Phobos

Phobos is excessive or irrational fear based on false judgments about what can truly harm us. While appropriate caution is valuable, phobos represents fear that is disproportionate to actual danger or fear of things that cannot actually hurt our essential well-being. The Stoic learns to distinguish between reasonable precaution and destructive anxiety, maintaining courage while exercising appropriate care. Overcoming phobos doesn't mean becoming reckless but becoming free from fears that limit our potential and disturb our peace.