Prof. Salman Akhtar, the world-renowned psychiatrist, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia (USA), speaks on the difference between Fear and Phobia. He discusses various stages of fear, counter-fear and courage in the 4th episode of Cineink podcast series on mental health, Neend Kyun Raat Bhar Nahin Aati, in conversation with broadcaster Pervaiz Alam.
Following Urdu couplets come up for illustration:
Adil Mansuri
Raat Bhar Jaagta Raha Ehsaas
Khoon Mein Khauf Ke Guzarne Ka
Jan Nisar Akhtar
Na Jaane Waqt Ki Raftaar Kya Dikhaati Hai
Kabhi Kabhi Tau Bada Khauf Sa Lage Hai Mujhe
Salman Akhtar
Jaane Kis Khauf Ne Taa Umr Musafir Rakkha
Go Koi Harj Na Tha Laut Ke Ghar Jaane Mein