Staying safe: Fears and Phobias

― brain sends signals to nervous
system ― body reacts, e.g. sweating, shaking,
heart beats faster ― more blood to muscles ―
prepares us for ‘fight or flight’

Phobias ―

extreme fears ― can develop as the
result of a scary experience, e.g. a dog bite
when young ― brain ‘remembers’ the
experience ― now afraid when seeing any dog

How to overcome phobias ―

don’t avoid scary
situations ― make a list of your fears start
with the least serious ― deal with them one at
a time ― come to realize they can be overcome