Fear.
          Fear is like a cold fog that holds to your heart, squeezing it in its grasp. Fear is like a sudden form of paralysis, it freezes your limbs and wipes all rational thought from your mind. Your breath comes quicker, your heart beats faster, and you want to run away but it wont let you go. You are powerless to it. It controls you.
          Fear is also like a slow-moving poison. Over a span of time it can grow into a monster, crippling your mind and your way of thinking. It can affect the choices you make, and you become powerless to it again. Fighting it is a tough battle, because Fear is a fierce enemy. Fear fights hard and relentlessly, but you can overcome Fear. It takes dedication and time, perseverance and an iron will to fight it. Sometimes you cannot fight Fear alone. Others can help you win your battle, but cannot win it for you.
          Do not Fear. Believe that you can win, and it will only be a matter of time before you will overcome Fear. You will not be fearless, but you will understand your Fear, and you will be able to banish Fear from your heart.

~Apple