Why do we fear things that aren't going to kill us or lead to any physical pain?

I get super scared when talking in front of an audience. My fear is of messing up, but really the worst that can happen is that I get embarrassed for a little while. 🤷 I don't know why social things frighten me.

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Flenflyys · 31-35, F Best Comment

I read a book on this. Because humans are such a social species we are constantly around others and there is a certain danger in some social behaviours. A lot of social fears have a rational base but may be exaggerated because human hormone regulation is, of course, not perfect. So our imperfect biology may lead to an overactive response to a seemingly harmless situation.

LyricalOne · F

Because shame and humiliation can feel worse than physical pain.

SW-User

i'm never going to be eaten by an angler fish but that hasn't stopped me

jeancolby · 31-35, F

I sometimes fear losing one of my wrestling/fights now and then.

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