A For and Against Essay. Valeria Kazachenko.

Is it good or bad to be afraid of something?

Most people tend to underestimate the importance of fear as an emotion in our lives. But that’s one of the most basic things we need for our survival. Fear keeps us away from doing dangerous things and often keeps us alive by activating a sense of self-preservation. There are lots of forms of fear and not all of them are rational. But in general, is it good or bad to be afraid of something?

To start with, our fears make us weak and vulnerable. Sometimes they prevent us from achieving our goals, but this is not the worst thing connecting with fears. Irrational fear is often called a phobia. It makes a person experience fear in its hardest form without any actual reason for it. It can be fear of heights, insects, darkness or even silence. Countless number of phobias was registered by this day and their number is constantly increasing. Basically, phobia is a disease and to cure it you should visit a doctor. Thus, our fears have a negative impact on our health.

But lots of people love fear, as it gives them an enormous amount of adrenaline, which could be quite addictive. And nowadays there could be found different places to experience fear and get that needed amount of adrenaline without actually getting hurt. The most popular way is probably attraction parks, where beside adrenaline one can also have lots of fun. Also there are such things as racing tracks – there is truly no better thing for adrenaline and fear than speed! Thus, on the other hand; fear gives unforgettable feelings and emotions that are good for our health.

Finally, fear is our most important survival instinct that doesn’t allow us to accidentally hurt ourselves or get involved in a potentially dangerous situation. Even though most people associate fear with something bad and depressing, I believe, that it has pros and cons as everything in our live.