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...

What is Trauma? Trauma is the emotional, psychological and physiological residue that results from heightened stress that accompanies experiences of threat, violence and life-challenging events. ( https://professionals.childhood.org.au/prosody/2019/03/what-is-trauma/ ) Types of Trauma Trauma can either be physical or emotional trauma. In the case of physical trauma, it's the result of a serious injury. There are two types of physical trauma: blunt-force trauma and penetrating trauma . In the case of emotional trauma, it can either be acute or chronic.  Acute trauma is defined as "the emotional response that happens during and shortly after a single distressing event." And chronic trauma is defined as "a long-term emotional response to prolonged or repeated distressing events that span over months or years." ( https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-trauma-5212104 ) Signs of Trauma Sometimes we may not even be aware that we're suffering from trauma. And someti...