Forms of Fear

Fear is an emotional reaction (often violent), to a real or imagined threat. In human being fear is believed to be learned rather than instinctive. Observations of infants' emotional reactions by child specialists have led psychologists to the belief that humans are not born with innate emotional responses to particular situations, but learn to respond emotionally as a result of their experiences. It has been demonstrated, that some fears are learned directly from others and represent imitation of those who are afraid. Thus, a child may be afraid of rats because she has observed that her mother has always shown fear of rats. Other fears are the direct consequences of unpleasant experiences, such as the development of a fear of being in a small enclosed area, it is because during his/her childhood he is being locked in a bathroom whenever he commit a mistake.

• Anxiety. Anxiety is a sense of fear in response to forces within the personality rather than to specific external threats. Usually, in anxiety the individual experiences vague unpleasant feelings that are fear provoking, but he is unable to take action that will remove the anxiety. He is worried about his own impulses and his own feelings.
• Phobias. A phobia is an excessive and irrational fear that the individual is compelled to experience when placed in a particular set of circumstances. Phobias usually originate from some intensely frightening experience that is repressed. Example of phobias are the fear of small, enclosed spaces (known technically as claustrophobia), the fear of open spaces (known as agoraphobia), and the fear of the sight of blood (hematophobia).
• Panic. Panic represents a breakdown in thinking and in behavior because of fear. The individual may suddenly become hysterical, shout, cry, or laugh, and in general may show that he has lost control of his behavior.

Suggested Treatment:

• It is necessary to have a psychological analysis or self analysis done to discover the cause of the problem. This analysis should be done by a psychologist or someone who can help determine the cause of the problem.
• Meditation and relaxation, along with the practice of Yoga can considerably decrease anxiety.
• Eliminate alcoholic drinks, beverages with caffeine and refined sugar.

Suggested Dietary Supplement: Healthy food together with vitamins, minerals, herbal supplement can help relieve uneasiness or fear.

• Gingko Biloba - is an excellent plant which helps the memory and brain functions.
• Vitamin B1 or thiamin is important for brain functions, calcium and magnesium help the nervous system to function better, as well as vitamins B9 and B12
• Amino acid Tryptophan, is necessary for the production of serotonine and nor-adrenaline, substances for neurotransmission.