Initial reactions to trauma can include exhaustion, confusion, sadness, anxiety, agitation, numbness, dissociation, confusion, physical arousal, and blunted affect. Most responses are normal in that they affect most survivors and are socially acceptable, psychologically effective, and self-limited. What are the 5 signs of PTSD? Common symptoms of PTSD vivid flashbacks (feeling like the trauma is […]

Here are some examples of behavior that could be signs of fear: Panting, licking lips, whining, drooling. Shaking, cowering, tucking tail, ears back or flat. Not accepting a treat. What deficiency causes anxiety? Key Nutrient Deficiencies That May Contribute To Anxiety Magnesium. Magnesium supports you in bringing more calm into your life, by nurturing your […]

Fear and anxiety are influenced by many genes; there is no such thing as a simple “fear” gene that is inherited from one generation to the next. The genes controlling neurotransmitters and their receptors are all present in several different forms in the general population. Mar 6, 2000 What are the six basic fears? Napoleon […]

Fear is the antithesis of faith. It is corrosive in its effects, even deadly. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” These principles are the great antidotes to the fears that rob us of our strength and sometimes knock us down […]

We are born with only two innate fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud sounds. A 1960 study evaluated depth perception among 6- to14-month-old infants, as well as young animals. Oct 29, 2015 What is the most primal fear? Fear of the unknown is universal, but it seems to take form most […]

A type of therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for overcoming overthinking and recognizing cognitive errors. “It helps one learn to first identify the errors, then to reframe the thinking in more logical and balanced ways,” says Duke. May 19, 2022 Why do I worry so much about everything? Are you always waiting […]

Summary: Frightening experiences do not quickly fade from memory. A team of researchers has now been able to demonstrate in a study that the bonding hormone oxytocin inhibits the fear center in the brain and allows fear stimuli to subside more easily. Nov 13, 2014 How can I calm my amygdala naturally? You can do […]

Fear is the antithesis of faith. It is corrosive in its effects, even deadly. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” These principles are the great antidotes to the fears that rob us of our strength and sometimes knock us down […]

We can put most of these fears into four categories and in this “How to Master Fear” series we’ll refer to as the “big four fears”: fear of failure, fear of success, fear of rejection and fear of selling. What are the four types of fear? The Four Fear Responses: Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn […]