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'''Fear''' is the state of being afraid. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of [[faith]].
'''Fear''' is the state of being [[afraid]]. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of [[faith]].
Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and [[respect]]: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of [[wisdom]]" (Proverbs 9:10).
Fear is usually considered a [[afflictive emotion|negative emotion]], but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of [[awe]] and [[respect]]: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of [[wisdom]]" ([[Proverbs]] 9:10).
The Ancient [[Greek]]s personified fear as a minor deity called [[Phobos]]<ref>[http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/AresAttendants.html#Deimos theoi.com]</ref>, who gives his name to one of the [[satellite]]s of [[Mars]].
The Ancient [[Greek]]s personified fear as a minor [[deity]] called [[Phobos]]<ref>[http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/AresAttendants.html#Deimos theoi.com]</ref>, who gives his name to one of the [[satellite]]s of [[Mars]].
== References ==
In addition to cultivating one's [[faith]] through [[prayer]] and practicing [[virtue]], [[[relaxation technique]]s, regular [[meditation]] and daily [[exercise]] such as [[Yoga]] or [[Tai Chi]] could help in the [[treatment]] of fear and [[anxiety]].
[[category:philosophy]]
==See Also==
[[Category:Psychology]]
* [[Anxiety]], [[Worry]], Fear
* [[Panic]] or [[Panic attack]]
* [[Afflictive emotion]]
* [[Three poisons]] ([[Greed]]-[[Lust]] of [[Vata]], [[Anger]]-[[Hatred]] of [[Pitta]], [[Ignorance]] of [[Kapha]])
* [[Vata]] ([[Space]] and [[Air]] [[five elements|element]]) [[Dosha]] in [[Ayurvedic medicine]]
* [[Vata disease]]
* [[Vata emotion]]
* [[Mind/body]]
== External Links ==
* [http://www.medicinenet.com/anxiety/article.htm Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Types, Signs and Treatment]
* [http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml Anxiety Disorders]
==References==
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[[Category : Emotions]]
[[Category : Afflictive Emotions]]
[[Category : Vata]]
[[Category : Vata Emotions]]
[[Category : Vata Diseases]]
[[Category : Psychology]]
[[Category : Ayurvedic Psychology]]
[[Category : Three Poisons]]
[[Category : Disorders]]
[[Category : Philosophy]]