We all feel afraid at times – it’s what helps to protect us from harm in the face of danger. But how would you cope if a fear got out of control, becoming a phobia and threatening to rule your life?
‘You can confront your phobia and attempt to overcome it. Or you can try to ignore it – which is what most people tend to do,’ says mindset coach Alison Blackler (2-minds.co.uk). However, shutting a fear out of your life is never easy. Because of the way the mind is wired, you don’t have to be physically exposed to something to be affected by it. Just thinking about it can trigger feelings of anxiety and panic.
Some phobias have their roots in something really obvious – like a turbulent plane flight. ‘While many have no obvious cause,’ adds Alison. ‘But what ultimately matters is not how your phobia started – but how
