The Reactionary Gap

Fear provides information, It signals the possibility of danger, It is a basic reaction that prepares us to protect ourselves by fighting or running away -the 'fight or flight' reflex.

Fear of what might happen makes us anxious, The anxiety can make us feel and appear vulnerable or it can have the opposite effect of winding us up, so that we act aggressively without thought, Both reactions are more likely to result in us becoming a victim, Fear is natural; fear is not weakness. We can use fear as a safety mechanism; it is a natural danger signal.

The most important function of fear is that it is information for us to use. This very basic reaction has enabled us to survive for thousands of years by preparing to run away or fight, Depending on the severity of situations, flight should always be the preferred and safer option when it comes to physical attack, If flight is not an option then compliance might be the safer option, Property is not worth fighting over!

Managing Conflict

Can you cope? If not leave and seek help. If you are staying, you need to control and diffuse the situation which means calming the situation and moving forward to a solution,