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What is fear? can anyone understand that fear is not only produced by physical violence, fear is some times irrational.
wolram said:What is fear? can anyone understand that fear is not only produced by physical violence, fear is some times irrational.
Fear is a safety mechanism. For instance, when I've been out late drinking and carousing and I open the door and see a rolling pin arcing down toward my head, fear takes over and I duck. Or at least I should have.wolram said:What is fear? can anyone understand that fear is not only produced by physical violence, fear is some times irrational.
jimmysnyder said:Fear is a safety mechanism. For instance, when I've been out late drinking and carousing and I open the door and see a rolling pin arcing down toward my head, fear takes over and I duck. Or at least I should have.
jimmysnyder said:Fear is a safety mechanism. For instance, when I've been out late drinking and carousing and I open the door and see a rolling pin arcing down toward my head, fear takes over and I duck. Or at least I should have.
edward said:In a case like that my safety mechanism would tell me to sleep in my car
BobG said:I'm impressed. You're so brave you don't even know the meaning of fear.
And yet you have no problem with standing on sloping roofs on tall buildings? That's weird. I'd pick the flat roof every timewolram said:The thing that makes me scared is hights, i have no problem in aeroplanes but i could not stand on a flat roof of a tall building.
Art said:And yet you have no problem with standing on sloping roofs on tall buildings? That's weird. I'd pick the flat roof every time
True but only just; - 9 of the 16 tallest buildings in London have flat roofs. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...on.svg/600px-Tall_buildings_in_London.svg.pngwolram said:True but most tall buildings have flat roofs.
Art said:True but only just; - 9 of the 16 tallest buildings in London have flat roofs. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...on.svg/600px-Tall_buildings_in_London.svg.png
Another useless piece of trivia gained today.
wolram said:What is fear? can anyone understand that fear is not only produced by physical violence, fear is some times irrational.
You'll be pleased to know it's a common enough phobia to even have it's own name; Acrophobia. Recommended treatment is much as I said earlier; ever increasing daily challenges to inure oneself. Before you know it you'll be jumping out of aeroplanes (with a parachute that is )wolram said:Hmmm this may sound daft, but i had a guy hold a knife against my throat, because i said a certain lady looks sexy, it turned out she was his wife, but i just laughted ,crashing a motorbike seems fun, seeing the sparks fly, okay i may be sore after wards but it was cool, but then i turn to jelly when up a high building for sure this is not righ.
Fear is a natural and universal emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat or danger. It is a physiological and psychological response that prepares the body to respond to a potential threat.
Yes, anyone can understand fear. It is a common and relatable emotion that is experienced by all individuals, regardless of age, gender, or culture.
Fear can be produced by a variety of stimuli, such as a physical threat, a traumatic experience, or even a thought or memory. It is a complex emotion that is influenced by individual experiences and perceptions.
No, fear can also be produced by internal factors, such as negative thoughts, anxiety, or past traumas. The source of fear can vary greatly from person to person.
Fear triggers a physiological response known as the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body to either confront the perceived threat or flee from it. This can lead to physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and muscle tension.