Fear

sports have helped me take the pressure off of playing sports, a lot of the fears I have, but not all of them by a longshot, and even some fears of death since that is…

6th grade henning KineMortophobia: Kinemortophobia is the fear of ZOMBIES or the living dead. “What to do if you have a zombie problem that gets out of control” This is a essay of the fear of Zombies/ghosts and more. So Kinemortophobia or The Fear of The Living Dead (TLD) aswell and The Walking Dead (TWD) “People who are afraid of The Living Dead then they have Kinemortophobia” Kinemortophobia is thought…

that can be used in the media to create buzz and attention, but one of the most common techniques is fear mongering. Fear mongering is defined by Merriam Webster as “The action of deliberately arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue.” Fear mongering may sound like an unfamiliar term, but if thought about enough, it is realized that it is used multiple times a day in the media. Fear mongering in the media creates hysteria. New agencies, reporters,…

Sophocles’ play Antigone demonstrates that only the most resolute character can escape the pain of fear and regret. Kreon and Ismene, lacking confidence in their decisions, endure the torment of regret and blame, leaving Kreon with the thought of his past choices and Ismene with the fear of the wrong actions. The title character Antigone represents the ideal of resolve, insulating this verb is confusing) her from the agony of second-guessing her decisions. The contrast between the two…

One teen I know of who doesn’t have a driver’s licenses and who is absolutely scared out of her mind to drive, wants to eventually overcome her fear of driving and get her license. The one teen I know of is me, I’m 19 and don’t have my driver’s licenses. I have gotten in the driver’s seat before and driven places but knowing I could put not only myself but anybody in the car with me in a lot of danger, scares me. Some of my family members have gotten in one or more car accidents in my lifetime…

Sometimes people are very afraid of the little things and their fear makes them focus on only the negative outcomes. Sometimes, their fear also affects others around them because people hold back their ability . When this happens, people tend to feel defeated which is not the case. This is important because the ability to conquer a fear and show everyone who did not believe is the biggest reward. In Arthur Miller’s drama, The Crucible characters create a suspense and heart worthy emotion of…

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is the fear of the unknown" - H.P. Lovecraft. The difference between fear and confusion is a fine line. There is even fear of confusion known as fear of the unknown. The true difference between the two lies in the definition of both words. Fear and confusion merge together when the confusion is so severe there is no longer a difference. Fear is experienced when you perceive to be in danger. Confusion…

The fear of heights, the fear of blood dripping from a paper cut, what would you describe this sensation? The feeling of fear to a particular thing is known as a phobia. Like many other organisms, we can develop fears or phobias from past experiences dealing with that particular situation. You may wonder what causes these emotions and how it is interpreted. Research shows that the brain or parts of the brain have different functions and one part of the brain is proven to regulate fear and your…

Fears are irrational, yet every human being has them. Fears are adaptive human responses, but when left untreated; those minor fears can turn into something unimaginable. These fears transform into exaggerated irrational fears which are known to be called phobias. There are now 600 recognized phobias by the medical profession and there’s more waiting to be discovered. Fears and phobias can be managed and cured. The three major types of treatments are behavior therapy, self-help, and medications.…

Fear is defined as the emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. The emotion of fear is present in everyone's lives and we all have a variety of fears that are unique to us. However, in the book The Handmaid's Tale by Margret Atwood, the society the book takes place, Gilead, is structured in a way to create a fear into the people who reside there. The way this type of economy is shaped has many characteristics that lead it to believe…