Fear

At the same time, the parasympathetic system is inhibited when the individual becomes afraid. I do not necessarily agree with this theory because the body's reaction to fear often does not prepare it for violent action, but causes it to become frightened, weak, and confused.
             Studies show that fear response follows a rather characteristic sequence and involves certain reactions that are highly predictable, regardless of the individual. I agree with this statement also, because you can tell when a person is afraid by their reactions, they are much like any one else's. Usually, in the beginning of a fear reaction, immediately after the arousal of fear, the individual displays alertness to what is going on around him. At this time, physiological changes take place that seem to prepare the body for strenuous activity. The longer the fearful circumstance continues, the more obvious and noticeable the reaction will become. The next change would be when the persons activity is lessened, steps are slower and more careful, and sight becomes fixed on the source of danger. At this stage, there may be physiological symptoms: perspiration, tremors, rapid breathing, and accelerated heartbeat. Then, the final stage, panic. An individual, by this time, may lose control of their emotions and scream or cry. This system of reactions is the same reactions that I can see in someone that is afraid or has a phobia and match what I feel when I am in this type of situation.
             Typically, people will confuse fear with anxiety. Although they are closely related, they are not the same. Anxiety is a sense of fear in response to forces within the personality rather than to specific external threats. Usually, in anxiety the individual experiences vague unpleasant feelings that are fear provoking, but is unable to take action that will remove the anxiety. Fear and anxiety are not the same.
             Phobias are much more complex than just fear.