It is a definite emotion by which so many ailments are caused. Fear is quite common and unquestionably necessary emotional behavior in the civilized society. Fear is a need to our survival but can become a threat to our survival if exceeds the normalcy. Fear is experienced during a physical survival and psychological survival. The inbuilt mechanism is aroused when fear is sensed with the ‘fight, freeze or flight’ syndrome. This is automatic response of which does not necessitate cognitive control. Fear may arise in the course of self preservation but in relation to the self assertive principle.
Irrational fears
Fears of an “irrational” character can be seen most clearly when there is an absolute inconsistency between the fear and its purpose basis. E.g. Fear of failure is rational if one has not studied for the exam due to unpreparedness. Irrational fear is a person's chronic fear that he will fail no matter how well he has prepared.
Psychological factors causing fear
The fear or rejection, invalidation and withholding causes fear.
Psychological causes which builds in fear gradually are
Disapproving our innate emotions
Lack of trust in self and others
Feeling of not been approved by environment
Emotional dishonesty
Not able to face reality
Easy life seeker
Anticipating negative things
Loneliness
Physical and emotional symptoms experienced by an individual
Increased heart beat
Increased sweating
Stomach upset
Shortness of breath
Tension headaches
Tiredness
Muscle spasm
Sleep disturbances
Tremors or twitches
Restlessness
Ambiguity
Fearful
Giddiness
Choking
Chest pain
Hot or cold flashes
Feeling to escape
Loss of control
Numbness
Holistic Perspective
According to our ancient science vata element is light and can be moved away easily by smallest incidences making it prone to fear factor easily. With the constitutional tendencies when vata gets vitiated, it is been exhibited by restlessness, anxiety and lack of stability causing fear as a psychological outcome. If vata is vitiated then it impacts the functioning of nervous system thus affecting the strotas or the channels in our body causing fear as the result. They are often accompanied by soka or grief and cintana or anxiety.
Our approach for diagnosis Identifying the cause is the most important aspect. A detail consultation which includes the Prakruthi analysis both at the physical and psychological level and the 4 level approaches for assessing the extent of imbalance, a customized treatment plan will be prepared with the unique Ojas treatment methodology.
