Billi Silverstein
Psychotherapy

Fear is one of the most fundamental human emotions. It serves a vital evolutionary purpose, alerting us to danger and helping to ensure our survival. Yet when fear becomes persistent or disproportionate, it ceases to be protective and instead becomes limiting. Fear often lies at the root of anxiety, panic, intrusive thoughts and even compulsive or addictive behaviours. A question I am frequently asked is what is the antidote to fear.

The “disease of more” is not just a cultural issue or a personality flaw. It is a deeper psychological and existential condition, a sign that we have become disconnected from ourselves and from what gives life meaning. At its heart lies a constant urge to seek fulfilment through accumulation: more success, more possessions, more experiences, more recognition. But behind this craving is often a discomfort with simply being ourselves.