Fear is a natural and necessary emotion; if we didn't have fear we would live in a reckless manner to the point of constantly endangering our lives. Therefore, fear keeps us safe by preparing us to respond to the threatening stimulus, whether by facing it, protecting ourselves, or taking precautions.<\/p>\n
But there are times when, through experiences in our lives and through learning, our perception of what is happening is altered, making us see life through the eyes of fear. This dysfunctional fear (in some ways or others) distances us from the magnitude of the threatening stimulus, increasing the symptoms of anxiety and stress, and making it difficult for us to manage the situation, or to avoid doing things that would actually be good for us.<\/p>\n
When this dysfunctional fear takes over us, it is present in our daily lives, increasing rumination (thinking in a loop). This type of thinking is not productive; it does not help us; it simply makes the discomfort grow and gives us no way out; it is like the fish biting its own tail.<\/p>\n
We must be observers of ourselves, so that we can recognize when this thought cycle appears and stop it, focusing on the present moment. We can breathe deeply and focus our internal dialogue on saying things like: \u201cI\u2019ll deal with this later,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m fine now.\u201d.<\/p>\n
Thich Nhat Hanh says:<\/p>\n
Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can recognize our fear, we can realize that at this moment we are fine.<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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