We are going to examine fear. Fear isn't bad, it is a good response to keep you safe. It is living in fear that causes the issues, not acknowledging the fear or letting it control you when things get overwhelming. Therefore, looking at what is fear, how do we respond to fear, how is fear still controlling us today. What our beliefs are on fear, will help us move forward.  Remember you are in control, and be patient with yourself. I am proud of you. 

What do we do when fear takes over. ask yourself these questions:

1. Why: Why am I responding this way
   
2. What: What has happened to trigger my fear
   
3. Who: Who has the power here?
   

Resources: 

Book: "The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and body in the Healing of Trauma" by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. 

Tapping: Tapping 101

Pscotheropy technic: EMDR 

Podcast: Emotional Badass - Where Moxie meets Mindful, by Nikkie Eisenhauer 

Emotions that are Fear-based or are “covers” for Fear. http://conqueringfearspiritually.com/CFS/secret-fear-based-emotions/

1. Anger
   
2. anxiety/ worry/ panic
   
3. dishonesty (lying- to others and to yourself)
   
4. being boastful
   
5. feeling hopeless/ despair / depression
   
6. illness/ fatigue
   
7. negativity
   
8. getting cold feet or giving up
   
9. excessive focus on the past or the future
   
10. jealousy and suspicion/ resentment
    
11. shrinking away (not being your true self)/hiding away
    
12. being too selfish / not considering other people’s opinions or views
    
13. pleasing other people
    
14. not confronting others for fear of arguments
    
15. not asking others to help you
    
16. feeling worthless
    
17. feeling helpless
    
18. feeling alone