I have a very "deer in headlights" fear response. When I get scared, it's like I can't move anymore. I can't manage a sound despite desperately wanting to.A dog came sprinting at the stroller my toddler was in, and I was so afraid I froze up. I wanted to scream for help but I could barely manage a squeak. I wanted to grab my baby and I couldn't move.My husband was there to grab our son, and it turns out the dog was friendly and just over-eager to play.I just worry about what happens if I'm alone next time I get scared like that. How can I learn to be afraid differently?
Unfortunately stress responses are genetic. And it seems you drew the freezing type.Don't worry, i am like that too. It saved my life twice, both times where i was held in gunpoint at point blank.
>>34209570I'm a guy and damn so I'm always gonna be frozen in place and unable to attack if I see a wasp in the inside window?
>>34209556The occassional fear doesn't sound irrational. I am perpetually scared, to the point where I stay cooped up in my dorm at uni and rarely have explored the area lately, I havn't even been to a restraunt in a while. Not sure what I am scared of but I have cut off all social and outside contact.
>>34209583Well, your ancestors that stood still let the wasps fly by until they were gone, then carried on with their lives. Whereas the ones who freaked out stirred the wrath of the yellow jackets and got stung to death
>>34209556Stay in the kitchen, you'll be fine there.
