I would never say that fear is your worst enemy... fear is probably your greatest allie for fear will save your life. Fear is a natural animal instinct, a warning of pending threat or danger and the bodies way of preparing to handle such a situation.
There are a few good books , again Geoff Thompson, springs to mind as an author who has thoroughly covered this topic.
Just remember that when confronted with a conflict situation your body responds. eg, your hands get sweaty, your heart beats faster , you get tunnel vision. Now iit maybe that you are recognising this as "falling to bits", but why not recognise it as being prepared for action, that you are in control. Your hearts beating faster to pump blood to those muscle your going to be using, your vision is tunneled to soley concentrate on the threat at hand,, you are warming up ready for action.
As poom rightly said EXPERIENCE ! Because the way to over come fear is to confront it, face your fears and become stronger.
Have to agree punching yourself will achieve very little, except a visit from the men in white coats!
All the best M8
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