Fears & Phobias

alone
Taking exams
Making public speech

emotions. We need it to survive.

Fear helps protect us.

The brain reacts instantly on danger, sending
signals that activate the nervous system.

Blood pumps to muscle groups to prepare the
body for physical reaction – Fight or flight

to a
particular thing or situation.
Some phobias develop when someone

Having a phobia isn’t a sign of weakness
or immaturity. It’s a response of the brain
In an attempt to protect the person.

is a fear
of being in crowded
places or open spaces

contaminated

the fears .