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Prior to reading this article, I knew very little about anxiety and its effects on individuals. I knew that anxiety causes people to be worried and nervous very often, and occasionally for no observable reason. I knew it can cause people to fear interacting with other individuals. I had a vague knowledge of anxiety’s physical effects on the body, such as rapid heart rate and accelerated breathing. I had no knowledge of what “The Anxiety Game” mentioned in the title was and no idea what it could…

There are some things in this world that I simply can't stand. Some of the worst are getting sneezed on, people clicking pens in class, getting homework on a friday night, and when someone leaves the bag of chips on the counter open and then the chips are all soggy and stale the next time you go to eat them. There's nothing worse than a wet juicy sneeze straight to the face. One of my biggest fears/pet peeves is getting sneezed on. Getting sneezed on is the worst because all the greams and…

Since the beginning of time, people have always been afraid of something, whether it be predators or pestilence. Fear has always been a normal reaction to something dangerous, causing the individual to go into the fight or flight reaction. Phobias are like a fear but are so intense to the point where it interferes with their ability to function and their quality of life. Phobias are described as an abnormal, intense, and irrational fear. The fear can be of a given situation, organism, or…

Stella (pseudonym) is a Caucasian female in her late thirties. She is with a mother, three sisters, and her father who passed away two years ago. She is single and lives with two roommates. She has been working as a graphic designer for six years. Stella spoke in a low tone but was coherent and was able to articulate her thoughts and feelings. Her dress was clean and appropriate, and her hair was tidy. She does not have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, hospitalization, medication, or…

James Kennedy Mrs. Huffaker English 11 Period 7 4 September 2017 Chaotically Misguided Fear Fear is an inherent response to dangerous or unpleasant situations. However, over time, fear has warped into a harmful and ineffective emotion. Instead of fearing actual dangers, such as car accidents while driving or injuries using knives or machines, people fear items that are not threats, such as public speaking, and uncertainties such as spies in their country. Their reactions to these fears are also…

People say that fear is bad and that it just holds us back, but I think fear is what keeps us safe. Imagine there was no consequence, you would probably do whatever you want like jumping off cliffs and break the law just to name a few things. Consequence make us afraid which is good. With fear you would not do any of that because you are afraid of consequence. Some people may say fear is an obstacle And I would have to agree fear can sometimes be like a fallen tree in the road Say someone…

Psychology is the investigation of human conduct, manners of thinking and feelings. It can add to our comprehension of ourselves and our associations with other individuals, on the off chance that it is connected in an educated way. I/O psychology is the utilization of psychology to the working environment. This additionally incorporate issues, for example, stress at work and administration. Stress is an inclination that is made when we respond to specific occasions. It is the body's method for…

Barophobia, the fear of gravity or the fear of falling. "....causes a person to feel helpless when faced with thoughts about the forces of gravity." according to a young woman who suffers from Barophobia. Irregular breathing, fast heartbeats, dread, panic, and anxiety just by looking at a amusement park ride. These are some symptoms of barophobia. People get these symptoms by looking at an amusement park ride or going on an elevator. Most people with Barophobia would avoid these things,…

The Fear of Transformation Imagine being in an unknown environment. There are unusual people, strange noises, and a dreadful vibe floating in the air. The abnormality of this environment is quite discomforting. All these things are what make transformations sources of fear, especially in literature. Such transformations can be seen in the Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" and "The Fall of the House of Usher", Joyce Carol Oates's "Where is Here?", Ishmael Reed's "beware: do not read this poem",…

Why do people feel horror when experiencing sudden change in a story? Transformation can be witnessed in the three stories, House Taken Over, Where Is Here, and Sleep Paralysis. In these stories transformation makes the readers feel fear, alarm, and panic. In the story, House Taken Over, there was sudden change in the middle of the story, because of an anonymous intruder. “Irene and I got used to staying in the house by ourselves…” (pg.38, narrator) The narrator and his sister stayed home,…