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Danger Quote by Cammie McGovern

“This feeling will pass. The fear is real but the danger is not.” quote by Cammie McGovern
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““This feeling will pass. The fear is real but the danger is not.””

Cammie McGovern

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on Mental Health, 2022

Temporary emotions fade; fear may feel intense, but the actual threat is often minimal.

In simple terms: Feelings pass, danger may be imagined.

Key Takeaway

Recognize fear, assess real risk.

Themes

mental health fear perception

Mood

anxious reassuring

Type

advice psychology

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • public speaking
  • health anxiety

Key Concepts

cognitive bias emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you differentiate real threats from imagined ones?
  • What strategies calm intense fear?
A Different Perspective

Fear can be disproportionate to actual danger.

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