Fear is the mindkiller. It sows anger, hatred and distrust. The posts featured on this page help us to control, manage and understand our fear.
The fear of confrontation is one of the most common fears among people. Whether it’s fear of being yelled at, a fear of someone not understanding or disagreeing with your point of view, or you simply don’t want to be the “bad guy”… there are many reasons people have this fear. While having the courage … Read more
For those of you who experience social anxiety, you know firsthand the isolation that follows. Being uncomfortable at social events, parties, and other gatherings, can affect your friendships or intimate relationships. And relationships, both platonic and romantic, are one of the pillars of happiness. In fact, research has shown that positive relationships could be the … Read more
Think about the last time you were in a difficult situation, the kind of situation that requires prompt action. Something like a tough decision you couldn’t postpone, a heated argument with someone, a sudden and unexpected change, or even a life-and-death event where you had to act fast. It’s difficult to determine how one would … Read more
Is anxiety a sin? What does the bible say about anxiety and fear? Sometimes, fear and anxiety eat up all our energy. They take over lives for a period of time, leaving us with no other option but to cry and succumb to depression. But feeling afraid and being anxious is never a sin. How … Read more
It was completely unplanned—getting stuck on the top floor of my employer’s 25th story building when the elevator broke. While all of the other employees were happy to descend the flights of stairs, I simply couldn’t walk down nor could I climb into the fire-department’s emergency ladder bucket to be lowered to the parking lot … Read more
Confusing fear with anxiety is a rather easy thing to do, and mental health experts have a clearer understanding as to why. There are similarities between the two. For instance, both fear and anxiety are processed in an area of the brain called the amygdala. The amygdala is responsible for regulating our fight (cope with) … Read more
I remember being a child and thinking there were monsters in my closet or hiding under my bed. The fear was so real that my heart would race and my palms would sweat, as I called for my parents to come to my room. Can you relate? I’m betting you can… since teraphobia is very … Read more
Have you ever had a fear of being forgotten and would like help to understand this problem better? Or maybe you fear you’ll forget something, or even someone. Whether you’d like to educate yourself to help a loved one, or need the knowledge for yourself, you can gain clarity on the matter by committing to … Read more
Have you ever asked somebody what they are afraid of and their answer was, “nothing”? That’s doubtful. In fact, I’d wager to say every single person on the planet fears something… and these fears may change as life does. For instance, I used to be afraid of clowns. Now that I’m a mom of young … Read more