Understanding Intense Fear: Causes, Symptoms & Management

Intense fear can be described as a feeling that makes you very afraid. It often refers to a great or extreme amount of fear. This fear can be felt due to a variety of reasons such as experiencing danger, perceiving a threat, the unknown or the anticipation of something harmful happening. Intense fear is often accompanied by a physical reaction such as sweating, increased heart rate and feeling overwhelmed. It is different from normal anxiety or nervousness as it is more powerful and can significantly affect your thoughts, emotions and behavior.