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When some scary thing happens, our minds can easily become mesmerized with scenarios that would make us panic. We are all familiar with the term "paralysis by analysis". This is where we are paralyzed by the fear of making a wrong choice by not acting at all. Instead, people go into a state of inaction, refusing to take action even when they should, until the problem gets resolved or they are no longer panicked.
Source: Master Of Stupidity
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