Fear is a constant part of our lives. It can end up dominating our lives if measures are not taken to prevent this. Every single person has experienced this feeling from birth to death and regardless of the reason, be it fear of facing a public, fear of tight spaces, fear of heights ect. Sometimes these fears can even progress into full-blown phobias, which can have a debilitating effect on someone's quality of life.When fear stretches out and takes over a life, it can cause sleep disorders, depression, fibromyalgia, and a multitude of other chronic conditions. 

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Anxiety, a more socially acceptable way of saying fear, can range in intensity from a reasonably mild case of stage fright, all the way up to a full blown panic attack. We all feel fear – but for some people, certain activities and places tend to cause such a high level of tension that the person can't even function properly. The ultimate expression of a fear is an outright anxiety attack. With too much stress, these people may not be able to hold a job, go out in public, shop, drive or do many other activities that are considered common and crucial to a normal and healthy life. Read the rest of this entry »