The answer to abnormal fear!
if you find yourself beset to abnormal fear, you must strive to move mentally to the opposite. if you remain at the extreme of fear, you will suffer stagnation plus mental and physical deterioration. when fear arises, one of the basic laws of subconscious mind immediately brings with it a desire for something opposite to the thing feared.place your attention on the thing immediately desired. get absorbed and engrossed in your desire. know that the subjective always overturns the objective. this attitude will give you confidence and lift your spirits. the infinite power of your subconscious mind is moving on your behalf. it cannot fail. therefore peace and assurance are yours.
source: The power of your subconscious mind.