Review of Phobia Relief
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Review of Phobia Relief
According to Phobia Relief by Kalliope Barlis, fear is a strong emotion caused by great worry about something dangerous, painful, or unknown that is happening or might happen. Many people believe fear is retrogressive. To some extent, they are correct. However, some fears are necessary because they shield us from perilous conditions or risks.
Extreme fear is referred to as a phobia. Fears develop in our minds. Failure to control how we think means that we cannot cage our feelings. While acknowledging the brain's vitality, Barlis iterates on the importance of laughter. When we laugh, the brain's flexibility is enhanced, leading to the release of the hormone oxytocin. This process leads to tremendous plasticity of the brain. In simple terms, plasticity means that the brain is flexible and adaptable sufficient to trigger a change in its neural pathways according to your needs.
The book is divided into three parts. Part one addresses the shrinking of fears and finding a purpose. Here, the author acknowledged that reality is subjective; the way we view things at times is not factual, and committing to your purpose eliminates the room for fear. The second part tackles the changing of fear into freedom, while the last segment delves into Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) change work in action.
Phobia Relief is an incredible book that enables the reader to conquer fear. My favorite aspect is the systematic approach Barlis deploys in expunging the fear menace. The importance of the first part cannot be overlooked because it involves a crucial step; an individual deciding to eliminate fear. All the procedures are easy to follow as the author attached exercises dispensing guidance. I relished the third chapter that emphasizes that fears are positive or negative. The only intrinsic fears are the fear of falling and loud noise, which people enter the Universe with. The rest are learnt. Fear causes stress. The good news, as Barlis states, is that problems such as fear are temporary, but their solutions can be permanent.
I appreciated that the author provided case studies. One of the most interesting ones is located under NLP. Through the case study, the readers will probably change their opinions about the things holding them back. Fears affect our relationships because we are afraid to take part in some constructive activities that are new to us. I also liked the scientific explanations provided. Some aspects, such as neurological processing, are explained at length. Through the author’s lens, I envisaged how the central nervous system processes information.
I disliked nothing in this book. It is an incredibly informative book that can be used as an educational tool and for self-help purposes. It reminded me that human beings contain no fear genes. I am now satisfied that I can face the circumstances, no matter their size, and emerge victoriously.
Based on the aspects above, I am inclined to award the book 4 out of 4 stars. The editing was professional; I noticed a few typos and grammatical errors; the errors posed no significant effect on my reading experience.
Lastly, I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone dealing with fear. No matter the tumultuous situation you’re trapped in, you can overcome it by utilizing the nuggets of wisdom from this masterpiece.
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I’ve always desired to read a book that explains the concept of phobias as I wonder how and when these fears materialize in human development. I’ve also wondered how these Fears lead to physical bodily reactions. I do not doubt that, just as this review informs, the book would be of much informative value.
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I appreciated all the detail in your review and the well chosen examples you included. I enjoyed reading it and found it very educational. The use of NLP is interesting as I know it can be very effective. This looks like the kind of self-help book that I prefer because it demystifies the causes of problems and makes solutions accessible via easy to follow procedures. I'm intrigued about falling and loud noises being the only intrinsic fears. I thought a few more fears might be instinctive for survival but I can appreciate how early in life other fears start to develop.All the procedures are easy to follow as the author attached exercises dispensing guidance. I relished the third chapter that emphasizes that fears are positive or negative. The only intrinsic fears are the fear of falling and loud noise, which people enter the Universe with. The rest are learnt. Fear causes stress. The good news, as Barlis states, is that problems such as fear are temporary, but their solutions can be permanent.
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It hasn't be that way though, there are ways to conquer fear. Thank you Seroney!
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