Fear fright

Terrified

Also known as petrified

Strength 4 of 4

Fear at its fullest, gripping body and mind together when a threat feels overwhelming and there may be no way out of it.

In the body

  • Blood draining from the face
  • Uncontrollable shaking
  • A cold sweat
  • A scream caught in the throat

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

SafetyShelterSupport

Softer and stronger

  1. Afraid
  2. Alarmed
  3. Frozen
  4. Terrified

Often confused with

Panicked

Terrified is fear at its peak in the face of a threat; panicked is fear that has swamped thinking, so action turns frantic or scattered.