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Is there such thing as a rational fear?
Fear is Not Rational or Irrational: Fear is Relative. What is apparent is that fear is relative. It is not real or imagined; logical or illogical; rational or irrational; valid or invalid.
What is rational fear called?
What is rational and irrational fear? Rational fear is a reaction about a real threat where we have to protect ourselves. Irrational fear is something we fear, even though there is no direct link, or threat to us.
What are the three kinds of fear?
When to Seek Help for Phobic Reactions There are three types of phobia: social phobia, agoraphobia, and specific phobia.
When is a fear considered irrational?
Most of us are fearful in situations that pose a real threat to our health and safety, and our automatic ‘fight or flight’ response kicks in; this is perfectly normal. But when the threat is non-existent or exaggerated, our fear can usually be classed as irrational.
Is it rational to fear your loved one’s death?
The fear of your loved one is rational because the risk of death is there. But at the same time, it’s a given fact that everyone is eventually going to die soon, so it’s irrational to fear for your loved one’s death because we can’t deny the inevitable. Or, take the failure of failing at work or school.
Can a fear be both rational and irrational?
The truth is that, sometimes, a fear is both or neither a rational or irrational fear. If what you fear only has a chance of appearing, even if it is logical, it still falls under the definition of both rational and irrational fears.
Is it OK to be afraid of something?
The best treatment is to face your fears while it is still a mild fear. It’s OK to recognize fear, and it’s OK to be afraid. What’s not OK is letting your anxiety and fear dictate how you run your life.
Do you have your own phobias?
The point is, each of us have our own fears, rational fears and irrational phobias, and how we handle our reaction towards it.