What is Fear? Fear is an emotional state that's evoked by threat of danger. And it's usually accompanied by physiological changes such as increased heart rate, as well as behavioural changes such as avoidance of fear-producing objects or situations. ( https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095812704 ) A certain amount of fear is necessary for our own good. That's healthy fear, as I'd like to call it. However, when it becomes irrational, it's no longer healthy and it could do us harm instead.  What is Irrational Fear?   Irrational fear is fear that isn't  situationally appropriate. In other words, it's out of proportion to the actual threat. And it can be a symptom of some mental health conditions , such as PTSD and panic disorder. According to the author of Conquering Fear, an overdose of fear can keep us perpetually tense, emotionally closed and paralysed to the point of inaction.   (Pg 24)  Do we want any of these? Obviously...

Introduction Moving on from deep traumas can feel like an insurmountable challenge. As  Joel Osteen  wisely states, the first step is making a conscious decision to move forward. ( quotefancy.com ) This blog post explores practical strategies for letting go of past pain, setting boundaries and prioritising your emotional and physical wellbeing. How to Move On? How do you move on after having experienced deep traumas? Maybe like what Joel Osteen has said, you have to make a decision that you're going to move on. That could be a good starting point.  Going over in your mind, again and again, whatever people have done that has caused the deep traumas won't help you to move on.  On the contrary, it might keep you stuck in your past. Moreover, the people who've done you wrong might not even be sorry.  So why torment yourself by holding on? Let go and move on instead for the sake of your own emotional and mental wellbeing . And let go for the sake of your physical hea...