First of all before Monica goes into what Fears and Phobias are, she wishes to stress that, in her opinion no fear or phobia is irrational to the sufferer. To the sufferer they are very real and rational. They are only irrational to those people who are not phobic or fearful of what the sufferer is phobic and fearful of.
She would also like to stress that Fears & Phobias can be overcome easily and forever. How you may ask is this possible? Well they are learned behaviours. No-one is born with a fear or phobia, therefore because you’ve learnt to be fearful and / or phobic you can easily unlearn these feelings and by using Hypnotherapy, NLP, Mindfulness and Bilateral Stimulation – RT, Monica helps you overcome your fears/phobias easily and permanently.
A fear is generally defined as an emotional response to a perceived threat or danger. It is a basic human emotion that triggers a physiological and psychological response to help you cope with potential harm. Fear can be experienced in various situations, ranging from real and immediate threats to imagined or anticipated dangers.
Key components of Fear are:
Behavioural Responses: Fear often leads to behavioural changes such as avoidance to confront the perceived threat. Common behaviours associated with fear include fleeing, freezing, or taking defensive actions.
Subjective Experience: Fear is a subjective experience, meaning it can vary from person to person based on individual differences, past experiences, and cultural factors.
Fear serves a protective function by preparing the body and mind to respond to potential dangers. While it is a natural and adaptive response, excessive fear can lead to anxiety disorders and impact daily functioning. Understanding and managing fear are essential aspects of mental and emotional well-being.
Physiological Responses: Fear activates the body’s “fight or flight” response, which then leads to various physiological changes. These may include an increased heart rate, rapid breathing, heightened alertness, dilation of the pupils, and increased adrenaline and cortisol release.
Cognitive & Emotional Response: Fear is accompanied by cognitive and emotional reactions, such as intense anxiety, worry, or a sense of impending danger. Thoughts and beliefs about the threat can influence the emotional experience of fear.
When even thinking about coming into contact with something you have a strong negative physical response or upon seeing something you (unless it’s just an initial surprise) get a strong negative physical response. If it is just a one time event, then this is a normal part of life. However if it is a continued response that happens over time then it is likely that it has become either an anxiety or phobia.
The Strong Negative Responses are what are called Flight/Fight responses. The person believes either consciously or unconsciously that there is a threat and wants to either run away (flight) or get ready to tackle it (fight). Either way the body is pumped full of adrenaline and strong responses occur these can range from any to all of the symptoms that follow:
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