Billi Silverstein
Psychotherapy

My article has been published. The post is now on the Welldoing platform

Trauma Does Not Always Look Like Suffering. Sometimes It Looks Like Success.

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.