ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the essential parts played by each of five of the seven systems in the instinctive restorative process whereby a self sustains its wellbeing. A system for giving care is owned by a self who does not give care to itself, save through the activities of the internal and external supportive/unsupportive systems. The attachment/careseeking system infiltrated by the behaviour of the fear system can maintain a person functioning, apparently well but defensively, for years but with underlying distress and unhappiness, and serious difficulties in sustaining affectional relationships. Moving the defensive fear system described by J. LeDoux into the paradigm of attachment and interest sharing meant that Heard and Lake had to work out how the two very different, pre-programmed systems for handling the sense of danger may affect a person. Fear is usually felt, which is increased should the light be poor, or the listener is alone or is under stress for any reason.
