well tanmesh good question ...a smost suffer from such fears... Anxiety isn't necessarily a bad thing. Some amount of anxiety is normal for everyone, such as being a little nervous before a test or when you meet someone new who you really like. Did you ever shake somebody's hand and realize that your hand is kind of clammy? That's anxiety. Although it can be uncomfortable, it is usually our body's natural way to prepare for a stressful situation.

Our body is equipped with what's called an autonomic nervous system. This controls many of the automatic functions of our body; our heart rate, breathing, and digestion. When we are faced with a situation which requires our body to respond, the autonomic nervous system changes these functions to deal with that situation. When we get scared, we may feel our heart beating faster or harder; this helps get the blood to the muscles in case they are needed. We may also feel our skin get cold or our hands get clammy. This is because skin is an organ and blood flow may be reduced to the body's organs in order to increase the blood in the muscles. Your body may feel tense as the muscles prepare themselves and you may feel your breathing get deeper as more oxygen is required for your body at that time. These changes occur very quickly and take a lot longer to go back to normal.

When these physiological changes occur when they aren't really needed, or they occur when they shouldn't (such as when you are relaxed and suddenly feel nervous without anything in your environment changing), then anxiety may be a problem. Although these physiological symptoms are usually associated with anxiety and what has been called 'anxiety attacks' or 'panic attacks,' thoughts and emotions are also involved.

Thoughts, or cognitions, which can serve to bring about, increase, or result from an anxiety attack are different for everybody. Thoughts may be "I'm not good enough," "I'm gonna fail this test," "I look stupid," or "It's hopeless." They are typically thoughts relating to something being wrong or about to go wrong, not being good enough, making a fool of ourselves, or fear that one of these things is going to happen. Emotions that occur with anxiety, which may also cause, increase, or result from the physiological symptoms are even more diverse. They can be feelings of embarrassment, fear, not being safe (both emotionally and physically), being alone, or feelings of being closed in (such as in claustrophobia).

Just as physical exercise such as running, playing football, or lifting weights can prepare our bodies for the next time we engage in these activities, certain exercises can prepare our bodies for stressful situations. The key to both is consistency. If we exercise regularly, we feel better, and activities are less strenuous because our bodies are ready. The following ‘stress reduction’ exercises can help you’re body be prepared for stressful situations if you do them consistently and will help relieve stress during those times of high anxiety.

Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 10:33 AM on March 12, 2008

Fear in medical terminology is called as Phobias.To certain extent fear is a normal emotion found in human beings as its safety measure from natural and other disastourous states for example fear of fire, ocean, storm , snake etc.
But when fear or Phobias are resent dispropotionately in abnormally higher quantity so as to effect the daily routing & psyche of the individual and without any sound basis existing for the fear to occur then it is called as Phobic Neurosis.Its a minor Psycho Neurotic Disorder and requires treatment by a psychiatrist after early diagnosis.
A phobia is an excessive or unreasonable fear of a specific object or situation that is generally considered harmless. In fact, if you have a phobia, you probably realize that your fear is unreasonable, yet you still can’t control it. If you are exposed to the thing you’re afraid of, you become overwhelmed with extreme feelings of anxiety, fear, and even panic. This experience is so unpleasant that you will go to great lengths to avoid the object or situation you fear.
When are fears considered phobias? Fear is an adaptive human response to danger. It serves a protective purpose, activating the “fight-or-flight” response of the sympathetic nervous system. When faced with danger, our sympathetic nervous system produces adrenaline. This excess adrenaline prepares us to fight or to flee the physical threat. The fight-or-flight response includes an increase in heart rate and blood flow to our large muscles, better enabling us to react to the emergency. Blood sugar also increases, providing us with more energy. With our bodies and minds alert and ready for action, we are able to respond quickly and protect ourselves.
Although it is normal and even helpful to experience fear in dangerous situations, with phobias the danger is greatly exaggerated or imagined. For example, it is only natural to be afraid of a snarling Doberman, but it is irrational to be terrified of a friendly poodle on a leash, as you might be if you have a dog phobia. Fears become a reason for concern when they are persistent and interfere with your daily functioning. When a fear reaches this level of intensity, it is often identified as a phobia.

Treatment for phobias
The most frequently used form of therapy for the treatment of specific phobias is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) called systematic desensitization or exposure therapy.

Exposure Therapy
In desensitization or exposure therapy, you are exposed in a safe and controlled way to the object or situation you fear. The most commonly used exposure therapy involves gradual encounters with the fear-producing object, first in the imagination and then in reality. For example, if you have a spider phobia, you would first imagine seeing a spider, then view photos of spiders, and finally look at a spider in real life. In each of these situations, the fear is faced long enough, with support and increasing awareness of control that the panic and anxiety begin to go away. These exposures are combined with relaxation techniques and a therapist or friend at your side to provide support.
Through repeated experiences facing your fear, you begin to realize that the situation, while possibly unpleasant, is not harmful. With each exposure, you feel an increasing sense of control over your phobia. This sense of control over the situation and yourself is the most important benefit of exposure therapy. As you become desensitized to your fear, you no longer react with uncontrollable panic when confronted by it. For more information on this type of therapy, see Systematic Desensitization.
Another type of exposure therapy called participant modeling is also helpful. In participant modeling, the therapist models healthy ways of interacting with the object you fear. In the case of a spider phobia, you would watch while a therapist handles or looks at a spider in a relaxed state and without fear. Then you wo

Answered by Dr.Anil , an ibibo Advisor, at 3:19 AM on March 12, 2008

It is natural to have psychological fear for some particular things or situations. The best way to get out of these is by exposing yourself to that type of things or situations. First of all you will be uncomfortable with yourself. But once you forcefully make it a habit to know what happens, than you will reduce your fear.
Else, you can have suggestions from a psychologist.

Answered by MRIDUL BORA , an ibibo Master, at 11:02 PM on March 11, 2008

You need to take professional help and under go psycho therapy

Answered by pooja gupte , an ibibo Specialist, at 8:52 PM on March 11, 2008

PCYCHOGICAL FEAR CAN BE GET RID OF ONLY WHEN YOU PASS THROUGH THAT SITUATION AFTER THAT YOU FEEL NOARMAL

Answered by rajesh goyl , an ibibo Advisor, at 7:41 PM on March 11, 2008

Meditate on the gayatri mantra. or do auto suggestion/ self hypnotism. If none work, go to a psychiatrist. One or any of these will surely get u the desired effect.

Answered by writer , an ibibo Master, at 5:21 PM on March 11, 2008

you do yoga and other exercises and be happy.

Answered by bansi , an ibibo Master, at 4:51 PM on March 11, 2008

well tanmesh the best way is by yoga...going to meditation... and also checking out or deviating the mind from such...

Answered by chamraj , an ibibo Master, at 4:03 PM on March 11, 2008

Success in mountaineering, as in most sports, is sometimes as much psychological as physical. Did you start climbing because you wanted to conquer a fear of heights? Do you climb or compete for the physical challenge, or to simply enjoy places in the mountains or outdoors among competitors that most people cannot access or experience? Are you someone who climbs because it IS scary and you like the thrill of taking risks? Do you participate in other sports in which you have to psyche yourself up for competition?

You probably have run into moments when you were completely scared out of your mind or so nervous you thought you might get ill and wondering what in the world you were going to do to safely get out of a situation; think back on how you dealt with your fears. Some of the following tips on handling fear come from Priscilla Moore, climb leader for the Seattle Mountaineers, as well as our own personal climbing, competing, and teaching experiences. You can apply some of these same techniques to just about any physical or sporting activities that cause you anxiety.

Answered by Rekha , an ibibo Advisor, at 3:14 PM on March 11, 2008