People tend to think that fears are irrational. I disagree. If something hurts you, you probably should fear it. For instance, when wasps sting you, they effin’ hurt! So, in order to avoid that pain next time, one remembers the alarm of the last time and therefore avoids the agent of pain (in this case, wasps…evil little things).
Proof that Satan is alive and well.
I just returned from a harrowing dental experience. I’m going to be honest, my pain tolerance is nothing to be proud of. I winced and jerked around (like a dying fish I suppose) while they worked on my raw nerve. I left the office feeling a little violated. However, now I understand why people fear going to the dentist: pain will most likely be involved and our bodies know this. Our instinct screams at us to run, far far away, yet we have to overrule that instinct and go to our scheduled doom.
I suppose fears are simply a part of a healthy human psyche. However, like all things in life, they can sometimes be so extreme that they interfere with a normal life. This is when they are a problem and help should be sought. Until that time, remember why it is you fear what you do, and don’t forget to include your brain in making the ultimate decision of whether or not you avoid it- unless you’re talking about wasps, by all means run like hell from those!
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