Prof. Domschke, you are a psychiatrist, do research on anxiety disorders and therefore have a professional view of anxiety. Are you free from fears?

Anything but that. And that’s a good thing. It is important to understand that fear is perfectly normal. It is a basic emotion that is part of being human and life. It serves as a warner and protects us from danger. Nobody has to be afraid of fear.

What scares you?

Things that probably concern a lot of people. The thought of losing family members or friends terrifies me. I am also following the current wars and conflicts with concern. And I have to say that I don’t particularly like flying by plane.

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