger. Fear should be distinguished from the related emotional state of anxiety, which typically occurs without any external threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats which are perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable.
Fear is an emotional response to a perceived threat. It is a basic survival mechanism occurring in response to a specific stimulus, such as pain or the threat of danger. Fear should be distinguished from the related emotional state of anxiety, which typically occurs without any external threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats which are perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable.
The fear of being on one's own or Monophobia - fear of oneself. Closely linked to self-hatred, self-loathing or being intensely angry at oneself. This is not related to feeling lonely - see Loneliness Forum.
This is one of the most common fears that there are. This relates to having a defeatist attitude when introduced to new things and quitting before ever starting for fear of rejection, fear of failure. This leads to avoidance to achieve anything due to potentially failing at it. It includes subconsciously undermining or sabotaging ones' own efforts to prevent having to continue to try, and therefore preventing any potential failure.
Experiencing intense anxiety even at the thought of addressing or perfoming in front of a group of people. This co-incides with the fear of the words that are said being judged. Symptoms could include physical distress, increased heart rate, shaking, perspiration, nausea and panic.
An inherent irrational belief that you will not be accepted for who you are, what you believe and how you act. The approval, recognition or affirmation of others is of paramount importance.
There are a myriad of fears or phobias that people suffer from. This forum provides the opportunity for these to be discussed and healed.