Fear

During pre-historic times, man had to hunt for his food for his survival. He had to face his predators in pursuit of fulfilling his basic need for food. Fear was an inbuilt emotion for man to fight his predator or take a flight. Fear may also be due to an unknown situation or an unknown future. When man is consumed by fear, adrenalin is secreted by the adrenal glands. There is increased blood flow, his mind is much more alert to take on the situation. Fear does create stress. And a little stress called eustress is necessary to take on an adverse situation. But constant and continuous stress is what creates a problem. If we see the current scenario, it is filled with continuous and constant stress. Even preschoolers are faced with stress. Constant and continuous stress creates psychosomatic illness. Well..... not to worry.......the condition is reversible. The person has to first of all become aware of his fear and the cause which created this fear. Once he is aware, he needs to understand the whole dynamics of his fear. The next step would be to accept the fact that he has fear. Fear is conquered only when one faces it squarely in the eye. If one pushes fear under the carpet and thrives on it, it is unlikely to leave him. For instance, if one is afraid of death, a little awareness about death which is only a transition from one state to another and developing the quality of letting go of things and situations will help. If one is afraid of learning new skills, take the help of one who is aware of the techniques and go ahead. Fear of loneliness can be overcome by helping people in whatever possible way, so that you are always needed and surrounded by people.