By John Clague

Fear is often considered a survival mechanism. It can cause us to react quickly to avoid danger.

But one kind of fear is not so helpful. It’s subtle and ongoing, and doesn’t impel us to do anything. But it does influence our lives, if we let it.

Many people experience this kind of fear, or anxiety. Worry about finances, what people think, or even the unknown.

Another common worry is about health, even when there’s no evidence that something is wrong. Why does this happen? Especially about health?

This blog by John Clague was published on the OregonLive on May 14, 2012.