Why can fear be so fun? Doctors are destroying the science of fear

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Halloween brings spooky seasonal activities that fear and thrill seekers flock to. While many may view fear as a largely negative reaction, doctors say it can stimulate the same centers in the brain as happiness and is positively reinforced by social bonding when experienced without the threat of real danger . Here, two doctors break …

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The artist beautifully illustrates the transformative power of turning toward fear

The artist beautifully illustrates the transformative power of turning toward fear

Fear is a fickle beast. When my oldest daughter was in the grip of a deep-seated clinical phobia, her fear took over everything. She practically became a hermit at 16, afraid of going anywhere. Luckily, we found an excellent therapist who taught him how to tame his fear, to manage it gently, to approach it …

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