September 10, 2018

Ten (10) ways to overcome fear and anxiety

Fear is one of the most powerful emotions. It has a very strong effect on your mind and body.   Fear can create strong signals of response when we’re in emergencies – for example if we are caught in a fire or are being attacked.   It can also take effect when you’re faced with non-dangerous events, like exams, public speaking, a new job, a date, or even a party. It’s a natural response to a threat that can be either perceived or real.   Anxiety is a word we use for some types of fear that are usually to do with the thought of a threat or something going wrong in the future, rather than right now.   Fear and anxiety can last for a short time and then pass, but they can also last much longer and you can get stuck with them. In some cases, they can take over your life, affecting your ability to eat, sleep, concentrate, travel, enjoy life, or even leave the house or go to work or school. This can hold you back from doing things you want or need to do, and it also affects your health.