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What Is Fear?

The human brain in cross-section. The amygdala is the rounded orange bit; you have one on each side of the brain.

These physical effects can make the experience of fear very unpleasant. You feel tense, you start sweating, your stomach feels upset. Not fun. But at the same time, the physical effects of fear are also making you more aware of your surroundings than you would normally be. This means you are better prepared to respond to whatever happens next. The surge of adrenaline enables humans to do things