FEAR

Innate

Fear of heights

Fear of darkness

Fear of loud noises

Learned Fear

Fear developed through experiences

Fear due to social influences

Rational Fear

Fear of fire

Fear of dangerous situations

Chronic Fear

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Irrational Fear

Fear of harmless things

Social anxiety

Biological Factors

Evolutionary survival insticts

Brain structures that process fear

Environmental Factors

Traumatic experiences

Parental influence

Media influence

Social & Cultural Factors

Fear shaped by traditions

Fear of societal judgement

Psychological Factors

Overactive imagination

Generalized anxiety disorder

Physiological Responses

Sweating

Shaking

Dry mouth

Goosebumps

Cognitive Responses

Negative thoughts about possible danger

Increased focus on threats

Catastrophizing

Behavioral Responses

Facing the fear agressively

Running away from the threat

Inability to move or react

Emotional Responses

Panic

Anxiety

Distress

Cognitive Techniques

Identifying irrational fears

Changing negative thought patterns

Mindfulness and meditation

Behavioral Techniques

Controlled breathing techniques

Muscle relaxation

Graduate exposure therapy

Social Support

Talking to friends/family about fears

Seeking therapy or proffessional help

Practical Strategies

Facing fears step by step

Using positive affirmations